A baby can also rock the boat by stirring up surprising feelings of jealousy. Sometimes new dads get jealous of the baby because she's taking up so much of his partner's time. Dad may feel like he's become a third wheel in the family. Or maybe he's jealous that he doesn't get to spend as much time with the baby or do as much of the parenting. These feelings are completely normal when the structure of a family changes so drastically.
Moms have their own challenges to confront.
Some moms also find it difficult to reconcile the image of a mother with that of a sexual woman, so they may be less interested in intimacy. The changes brought by a baby reach beyond your immediate family as well. Suddenly, relatives, and even acquaintances, have endless stories and advice for you about child rearing. Family members may drop by unexpectedly or schedule regular visits to see your baby. Just when you have more to do than you think you can handle, all these extra people decide to stick around for dinner.