Category: The Fourth Trimester
The fourth trimester is a newer term for the most difficult part of pregnancy. But what is it and why is it important?
Emotional Health, Motherhood, The Fourth Trimester
You’re Doing it Right
March 11, 2022
You’re Doing it Right is a poem dedicated to every woman who struggles with feeling inadequate in motherhood. “You’re Doing...
Postpartum Bleeding: What to Expect After Birth
January 18, 2022
Postpartum Bleeding and what you can expect after birth. Plus, how to tell if it is postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum vaginal...
The Art of Uterine Massage for Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage
January 3, 2022
The effectiveness of uterine (or fundal) massage is incredibly important for preventing postpartum hemorrhage. When your pregnancy has reached full...
How Long is the Fourth Trimester?
December 8, 2021
How long is the fourth trimester and what can I expect from it? The fourth trimester is not really a...
Mom and Baby, The Fourth Trimester
What is the Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy?
November 2, 2021
The concept of the Fourth Trimester is a fairly new term for one of the most difficult parts of pregnancy....
Postpartum Week One, The Fourth Trimester
Does the first postpartum poop after birth hurt?
July 20, 2021
A common new mom fear is that the first postpartum poop after birth will hurt. Here’s the scoop, plus nurse-approved...
8 things you should know about sex after birth
July 16, 2021
There are 8 things you should know about sex after birth before it’s time to actually do it. As a...
Blog, Motherhood, The Fourth Trimester
Motherhood Truths for the Tough Days
July 10, 2021
These motherhood truths will help on the tough days. I sat sobbing on the floor while looking at my three...
Breastfeeding, Postpartum Week One, The Fourth Trimester
8 Tips to Help Breast Engorgement in Breastfeeding
April 28, 2021
Here are the top 8 tips, lactation specialist and nurse approved, that will help lessen breast engorgement in breastfeeding. I...
Mom and Baby, The Fourth Trimester
What Do New Moms Need After Giving Birth?
March 12, 2021
What do new moms really need? What new mom gift can I give that actually helps? As a mother-baby nurse...