Embracing Change: Intimacy During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health, Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.4 • 978 Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

**Join us on Friday, November 15th at 11 AM MT for a FREE Facebook Live on Sexuality After Trauma | Click HERE to Reserve Your Spot!** In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Jen Banks and Sarah Ziroll of The Best Birth Podcast to discuss the impact that pregnancy and postpartum can have on sexual desire and intimacy. This period of intense emotional and physical transition can often be challenging, but Dr. Finlayson-Fife teaches how with self-regulation, compassion, and understanding couples can actually use this period as an opportunity to grow closer together. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: * The importance of self-compassion * What resentment is trying to teach us * Body image during pregnancy You can watch the recording of this conversation on our YouTube channel HERE.

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0:00.0	A lot of times we make choices in our lives and then we resent the very choices we've made.
0:06.9	I have a baby. Now I'm going to resent that baby for needing things. We may come by that
0:12.9	instinct honestly, but it requires really pushing ourselves and saying, no, I chose to have a baby.
0:19.1	This baby didn't come impose himself or herself on me. And, you know, I chose to have a baby. This baby didn't come impose himself or herself on me.
0:22.9	And, you know, I chose to have a teenager by having a baby.
0:26.4	Okay, like that is to say, even when they're difficult, even when it's hard,
0:31.0	I have a responsibility to them, not the other way around.
0:42.5	Music the other way around. Welcome to Conversations with Dr. Jennifer, a collection of interviews on the topics of
0:47.8	relationships, sexuality, spirituality, and more, all featuring Dr. Finlayson-Fife.
1:02.0	Hey, everyone. I want to invite you to join me live this Friday, November 15th at 11 a.m. Mountain Time for a Q&A session about the impact of past trauma on sexuality.
1:08.0	And this is a topic that comes up often in my live events. How do you help someone
1:15.6	that you're married to that's had trauma? How do you help yourself if you've had trauma?
1:20.9	So we will be taking people's questions that have been submitted to the Facebook page and I'll take some of those questions
1:28.7	up. So I look forward to seeing you all on Friday. Just click on the link in the show notes
1:35.0	to reserve your spot for this important discussion. Thanks, everyone. It's the Best Birth
1:42.8	Podcast where we interview experts that elevate you as you prepare your heart and mind to have the best birth.
1:49.8	Each episode will interview professionals so you are prepared for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
1:55.4	Our experts will build your confidence and empower you to trust your intuition throughout your pregnancy.
2:01.0	This audio is taken from videos on YouTube.
2:03.8	Watch the entire episode on YouTube at Birth Made Mindful.
2:07.6	You're listening to The Best Birth Podcast.
2:10.4	Today we're here with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a relationship and sexuality coach,
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