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June 10, 2025 20 mins

You knew having a baby would change everything—but no one warned you it might change how you relate to everyone, too.

In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Nichelle Haynes explores how motherhood transforms your relationships: with your partner, your friends, your parents, and even yourself.

Backed by research (like why 66% of couples report lower satisfaction after baby), this conversation is honest, validating, and full of insights that will help you understand the invisible weight many moms carry. Whether you're feeling disconnected from your partner, hurt by a drifting friendship, or wondering where the old you went—this is the episode that puts words to what you’ve been feeling.

💬 Topics include:

  • What research says about romantic relationship strain postpartum
  • Grief around friendships that no longer fit
  • How parenting changes your view of your own parents
  • Why identity loss is real (and what to do about it)
  • A journaling prompt + powerful affirmation

This isn’t just about “fixing” relationships—it’s about recognizing the deep shift happening in you, and learning to move through it with intention.

📲 If this speaks to you, share it with a friend. You don’t have to go through these changes alone.

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