Following the birth of a baby, the partners
A) typically show a reversal of gender roles, with the father taking on more feminine roles and the mother assuming more masculine roles.
B) both become disgruntled about the inequities in the amount of work they are each doing.
C) both do less work around the house than they did prior to the baby's birth.
D) assume a more traditional division of household labor.

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Research indicates that after the birth of a baby, couples tend to revert to a more traditional division of household labor. This may happen because of societal expectations or because the mother may need to devote more time to the baby's needs.

Following the Birth of a Baby, the Partners