Postpartum Series: What should my partner's role be now that we have a baby?

Are you ready for the impact having a baby will have on your relationships?

From intimacy with your partner postpartum to gender-based violence warning signs and surviving motherhood as a single mum, we are here to help. Dr Mpume Zenda doesn’t hold back in this episode of The Health Wrap podcast powered by Mediclinic Baby so that you can be fully equipped for your journey of motherhood. It really does take a village to raise a child. 

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Some golden nuggets: 

[00:04:35] - [00:06:06] How important the role of the partner is when having a baby.

[00:06:35] - [00:08:44] Common relationship challenges couples face when having a baby. 

[00:08:55] - [00:13:36] Warning signs new mothers should look out to avoid gender-based violence. 

[00:13:37] - [00:17:30] How to encourage bonding between partners and with the baby. 

[00:17:54] - [00:19:31] Does the partner's role shift when something unexpected happens to the baby? 

[00:20:15] - [00:24:06] How soon after the birth is sexual intercourse advised? 

[00:28:04] - [00:32:33] Breastfeeding and its impact on sexuality. 

[00:32:57] - [00:35:16] Single moms survival tips.