7 Domains of the Fourth Trimester
7 Domains of Women's 亚洲自慰视频 with Dr. Kirtly Jones and Dr. Katie Ward
Redefining Postpartum Recovery
The fourth trimester鈥攖he 12 weeks following 亚洲自慰视频birth鈥攊s a critical yet often overlooked phase of postpartum recovery. While the baby is being welcomed into the world, the birthing parent is undergoing a profound transformation that deserves equal attention and care.
7 Domains of the Fourth Trimester explores this life-changing period through seven essential aspects of well-being: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, financial, environmental, and spiritual health. Each of the seven episodes takes on one domain at a time, combining expert insight with lived experience to unpack what real recovery looks like鈥攂eyond diapers and doctor visits. From healing bodies to shifting identities, this series offers compassionate, multidimensional guidance for navigating life after giving birth.
The Episodes
E87: The Physical Domain of the Fourth Trimester
In the physical domain of the fourth trimester, and Dr. Katie Ward explore the physiologic changes that occur after 亚洲自慰视频birth. From shifting hormones to healing tissues and resetting body systems, they discuss what truly happens in the months following delivery鈥攁nd why some changes may be lifelong. The fourth trimester reframes recovery as a vital part of the pregnancy timeline, not a footnote to it.
E88: The Emotional Domain of the Fourth Trimester
Perinatal mental health expert Dr. Lauren Gimbel joins and Dr. Katie Ward in the emotional domain of the fourth trimester to explore how hormones, neurobiology, and human evolution shape early parenting. The conversation delves into maternal-newborn bonding, postpartum mood disorders, and why identifying emotional distress in new mothers is critical for the health of the entire family.
E89: The Social Domain of the Fourth Trimester
鈥攁 certified nurse midwife and perinatal mental health researcher鈥攋oins Dr. Katie Ward in the social domain of the fourth trimester to explore how social connection shapes postpartum recovery. From family and peer support to community care and digital interventions, they examine how a person's social environment can either buffer or intensify the emotional demands of new parenthood.
E90: The Intellectual Domain of the Fourth Trimester
In the intellectual domain of the fourth trimester, and Dr. Katie Ward explore how new parents cognitively adapt after 亚洲自慰视频birth. Perinatal mental health specialist Jamie Hales joins the conversation to unpack the neurological and intellectual shifts that shape early parenthood. From navigating the cognitive overload of caregiving to reshaping personal identity, the discussion offers insight into how people make meaning of their birth experiences and mentally transition into their new roles.
E91: The Financial Domain of the Fourth Trimester
In the financial domain of the fourth trimester, and Dr. Katie Ward unpack the expenses of welcoming a newborn鈥攆rom unpaid leave and rising 亚洲自慰视频care costs to hidden medical bills and the long-term impact on career and retirement savings. The conversation examines disparities in access to resources, the role of social safety nets, and practical ways families can prepare and adapt.
E92: The Environmental Domain of the Fourth Trimester
Lactation specialist joins and Dr. Katie Ward in the environmental domain of the fourth trimester to explore how surroundings influence postpartum experiences. The conversation examines what makes an ideal feeding environment at home, the impact of workplace and public space accommodations, and how stressors such as noise, lighting, and privacy can affect milk production. They also discuss the social and cultural pressures that shape breastfeeding journeys, the role of family and community support, and the policies that could create more equitable environments for new parents.
E93: The Spiritual Domain of the Fourth Trimester
Dr. Rana Jawish, faculty lead for the , joins in the spiritual domain of the fourth trimester. They discuss the role of faith and culture in welcoming newborns, and how compassionate care can provide meaning and healing for families navigating profound loss in the fourth trimester.
7 DOMAINS OF STUFF with Kirtly Jones
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