During pregnancy, it’s common for sex drive to be different from before. It’s natural to feel frustrated if your sexual relationship changes during pregnancy. Focus on strengthening your relationship through talking, being intimate in other ways and spending time together.

Sex during pregnancy can feel different from how it felt before. If your pregnancy is going smoothly, it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy.

Relationships often change when partners become parents. Keep your relationship healthy by listening, talking, accepting, managing conflict and making time for each other.

A healthy work-life balance is good for your children, your family relationships and you. You can also talk to your employer about family-friendly work arrangements.

Your knowledge and support will help your partner learn to breastfeed.

Your baby is ready to bond with you from birth. You can bond through touch, talking, playing and daily care. You can look after your partner and relationship by being positive and supportive.

During pregnancy, it’s good for you and your pregnant partner to plan for the time after birth. In the first hour after birth, skin-to-skin contact is very important for your baby. You can help with this.

Smoking or vaping around your pregnant partner can harm your unborn baby. Pregnancy is a great time to quit smoking or vaping.

It’s safest for you to limit or quit alcohol and other drugs when your partner is pregnant. If your partner uses alcohol or drugs while pregnant, it can harm the unborn baby. If you quit, it can help your partner quit too.

If your partner is pregnant or has just given birth, watch for signs of antenatal or postnatal depression. Signs of antenatal and postnatal depression include emotional, thinking, behaviour or physical changes that last longer than 2 weeks. If your partner gets early professional help for antenatal or postnatal depression, it can mean a quicker recovery.