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was talking to an expecting mom and asked her if she was ready for the fourth trimester. Many people look at me very confused when I say the words “fourth trimester.” However, this is the 12-week period after having your baby that not many people give a high level of attention to. It’s a time where a lot of physical and emotional changes are happening. Your baby is adjusting to this new world outside of the womb, and you’re adjusting to life as a new mom.
with their baby during a global pandemic. This trimester is a learning curve, but you got this. First, know that asking for help is a strength. Team work makes the dream work, and it is important to know who that by dream team is, who will be allowed to visit, and who will be there to answer the phone when you call. Because we are all navigating a pandemic, you need to know what is going to make you and your partner feel comfortable and not comfortable.
Quoida Lauzon
This year has brought a lot of challenges, and it is important for new parents to feel a little more hopeful being home
Having visitors do a chore or drop off food and care packages
New parents should communicate with their support team when visits or help would be appreciated. is going to take something off of your plate, and that’s going to make a difference. Make sure to communicate to your partner/support people your wishes of who, when and where people will be seeing you and
baby, as well as how you’re feeling physically and emotionally. Make a game plan, and don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about what you have decided to do.
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