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The demands of a new baby can test a couple’s relationship like nothing else! When we factor in sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, depression and anxiety, and different personali ties, life with a newborn can feel a bit CRAZY.Couples tend to misinterpret this rough patch as a sign that something is wrong with the relationship, but when couples take steps toward open communication and safeguard their relationship, they can face everything new parenthood throws at them together.From the team behind the bestselling Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts comes this guidebook of short essays, comics, and quick journal prompts about the stressful newborn stage, the struggles that so many new parents face, and the skills you need to tap into your strength as a couple.With warmth, honesty, and decades of clinical experience, renowned maternal mental health expert Karen Kleiman helps new parents understand why tension, miscommunication, resentment, and emotional distance often emerge after a baby arrives—and what they can do to reconnect. Show more