Fourth Trimester
The transition to motherhood is a wild ride. From bleeding to postpartum depression, here’s what you need to know about navigating the fourth trimester.
Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer
Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.
6 best lactation cookies for hungry breastfeeding mamas
No time for baking? No problem.
5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife
Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.
These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery
Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.
10 unexpected reasons new moms feel so tired—and what to do about it
1. Recovery from birth takes a long time
Postpartum rest is important—here’s why you should plan yours
Many attachment theories promote the concept of "nesting" where parents create a hedge of felt safety around their new child by slowing the pace of life, protecting the focus and promoting the connection between main caregivers and their children.
What I learned analyzing data from my first year postpartum
Everyone’s postpartum experience is different, but one thing is clear: it’s hard work.
Dear new mama: I wish you could see what I see
I did not like who I saw when I was a new mom. I didn’t know this woman yet. I didn’t accept her.
I became a 4th trimester traveling physician to transform postpartum care
Our system does not adequately address the medical struggles postpartum mothers face. I’m trying to make changes, one home visit at a time
How to create a postpartum confinement that fits into today’s world
Why this 2,000-year-old practice is still followed by modern mothers.
3 tips on childbirth recovery from a postpartum doula
I'm here to help you feel confident to enter the fourth trimester.
The need for postpartum support doesn’t end after the fourth trimester
Ask any toddler mom; they need a meal train now more than ever.
Should I nurse my baby to sleep? It depends, a sleep consultant says
"With time and consistency, you and your family will be getting the much-needed rest you’ve been searching for."
At my 6-week postpartum checkup, I lied to my doctor about my postpartum depression
As a physician myself, I knew that our healthcare system doesn’t adequately support mothers after childbirth. Here’s what helped me instead.
What to say (and what not to say) to the mama who’s struggling with PPD or PPA
Can’t find the right words? We can help.
Postpartum stress syndrome is the postpartum disorder you probably haven’t heard about
And it's likely more common than we know. Here's how to spot the signs.
10 essential ways new moms can support their mental health
The most important thing? To remember that this is just one season of your life.
A postpartum plan is just as important as a birth plan. Here’s how to make one.
It's all about *your* health and sanity, mama.
5 myths about postpartum sex every new mom should know
If I have learned anything following the birth of my son, it is that patience, time and honest communication will make difficult things a little easier.
This comic shows the reality of what postpartum relationships can look like
After having a baby, your relationship with your partner can feel unrecognizable.