Ep: 078: New Dad Survival Guide: Postpartum, Intimacy, and Staying Connected After A Baby

Becoming a dad is one thing. Navigating the postpartum season without your marriage getting strained is another.

In this Dad Nation Podcast episode, Mitchell interviews Sarah Trott (host of the Fourth Trimester Podcast) about what new parents face after baby arrives — the emotional shifts, the identity changes, the pressure on intimacy, and the biggest misunderstandings men have about postpartum.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How to talk about intimacy after baby without entitlement or pressure

✅ The most common dad pitfalls

✅ How to plan for postpartum emotionally + relationally

✅ What “presence” looks like for busy, career-driven men

✅ Why dads must learn warning signs of postpartum depression/anxiety

✅ Simple connection rebuilders: proactive help, eye contact, touch, and reducing the mental load

SARAH'S LINKS:

FREE GIFT: Customizable Fourth Trimester Guide (useful for parents to be and their supporters):https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/

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