{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"REPLAY: EBB 118 - How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin","description":"    In one of the most popular podcast episodes ever published by Evidence Based Birth\u00ae, Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, to discuss ways to make the transition to postpartum smoother, healthier, and more joyful for families. Together, they unpack why two-thirds of couples report a drop in relationship satisfaction after childbirth, what factors contribute to emotional struggles in the postpartum period, and how social media myths can set parents up for disappointment. Through relatable stories and evidence-based strategies, Dr. Berlin explains why preparation during pregnancy matters and shares guidance on protecting mental health, building support, and keeping relationships strong.          (06:21) Parenting Expectations vs Reality (10:04) Perinatal Anxiety and Identity Struggles (13:33) Strengthening Bonds Before Parenthood (15:22) Parenting Lessons: The Humbling &quot;Baby Vortex&quot; (19:15) Postpartum Challenges and Parental Leave (23:08) Postpartum Doula Support Research Needed (25:47) Creative &quot;Date Moment&quot; Ideas for Couples     &amp;nbsp;  Resources  Follow Dr. Alyssa Berlin on Instagram: @dralyssaberlin Learn about the AfterBirth Plan Workshop&amp;nbsp;here. Connect with the&amp;nbsp;Berlin Wellness Group. EBB 85 \u2013 The power of a well-planned birth \u2013 of twins!   &amp;nbsp;  For more information about Evidence Based Birth\u00ae and a crash course on evidence based care, visit&amp;nbsp;www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on&amp;nbsp;Instagram&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an&amp;nbsp;EBB Podcast Listening Guide&amp;nbsp;or read Dr. Dekker's book,&amp;nbsp;&quot;Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!&quot;&amp;nbsp;If you want to get involved at EBB, join our&amp;nbsp;Professional membership&amp;nbsp;(scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB&amp;nbsp;Instructor program. Find an&amp;nbsp;EBB Instructor&amp;nbsp;here, and click&amp;nbsp;here&amp;nbsp;to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.  ","author_name":"Evidence Based Birth\u00ae","author_url":"http:\/\/evidencebasedbirth.libsyn.com\/webpage","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39972335\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198208025"}