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Fourth trimester self-care

Iwas talking to an expect- with their baby during a global ing mom and asked her pandemic. This trimester is a if she was ready for the learning curve, but you got fourth trimester. Many this. people look at me very confused when I say the words “fourth First, know that asking for trimester.” However, this is the help is a strength. Team work 12-week period after having makes the dream work, your baby that not many and it is important people give a high level of attention to. by to know who that dream team is, It’s a time where a lot of physical and Quoida who will be allowed to visit, emotional changes are happening. Your baby is adjustLauzon and who will be there to answer the phone when New parents should communicate with their support team when visits or ing to this new world you call. Because help would be appreciated. outside of the womb, we are all navigating and you’re adjusting to life as a a pandemic, you need to is going to take something off baby, as well as how you’re feelnew mom. know what is going to make of your plate, and that’s going ing physically and emotionally. you and your partner feel com- to make a difference. Make Make a game plan, and don’t

This year has brought a lot fortable and not comfortable. sure to communicate to your let anyone make you feel guilty of challenges, and it is impor- partner/support people your about what you have decided tant for new parents to feel a Having visitors do a chore or wishes of who, when and where to do. little more hopeful being home drop off food and care packages people will be seeing you and Continued on Page 12

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