Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh
Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 146: Rediscovering Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh
Becoming a parent changes a lot – including how we connect with our partners. On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, I’m joined by my co-host Esther Gallagher as well as special guest Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a pioneer in perinatal mental health, to talk about what intimacy really looks like after a baby arrives.
Intimacy after baby
We’re not just talking about sex. We’re exploring how to rebuild emotional closeness, manage the unexpected changes in your relationship, and reconnect with yourself and your partner with compassion and confidence.
About Dr Shosh
After two life-threatening bouts of postpartum illness, Dr. Shoshana Bennett helped pioneer the field of maternal mental health in the U.S. She founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987, became president of California’s state organization Postpartum Health Alliance, and then served as President of Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Shosh is the author of Children of the Depressed,Postpartum Depression for Dummies, Pregnant on Prozac, and is co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety.
She created the first app for postpartum depression, and is an executive producer of the documentary, Dark Side of The Full Moon. Dr. Shosh co-founded the Parental Action Institute, and as a perinatal psychologist she has helped over 20,000 new moms and dads around the world through private consultations, conferences, webinars, and support groups.
“Dating your partner after baby is essential. No kids, no business talk, just time to remember you’re lovers”
— Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D.
Full Show Notes
1. Rediscovering intimacy after baby — 00:00:04
2. Dr. Shosh’s postpartum journey and advocacy — 00:04:44
3. Normal baby blues vs. disorder signs — 00:19:06
4. Partners’ mental health and support needs — 00:27:09
5. Building everyday intimacy beyond sex — 00:28:58
6. Practical reconnection habits at home — 00:32:04
7. Sex after birth: mindsets and myths — 00:45:38
8. Scheduling romance and creative connection — 00:51:12
9. Date-night rules to rekindle bonding — 00:59:16
10. Where to find Dr. Shosh’s resources — 01:02:54
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