Episode 29 | Fourth trimester Survival Guide | Part Two | Mental Health and Relationships
The Pregnancy Diaries with Midwives Amanda and JessShow Notes
The fourth trimester is a huge transition, not only for your baby but for you, your identity and your relationships.
In Part 2 of our Fourth Trimester Survival Guide, we dive into the emotional side of becoming a parent. We talk about maternal mental health, navigating the highs and lows of those early weeks, the changes that can happen within your relationship, communication with your partner, asking for support and the practical things that can make life with a newborn feel more manageable. This episode is a reminder that the fourth trimester is about more than just caring for your baby. It is also about caring for yourself, adjusting to a new chapter and finding your feet as a family. Whether you are expecting, newly postpartum or supporting someone through this season, this episode offers honest conversations and reassurance that you are not alone.
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