#102: Reconnecting With Your Partner And Finding Purpose After Baby with Catherine O'Brien

March 24, 2022

Welcome back to the New Mom Boss Podcast! 

Preparing your relationship before a new baby arrives is essential for couples, and yet it’s one of the things that most first-time parents don’t even think about while they’re expecting. 

In this episode, Catherine O’Brien shares with us her best tips for couples on how they can strengthen their relationship before, during, and after bringing their baby home.

Catherine is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Happy With Baby, which she created in order for new parents to discover the advice she wishes she could have had as a parent.

Together, we discuss her background in starting Happy With Baby, how couples can work to reconnect with each other, as well as what it means for new moms to find their lost sense of self postpartum. There are also some bonus topics that came up along the way that I definitely want you to hear!

 Some big takeaways are:

1. It’s not a competition; it’s about partnering together to support one another. 
2. Before baby, talk about what you want; after baby, talk about what you need.
3. Find what works for your family, but don’t forget to remain flexible!

I loved this conversation! We touch on some things that aren’t being talked about enough and so I’m super grateful to Catherine for keeping the discussion going and the work that she’s doing to educate others. Take a listen!

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Helpful Resources

• Catherine’s Website: https://happywithbaby.com/
  
  
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Guest Bio

Catherine O’Brien is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of HappyWithBaby.com. She created Happy With Baby in order for new parents to discover the advice she wishes she could have had as a parent.

Catherine lives in Sacramento, California, where she enjoys paddle boarding and rowing with her husband and two kids.