What is the 4th trimester?
The 4th trimester is the first three months after birth and an amazing and overwhelming period wrapped into one.
Your baby is adjusting to life outside the womb and parents are learning what baby needs to be happy. And for new parents, there are many firsts and unknowns which can be taxing. All of this beautiful chaos can lead to hyper-focus on the well being of the baby, however it’s important we don’t neglect the well-being of the mother too!
The 4th Trimester will look different to everyone, however there are 3 things you can do to make navigating these changes easier:
Ask for help ✋ Lean on your friends or family to support you at this time. Whether it’s having them prepare meals or hold the baby while you get an extra hour of sleep, don’t be scared to rely on others who are probably - let’s face it - dying to help!
Connect with others 🤱 You may have a million and one questions, or you need someone to chat to when you’re up doing the nighttime feed. Engage your tribe of other mothers when you need advice or reassurance. Someone will have most likely gone through the same things or they can just send words of encouragement! The CÔMMUNITY as part of The ÔM Journey is a great starting point. We connect mum’s in Abu Dhabi with similar due dates who will be going through the same things around the same time to create a tribe you can lean on. Click here to learn more.
Don’t forget your own wellbeing too 💖 Take it easy in the first 2 weeks to truly let your body heal. Make sure to go to your follow up OB/GYN appointments and if you’re having trouble with feeding the baby or want help with their sleep, there are experts out there who are here to support you.
By making sure mothers are healthy and supported in this period, we can promote healthy development, foster strong parent-child bonding, and help mothers recover both physically and emotionally. This sets the foundation for a lifetime of well-being! 🌟
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