Fourth Trimester: A Holistic Approach at Preparation
Hey there, sister! Welcome back! Today we’re going to cover the topic of the sacred postpartum time or what I refer to as the Fourth Trimester. I’m really excited about this topic because there really is quite an educational gap when it comes to learning about and preparing for the postpartum time. It’s arguably one of the most important seasons of a woman’s life but seems to be the season most forgotten about. In our culture here in the United States, the village is not really something most of us experience. In other cultures, our wise elders “Mother the Mother” throughout the postpartum season. In today’s society, here in America, the postpartum is a neglected and overlooked part of the childbearing year. In our society, so many mother’s head back to work within weeks of giving birth, spouses head back within days, maybe a week or two if you’re fortunate. Many well-meaning family members and friends give clothes as the perfect gift when one might really need help with their oth...