You’ve had your baby, and now your body needs time to heal. Learn about the fourth trimester: the twelve weeks following delivery. Set yourself up for success and well-being with insights about post-birth care, healing diastasis recti, signs of postpartum depression and ways to make the fourth trimester a time of recovery, connection and joy.
You may notice that your body is going through some pretty substantial changes during your pregnancy. In addition to your growing belly, there may be cramps, fatigue and aching joints and muscles. Many women also experience a separation of stomach muscles known as diastasis recti.1 Learn why this happens, a few prevention tips and exercises to help you recover if it happens to you.
It’s important for new moms to take care of themselves in the days and weeks after giving birth. You can show new moms your support and that you care by putting together a postpartum essentials care package. Learn about the best items you can include in a postpartum care kit.
If you deliver your baby via C-section, recovering can be rough. Not only have you just had major surgery, but you also must care for your newborn. Learn what to expect as you heal and how to best take care of yourself.
