The 4th Trimester Blog
Understanding the #1 Hormone for Breastfeeding Success
Welcome to the insightful journey into the world of breastfeeding! Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Patel, and I am here to help you navigate the fourth trimester with ease. Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of hormones, specifically focusing on the hormone...
Creating a Family-Friendly Workplace: Best Practices
In today’s competitive job market, companies that support working parents not only attract great employees but also keep them around longer, increase productivity, and create a stronger company culture. As more people, especially parents, look for a better balance...
Supporting Working Parents: No Longer Just a Nice-to-Have—It’s a Strategic Advantage
A joint study between Great Place To Work and Maven has found that there are significant benefits in creating a supportive environment for working parents, demonstrating its positive impact on both employees and companies. Key Findings from the Study: Significant...
The Idiocracy of the Balancing Act: Motherhood, Career, and the Choices We Make
I didn’t want to go back. There, I said it. After each of my four boys, I didn’t want to go back. And no, it’s not because I didn’t love my job. I adored my job. I spent all my twenties and the early part of my thirties chasing my dream, and guess what? I caught it....
Nurturing Your Little Fighter: A Guide to Post-NICU Care for Your Baby’s Development and Wellbeing
This comprehensive guide covers key points you need to know about caring for your baby after leaving the NICU. Learn how to prepare your home, monitor health and development, manage feeding/sleeping/crying, stimulate learning, cope with stress, and find support.
The Critical Role of Vitamin D for New Moms and Babies
Vitamin D is critical for maternal and infant health. This article explores why pregnant women and babies need more vitamin D, sources, testing for deficiency, and treatment.
The Benefits of an Ayurvedic Diet for Postpartum Health
Discover the benefits of an ayurvedic diet for new moms struggling with postpartum health issues like fatigue and anxiety. Learn how this holistic approach can provide customized nutrition without supplements.
Supporting Vaginal Health After Childbirth: The Role of Estrogen
Learn about how estrogen levels change after giving birth, the effects on the vagina, and ways to promote postpartum vaginal health through treatments, hydration, exercise, massage, and lubrication.
A New Hope for Mothers Suffering From Postpartum Depression or a Band-Aid?
The FDA approval of Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication, has offered new hope to mothers who have exhausted all other treatment options to cope with their postpartum depression. This is a milestone in recognizing the maternal mental health crisis that...
The Economic Benefits of Paid Family Leave During the 4th Trimester
Discover how paid family leave during the postpartum period can benefit families, employers, and the economy. Learn how to implement this policy effectively with third-party providers, communication strategies, and employee feedback.
The Personal, Interpersonal, and Economic Advantages of Medical In-Home Postpartum Visits
This article discusses the benefits of postpartum medical home visits for new mothers from a personal, social, and financial perspective. It covers how postpartum medical visits can provide medical attention, support for postpartum depression and breastfeeding, social support, professional advice, and economic benefits such as avoiding costly medical problems and reducing hospital readmissions. The article also explains how to obtain postpartum medical visits at home.
The Health and Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding
This blog post explains the differences between common postpartum mental health conditions, including postpartum blues, postpartum mood disorders, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis. It highlights the symptoms and severity of each condition, as well as the importance of seeking treatment and consulting a pediatrician if necessary.