Pregnancy: What is the “fourth trimester”?Pregnancy: What is the “fourth trimester”?
Healthy YOU!
As you recover from your child's birth, you think your pregnancy journey has finally ended, however, you keep hearing about this “fourth trimester”. In the final episode of the pregnancy miniseries, our host Frankye Myers, is joined by Lindsay Hefner, women’s health nurse practitioner with Riverside Partners in Women’s Health Williamsburg, who discusses changes to a woman’s body 12 weeks postpartum, and how to navigate some of the major life changes that come with becoming a mother.
18:22•5 Feb 2024
Motherhood's Next Chapter: Embracing the Fourth Trimester
Episode Overview
- The 'fourth trimester' explained: Insights into the postpartum period
- Challenges of motherhood: Hormonal changes and emotional fluctuations
- Importance of seeking support: Normalising struggles and reaching out for help
- Postpartum depression: Recognising symptoms and seeking professional assistance
- Navigating motherhood: Tips on balancing rest, routine, and self-care
“Those first couple weeks are really tough... Babies and moms are making huge adjustments. Their hormone levels are all over the place as the body's coming down from pregnancy and the mood definitely can get all out of whack.”
Just when you thought the pregnancy journey was over, there's a whole new chapter waiting for you: the 'fourth trimester'. In this engaging episode of the Healthy YOU! podcast, host Frankye Myers chats with Lindsay Hefner, a women's health nurse practitioner from Riverside Partners in Women's Health Williamsburg. Together, they dive into the first 12 weeks postpartum, a period filled with both joy and unexpected challenges.
From hormonal swings to the potential for postpartum depression, Lindsay breaks down what new mothers can expect and how to handle these changes. She stresses the importance of seeking support and normalizing the struggles that come with this life-altering transition. Whether you're a new mom or supporting one, this episode offers invaluable insights to help navigate the early stages of motherhood.
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