The woman will be unable to have intercourse for several weeks, and not until approved by her physician. Leisurely, romantic time alone will be hard to come by for many weeks, if not months, depending on the support available to the couple from others. Other adjustments to consider are in the table. Some husbands go through periods of feeling displaced when the new baby first arrives, demanding a great deal of their wife's attention. If left unaddressed or unresolved, resentment and, probably, a little guilt can evolve.
Men can also feel jealous of their wife's time with the infant.
They often want to spend more time bonding with the new baby themselves, and may feel there is too little opportunity for them to do this. And while these changes are normal and natural, adjustments to the changes can be difficult. Evolving Together The best way for both men and women to deal with their feelings is to communicate and be honest about them. Sometimes, this can be difficult because guilt for having these negative feelings is also common. But, unless communication lines are kept open, evolution of 'the couple' as a couple in new roles will be difficult.