"Not surprisingly, up to 70% of couples experience profound stress, conflict and a decline in marital satisfaction during this time - all of which affect baby’s care. Given the increased interpersonal, social and economic pressure they experience, it is important to support caregivers in their transition to parenthood." The Gottman Relationship Institute.
"The transition to parenthood while an enormous blessing can be filled with many stressors for the mother and family. Counseling programs such as those offered by Urban Balance can be of tremendous value in preparing couples for this life transition ." Edward T. Lee, MD OB-GYN
| Pre & Post Baby Couples Counseling |
“2 out of 3 couples experience a serious decline in the happiness of the relationship in the three years after the first baby arrives.”-Dr. John GottmanEvery level of a couple’s relationship is impacted by the arrival of a baby. The stress and lifestyle changes that pregnancy and a baby bring can often cause strain on the parents’ relationship even at a time that many anticipate to be a joyous and wondrous life transition. According to The Gottman Relationship Institute ( a renowned research and training facility for marital therapy), two-thirds of couples experience a serious decline in their happiness during the first three years of a child’s life.  Common problems couples experience during this life transition include:
 Urban Balance can reduce the stress and make this transition positive for the whole family by addressing the following: Pre-Baby •Facilitating effective communication around important decisions about the baby •Pre-natal support and resources for both parents-to-be •Creating a financial plan for pregnancy and parenthood •Establishing a plan for household division-of-labor for after the arrival •Assessing support network and exploring boundary issues with friends and family •Preparing for labor and delivery emotionally and relationally Post Baby •Exploring emotional and relational impact of labor and delivery •Dealing with sleep deprivation and caring for the baby •Assessing for post-partum depression •Managing stress, practicing self-care and accessing support •Exploring the relational change from two to three •Improving communication and conflict resolution skills UB’s Pre & Post Baby Couples Counseling can: •Prevent relationship meltdown •Prevent or reduce post-partum depression •Strengthen your relationship and family  Individual Couple Format: Six 50-minute therapy session for the expecting couple. The couple participates in 3 sessions before the baby and 3 after the arrival. $125 per session or $500 for package of six sessions. Your insurance or EAP may cover some portion of the sessions and sliding fee services are available based on eligibility. Group Format: One workshop before the baby and one after from 9-12 on Saturdays. $300 per couple for both workshops--sliding fee available based on eligibility. Please call Urban Balance at 888 726-7170 for more information or to enroll, or email UB here. |