Pregnancy and Changes in a Couple's Relationship

Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your partner. You can expect a natural shift in roles as well as attention to and expectations of each other.
 
Pregnancy causes significant changes to a couple's relationship and impacts their lifestyle both inside and outside the home. There is a great shift in how new parents see themselves and function in society. Numerous issues may arise and need to be negotiated between them in order to keep their relationship strong and healthy.
 
For many couples, pregnancy is an exciting time of change. Along with change, though, can come stress and new challenges. Many couples find that pregnancy poses new financial and emotional concerns that they hadn't anticipated.