Preparing for a Baby: The Most Important Step Most Couples Miss
Every parent-to-be spends hours preparing for their baby.
Prams, bassinets, antenatal classes, tiny outfits, baby showers, and of course, a beautiful maternity photo shoot to capture this special season
But here’s the thing almost no one talks about :
The strength of your relationship as parents is one of the biggest predictors of your child’s wellbeing —from how well they regulate emotions to how secure and supported they feel.
And yet , most couples leave that completely up to chance.
Research from the Gottman Institute paints a clear picture:
67% of couples feel less happy in the first three years after their baby arrives.
Only 33% of couples stay connected and content.
Not because they don’t love each other. Because love isn’t enough when you’re exhausted, touched-out, and running on very little sleep.
The good news? You can future-proof your relationship with a few simple tools that will make all the difference.
What future-proofing looks like
Fundamentally, it comes down to two key things:
Communication—verbal and non-verbal—so your feelings are heard and your needs are supported.
Reconnection—knowing how to effectively come together after conflict instead of letting distance build.
Neither of these skills are rocket science. The challenge is most of us were never taught them.
Imagine if you could:
Talk about your needs without it turning into an argument.
Reconnect quickly after conflict.
Face challenges as a team, instead of feeling like you’re on your own.
That’s exactly what Foundations for Two offers: one hour of relationship resilience coaching designed to give you the strategies most couples wish they had before their baby arrived.
More than just a photo shoot
As part of my maternity photo shoot collaboration, you’ll not only capture this season beautifully— you’ll also invest in your relationship. You’ll walk away with tools that leave you stronger, more connected, and ready to step into parenthood as a united team.
If you want to be the couple who grows closer through parenthood—and give your baby the gift of parents who are deeply connected—this session is for you.
Why this collaboration?
Irena, an Auckland-based portrait photographer who specialises in creating timeless, radiant portraits for mums-to-be and I have teamed up to bring you this NZ first collaboration.
We’re both deeply passionate about empowering women to thrive with confidence, and saw a beautiful opportunity to do this during maternity—a season like no other in life.
We wanted to support mamas in the most impactful way we know how, empowering them with confidence.
