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Resources for the fourth trimester
Written by our clinical team — nurses, IBCLCs, physical therapists, and perinatal mental health specialists — for mothers who deserve real information.
What to Expect: A Week-by-Week Postpartum Recovery Timeline
The first six weeks postpartum involve a cascade of physical and hormonal changes. Here is what is actually happening in your body — and what to look for.
By Jordan Hayes, RN
·April 2025
·8 min read
C-Section Healing Week by Week: What Your Care Team Wants You to Know
C-sections are major abdominal surgery. Yet most mothers are discharged with little more than instructions to avoid lifting. Here is the truth about recovery.
Jordan Hayes, RN
·10 min read
Breastfeeding Troubleshooting: Solutions for the 8 Most Common Problems
From latch pain to low supply to engorgement, our IBCLC team breaks down the most common breastfeeding challenges — and what actually helps.
Amara Cole, IBCLC
·12 min read
Atlanta Maternal Health Resources: A Complete Guide for New Mothers
From Northside Hospital's postpartum unit to community lactation support to perinatal mental health providers — every resource a new Atlanta mother needs.
Jordan Hayes, RN
·6 min read
The Fourth Trimester and Your Mental Health: What Nobody Tells You
Postpartum depression is the most talked-about mood disorder — but it is not the only one. Here is the full picture of fourth trimester mental health, and where to get help.
Simone Bates, LCSW, PMH-C
·9 min read
Pelvic Floor 101: Why Every Postpartum Woman Needs a PT Assessment
Leaking when you laugh, pressure, or pain during intimacy are not just things to accept after birth. A pelvic floor PT can help — here is how.
Dr. Priya Nair, PT, DPT
·7 min read
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