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Congratulations on your new addition! Having a baby is wonderful, but it can (and will!) put a whole slew of new stresses on your relationship with your partner. After all, how can you focus on making your marriage thrive when you've got a tiny new person that demands all of your attention? Add in raging hormones, lack of sleep, no sex for six weeks, and a messy house, and it's no wonder a new baby can put a strain on even the strongest relationship!

Having an honest conversation with your partner about what to expect from each other during those first couple months is the first step in helping your relationship weather the storm that is a new baby. Read these 6 tips to help your marriage survive a new baby for more ways to stay connected and in tune with each other. Plus, check out these top 10 ways to spice up your marriage to help keep the romance alive!

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