Advice For Couples Entering Postpartum
The postpartum season is one of the most beautiful—and most stretching—times in your life as a couple. You’re learning how to care for a brand new little person while also figuring out how to care for each other in a whole new way. Here are some gentle, grace-filled reminders as you walk this road hand-in-hand:
Start with Prayer and Time with the Holy Spirit
Before anything else, quiet your hearts. This new chapter will reveal how much you need God and how much you need each other. Praying together and spending time with the Holy Spirit helps ground you, calm anxious thoughts, and bring peace into your home. When you feel yourself unraveling, start here.
Nourish Your Body to Care for Your Mind
Postpartum recovery isn’t just about rest—it’s also about what you’re feeding your body. Balanced, nutrient-dense meals (especially those rich in protein, iron, and healthy fats) can help balance hormones and support mood regulation. Set up a meal train or stock your freezer before baby arrives—or set up a meal delivery service like Restorative Roots (use code CHOOSEJOY to get $20 off your first order of $200+).
Consider Placenta Encapsulation
Though it’s not for everyone, many moms report that placenta encapsulation helped them with energy levels, milk supply, and even prevented symptoms of postpartum depression. If it’s something you’re curious about, talk to a trusted provider and decide if it’s a good fit for you.
Prioritize Sleep (Yes, Really)
Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired—it makes everything harder. Emotions feel bigger, patience runs thinner, and connection can suffer. Take naps when you can. Trade off overnight shifts. If it’s within your budget, hiring a night nurse can be a game-changer. Sleep allows you to show up as your best self—for your baby and each other.
Plan & Delegate Ahead of Time
Before baby arrives, sit down together and talk through who will do what. Who handles meals? Who’s communicating with family? Who gets up when baby cries? Clear communication and shared expectations can prevent resentment before it even starts. And don’t be afraid to outsource—laundry, dishes, and errands can wait or be handed off.
Give Each Other Grace (Over and Over Again)
Neither of you have done this before—not with this baby, this body, or this version of life. You will both mess up. You will both be tired and snappy and unsure. But you’re on the same team. Keep choosing grace, keep apologizing, and keep cheering each other on.
don’t forget to kiss
This may sound small, but it matters. Physical touch, even something as simple as a six-second kiss, helps remind your brain that you’re connected, safe, and loved. It can be awkward at first, especially in the chaos of spit-up and sleeplessness, but let it be a rhythm you return to—just like prayer and grace.
Postpartum is not a test—it’s a transition.
And like all transitions, it comes with growing pains, but also so much beauty. May this season grow your faith, deepen your love, and remind you that joy doesn’t come from having it all together—but from walking through it together.
If you ever need support, whether it’s an overnight nurse, postpartum care tips, or just someone to remind you you’re not alone—we’re here for you.
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