REPLAY: EBB 118 - How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin

REPLAY: EBB 118 - How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin

In one of the most popular podcast episodes ever published by Evidence Based Birth®, Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, to discuss ways to make the transition to postpartum smoother, healthier, and more joyful for families.

Together, they unpack why two-thirds of couples report a drop in relationship satisfaction after childbirth, what factors contribute to emotional struggles in the postpartum period, and how social media myths can set parents up for disappointment.

Through relatable stories and evidence-based strategies, Dr. Berlin explains why preparation during pregnancy matters and shares guidance on protecting mental health, building support, and keeping relationships strong.

(06:21) Parenting Expectations vs Reality

(10:04) Perinatal Anxiety and Identity Struggles

(13:33) Strengthening Bonds Before Parenthood

(15:22) Parenting Lessons: The Humbling "Baby Vortex"

(19:15) Postpartum Challenges and Parental Leave

(23:08) Postpartum Doula Support Research Needed

(25:47) Creative "Date Moment" Ideas for Couples

Resources

Follow Dr. Alyssa Berlin on Instagram: @dralyssaberlin

Learn about the AfterBirth Plan Workshop here.

Connect with the Berlin Wellness Group.

EBB 85 – The power of a well-planned birth – of twins!

For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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REPLAY: EBB 206 - Evidence on Perineal Tears and the Importance of Avoiding Episiotomy with EBB Founder, Dr. Rebecca Dekker

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EBB 356 - NICU-Informed Doulas: What Are They, And How Can They Change the NICU narrative? with Mary Farrelly, RN, Doula, and Founder of the NICU Translator

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EBB 355 - How Art Can Bring Joy, Peace, and Celebration to Birth and Parenting Experiences with Lauren J. Turner, Artist, Doula, and Founder of Birth Nerds

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EBB 354 - When Your OB Says "I Don't Know How to Support Upright Birth!" with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate Camilla Costa Goetz

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EBB 353 - Mini Q & A on Induction for IVF, Peanut Balls, and D-MER

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