Happy parents equals happy babies. The health of a couple?s relationship is vital to the wellbeing of the entire family.
With Valentine?s Day coming up, relationships are in the spotlight and new parents may feel the pressure to revitalise their love lives, even though they are still faced with the sleepless nights, physical aches and pains and low energy levels of having a newborn around (and possibly one or two other tots).
The Pampers Village Parenting Panel ? a panel of experts in pregnancy, childbirth and childcare ? have come together to look at the issues of this challenging time and to offer support to new mums and dads.
The months after giving birth can be a daunting time for couples as they adapt to becoming a mother or father. As parents, men and women begin to see themselves and their partners in a new light. They also embark on a new love affair with their little ones, and focus more of their emotional energy on bonding with their child. As a result of these changes, which are often exacerbated by mums? worries over pregnancy-related bodily changes, intimacy between mum and dad can take a knock.
Once this has happened, it is often difficult for couples to get back on track. It is therefore vital that couples prioritise intimacy in the months after birth, even though it may not seem like the most pressing issue at the time.
The Pampers Village Parenting Panel has brought together top psychologist Maggie Redshaw, leading relationship expert Denise Knowles and real mum Asha Gunn to provide advice to on how to develop an even stronger bond with your partner once baby is born.
