Bringing a new baby home is very exciting but usually a lot of stress comes along with your joy. In your relationship it’s important to figure out how to navigate through these new waters together, to feel like partners and know that you will be there for each other throughout this experience.

I am currently expecting baby number three. You’d think having been through this before many of the concerns the first time around would no longer be there. Not so much, I still have most of the same concerns and many new stressors have arrived. Communicating with my husband and knowing he will be there to walk through all of the newness with me relieves my nerves and helps me feel closer to him.

Below are 6 tips to keep your relationship strong despite the stress and nervousness you will both be feeling as your due date draws nearer.…read more