Having a baby is a joyous experience, but even the best relationships are strained during the transition from duo to trio. Lack of sleep, never-ending housework, and new fiscal concerns often lead to conflict, disappointment, and hurt feelings. In And Baby Makes Three Love Lab� experts John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman teach couples the skills from their successful workshops, so partners can avoid the pitfalls of parenthood by:� maintaining intimacy and romance � replacing a culture of criticism and irritability with one of appreciation � preventing post-partum depression � creating a home environment that nurtures physical, emotional, and mental health, as well as cognitive and behavioral development for your babyComplete with exercises that separate the �master� from the �disaster� couples, And Baby Makes Three helps new parents positively manage the strain that comes along with their bundle of joy.