Welcome to Your Fourth Trimester
Providing postpartum and baby care resources.
The moments after your baby’s birth can be filled happiness and exhaustion. Even though you prepared for this day, you suddenly have a brand new family member to care for – one who depends on you for every need. The postpartum phase — also called the “fourth trimester” — is the 12-week period after you've giving birth. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and allow others to help and care for you.
Breastfeeding is a great way to nurture you and your baby’s health. While it takes practice, breastfeeding has huge benefits.
How do you know if you’re experiencing the “baby blues” or if it’s something more serious, like postpartum depression? When is it time to reach out for help?
Wellness visits for your new baby:
Your newborn's first visit with a pediatircian will happen before you leave the hospital. In the coming days and months you will take your baby to the pediatircian for various well-baby checks.
- 3 to 5 days: early weight check and feeding review.
- 1 - 2 months: growth tracking and first major rounds of shots.
- 4 - 6 months: continued physical checks and vaccine boosters.
- 9 - 12 months: milestone assessments, blood tests, and yearly vaccines
Do you still need to find a pediatrician?
Whether this is your first baby or you’re an experienced parent, it’s important to choose a pediatrician to care for your baby.
Pelvic floor recovery for moms.
The journey of motherhood is long and can be very different from person to person, but one thing that happens to all mothers are changes to your musculoskeletal system. Whether you had a cesarean section or vaginal delivery, your body has made significant transformations over the past 9 months. Learn more about post pregnancy recovery and pelvic health.