Perinatal · Couples
Partner Perinatal Support Worksheet
Postpartum is a family event
Partner mental health matters — both because up to 10% of partners experience PPD themselves, and because partner support is one of the strongest predictors of the birthing person's recovery.
What we're each carrying
Physical load, mental load, work load, emotional load — named honestly
The invisible work of the postpartum
Feeds tracked, appointments, medications, laundry loads, night wakings, groceries — who's actually doing what
One protected practice each week for each partner
How we're checking in on the non-birthing partner too
Postpartum is a family event
The system that recovers together recovers faster. Neither partner's needs disappear because a baby arrived.