KNOWLEDGE BASE Changes for the couple transition to parenthood :
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18 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of BIRTH & PARENT EDUCATION u ISSUE 1 2013 T here are a number of major changes new parents encounter with the birth of their first baby that can contribute to a decline in relationship satisfaction. These include dealing with the demands of a new baby and associated fatigue, increased conflict and decline in couple-focused communication, an increase in traditional gender roles and imbalance in domestic chores, decreased time together as a couple and changes in sexual intimacy. However, not all couples experience relationship declines during this time. This article will discuss some of the risk and protective factors associated with changes in relationship satisfaction following the birth of a first child. Such understanding highlights ways practitioners can help strengthen relationships as couples become parents.
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