REPLAY: EBB 118 - How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin
Evidence Based Birth®
Rebecca Dekker
4.3 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 4 February 2026
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
(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 "Baby Vortex"
(19:15) Postpartum Challenges and Parental Leave
(23:08) Postpartum Doula Support Research Needed
(25:47) Creative "Date Moment" Ideas for Couples
Follow Dr. Alyssa Berlin on Instagram: @dralyssaberlin
Learn about the AfterBirth Plan Workshop here.
Connect with the Berlin Wellness Group.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi everyone. On today's podcast, we're going to talk with Dr. Alyssa Berlin about how to have an easier |
| 0:06.2 | transition to postpartum. Welcome to the evidence-based birth podcast. My name is Rebecca Decker, |
| 0:15.7 | and I'm a nurse with my PhD and the founder of evidence-based birth. Join me each week as we work together to get |
| 0:22.6 | evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a |
| 0:28.4 | reminder, this information is not medical advice. See eBbirth.com slash disclaimer for more details. |
| 0:37.3 | Will you be joining us for the 2026 EBB conference? |
| 0:41.2 | This year's conference is happening virtually on March 17 and 18, and early bird tickets |
| 0:47.5 | are available right now. |
| 0:48.9 | By signing up, you'll be able to join us for expert-led sessions covering timely, highly |
| 0:53.6 | requested topics like the evidence |
| 0:55.4 | on aspirin for preeclampsia prevention, perinatal neurodiversity, the hepatitis B vaccine for |
| 1:01.5 | newborns, preventing trauma in birth, and so much more. You'll also get access to recordings |
| 1:06.7 | of the sessions and you have the opportunity to earn up to 11 nursing contact hours. |
| 1:11.6 | This year we wanted to make the conference more accessible, so there are a few ways to attend. |
| 1:15.6 | You can choose a day one ticket, a day two ticket, or both days with a two-day bundle ticket. |
| 1:20.6 | As a side note, the bundle ticket gives you instant access to two bonus presentations, one on RSV and one on gestational diabetes, which brings the total |
| 1:29.5 | to 13 contact hours. And so that bundle ticket has been our most popular option so far. By getting |
| 1:34.8 | your ticket now, you'll be able to secure your seat at the lowest ticket prices available. And if you |
| 1:39.6 | register by February 18, you'll receive an invitation to a bonus conference session on perimenopause |
| 1:45.2 | and its potential implications on the postpartum period. So to learn more about the conference, |
| 1:50.0 | see the full schedule, meet the expert speakers, and grab your ticket. Just go to eBbirth.com |
| 1:55.5 | slash conference. Okay, now let's jump into today's episode. So today we are revisiting one of the most popular episodes ever of the Evidence-Based |
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In one of the most popular podcast episodes ever published by Evidence Based Birth®, 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.