Family Building · Pregnancy & Parenthood
Preparing your relationship & home for a new life
Pregnancy is a profound threshold. The most vital environment your baby will grow up in isn't a nursery. It is the emotional climate of your home and the strength of your partnership.
For pregnant & expecting couples
The same care for your relationship as for the nursery
As you navigate the physical changes, medical appointments, and growing excitement of expecting a baby, it is easy to focus all your energy on prepping the nursery and buying newborn gear.
This program is a dedicated space to accompany you through pregnancy and the fourth trimester. Together, we make sure that as your body prepares to bring new life into the world, your relationship receives the exact same intention, emotional care, and practical preparation.
Grounded in research
The Gottman blueprint
Source: research by Drs. John & Julie Gottman, The Gottman Institute
Drawing from over four decades of research by Dr. John and Julie Gottman and The Gottman Institute, we know that 67% of couples experience a significant drop in relationship satisfaction within the first three years after having a baby.
The physical demands of pregnancy, labor recovery, sleep deprivation, and shifting identities can leave even the strongest couples feeling exhausted, disconnected, or unappreciated. Moms often carry a heavy physical and mental load, while partners can feel unsure of how best to offer support or step into co-parenting confidence.
Our coaching acts as a proactive safeguard for your partnership. By learning the tools used by the “Masters” of relationship transitions, the 33% of couples who stay deeply connected and grow even closer, you learn how to protect your intimacy, align your parenting styles, and significantly reduce the risk of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Program outcomes
What you will build together
A connected, empowered birth & postpartum experience
- A Calming Birth Vision: Prepare emotionally and practically for labor, ensuring both partners feel grounded, informed, and deeply connected throughout the birth process.
- Active Co-Parenting Roles: Define clear, supportive roles during labor and early recovery so the birthing parent feels deeply held and the partner feels confident and engaged.
- Harnessing Biological Attachment: Understand the incredible hormonal and physiological mechanisms that facilitate immediate bonding, and create a plan to honor them in those first magical hours.
Protecting your partnership & intimacy
- Defending Against Post-Baby Burnout: Gain a practical roadmap for maintaining affection, warmth, and emotional closeness when sleep is low and demands are high.
- Smooth Communication Loops: Learn simple, daily habits to express needs gently and resolve predictable postpartum friction before it turns into resentment.
- Co-Regulating Under Stress: Discover how to soothe one another's nervous systems during the high-stress moments of early parenting.
- Know Each Other More Deeply: Utilizing the iEQ9 couples assessment, understand what truly drives your partner, so empathy replaces frustration and you grow into a stronger parenting team.
Reading your baby & parent confidence
- Decoding Infant Biology: Learn to read your newborn’s subtle cues for hunger, tiredness, and overstimulation so you can comfort your baby with ease and confidence.
- Building a Safe Environment: Understand how sensitive, responsive care builds a secure attachment, soothing your baby's nervous system naturally.
- Laying the Groundwork for Life: Science shows that responding sensitively to early infant cues creates the foundation for confident, curious, and resilient children.
Program formats
Accompanied residency pathways
We offer two flexible program options to support you through pregnancy and into the early months of parenting.
| Detail | Option AThe 6-Month Accompanied Residency | Option BThe 3-Month Accelerated Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 20 comprehensive sessions spread over 6 months | Intensive 3-month accompanied program |
| Pacing | 75 minutes per session | 2.5 hours per session, held weekly or bi-weekly |
| Investment | $240 per session$4,800 for the full 20-session residency | $450 per sessionAbout $2,700 bi-weekly (6 sessions) or $5,400 weekly (12 sessions) |
| Best for | Couples who want steady, continuous guidance throughout their second or third trimester and straight into the fourth trimester. | Couples who are further along in pregnancy or want deep-dive preparation to build their roadmap on an accelerated timeline. |
All prices in US dollars. Sessions are held online.
Which one is right for me?
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Bringing a child into the world through your body is a magnificent journey. Let’s ensure you step across this threshold feeling supported, confident, and deeply connected as a team.