Why In Labor & Love

Research shows that the transition to parenthood typically decreases relationship satisfaction for the first two years postpartum.

We’ve witnessed this firsthand in our therapy and lactation practices.

Many of our clients struggle to stay connected through pregnancy and the early years of parenting. Often, this is due to gender inequity in parenting and unproductive communication patterns.

That’s why we’ve created In Labor and Love, a couple-centered approach to parenting that prioritizes connection with your partner before, during, and after the baby’s arrival.

We believe that you and your partner deserve to feel connected throughout the parenting transition.

Maintaining closeness not only helps you and your partner, but it also benefits your new baby. A loving and supportive partnership is one of the key ingredients for parenting success.

Our Team

Liz Drogin, LCSW, PhD

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a post-graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. In my private therapy practice, I have supported many expecting couples in navigating the transition to parenthood. I have also spent over a decade researching and teaching about marriage, family, and intimate partnerships in academic settings. Launching In Labor and Love with Molly, I'm thrilled to synthesize our academic and clinical experiences into a hands-on workbook that can help new parents maintain closeness. As a wife and a mother of three, I also bring my own personal journey into this work, including successes, heartaches, and lessons learned.

Molly Mills, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Hi. I'm a pediatric nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I'm also a mom of 3. Most of my current work is providing in-home prenatal and postnatal feeding support for new parents. I am so excited to be partnering with Liz on our workbooks. I see such a need for providing not only practical birthing and feeding education but the emotional and relational tools new parents can rely on once they bring baby home. There is a lot of noise out there telling parents what they should be doing, from books and blogs, advice from friends and family, to all the social media. Add sleep deprivation into the mix, and it's easy to lose touch with what feels right for you both. I am thrilled to create a resource that gives new parents a solid foundation of support so they can navigate the parenthood journey in a way that feels right for them.