Parenting & Relationship Support
Have you ever asked:
"Why do we fight so much after having a baby?" "Why doesn't my partner understand what I need?" "Why do I feel so resentful towards my partner?" "Why do things feel so unfair after having my baby?" "Why do I feel touched out all the time?" "Where did our intimacy go?" "Why do we feel like roommates instead of partners?" "How do I stop carrying the mental load alone?" "Different parenting styles - how do we handle this?" "Single mom burnout - am I alone in feeling depleted?" "How do I co-parent when I can barely stay civil?" "Why am I yelling at my kids more than I want to?" "Am I failing my kids?"
You're not alone. And nothing is wrong with you. The transition to parenthood is one of the biggest relationship challenges couples face. Research shows that a majority of couples report decreased relationship satisfaction in the first year after having a baby. Becoming a parent changes literally everything - your identity, your relationship, priorities, how you spend your time, your sense of self, and much more. That is A LOT to adjust to overnight. The transition is hard, and most people don't talk about just how hard.
You're not supposed to have all the answers. You are not supposed to navigate this alone. You don't have to keep pretending everything is fine when it's not. And you definitely don't have to sacrifice your relationship or your sanity in the process.
At Genesis, we help parents and couples navigate the messy reality of raising kids while staying connected to each other and themselves. Whether you need tools for managing big emotions (yours and/or your child's), want to rebuild intimacy and trust in your partnership, or just need someone who gets how overwhelming this stage of life can be - we're here.
Parenting is hard. Let's make it a little easier together.
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Common challenges after baby:
Research shows that 60% of marriages experience serious strain after a child is born, with relationship satisfaction declining by 40-70% in the first year postpartum. The top trigger isn't infidelity or finances - it's a misunderstanding of what postpartum does to a woman's body and mind.
Partners often feel more like roommates than lovers. Intimacy becomes difficult or nonexistent -physically, emotionally, or both. One partner may not understand why the other is so exhausted, touched out, or emotionally distant, while the other feels unseen and unsupported. Resentment can build with unequal labor, criticism, or feeling shut out. Hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, physical healing, feeding demands, and the overwhelming mental load of newborn care all impact mood, energy, and desire for connection. When partners underestimate these changes or don't know how to support them, the relationship suffers.
How therapy can help:
Couple's therapy during the perinatal period helps you understand what's really happening - physically, hormonally, and emotionally - so you can approach challenges with empathy instead of blame. We help you communicate openly about needs, share responsibilities more equitably, and rebuild intimacy at a pace that honors where you both are. You'll gain tools for managing conflict, preventing resentment, and approaching parenthood as a partnership rather than a solo responsibility. With awareness, compassion, and proactive support, you can navigate postpartum challenges while maintaining connection, respect, and a stronger foundation for your growing family. Let's give your kids the model of relationships they deserve.