Fourth Trimester Voices Podcast

Join Dr. Chowa as she engages with mothers, birth workers, and healthcare professionals to shed light on the challenges and triumphs of the fourth trimester, advocating for better care and support for all.

Fourth Trimester Voices

Fourth Trimester Voices delves into the crucial yet often overlooked fourth trimester, the 12 weeks following childbirth. Whether you’re a new parent navigating the early weeks of your baby’s life, a seasoned caregiver, or simply curious about the postpartum journey, this podcast provides valuable information and heartfelt stories to support and inspire you. Our focus is on the mother and her recovery.

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From Surviving to Serving: My Postpartum Story Through Loss and Life

This isn’t just a story about motherhood—it’s about survival.

I’ve walked through the postpartum season three times. Two ended in heartbreaking loss. One brought new life.

Each experience shaped me. Each one showed me how broken our system is when it comes to supporting women—especially after loss.

In this episode, I’m sharing my truth: the physical pain, the emotional toll, and how those moments of grief and recovery led me to create a space where no mother has to suffer alone.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your healing—this one’s for you.

Tune in, share with a friend, and let’s break the silence around postpartum and pregnancy loss.

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They Want our Wombs Not our Wellness

They’re asking for more babies to save the economy. But who’s saving the mothers? Before we talk about increasing birth rates, we need to talk about decreasing maternal deaths.

We need to talk about prioritizing postpartum recovery, mental health, and the lives of women who just gave birth. Because one 6-week visit isn’t care. It’s not enough. It never was.

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Heart Failure After Birth? What Black Mothers Need to Know

Black Maternal Health Week Spotlight: This week, we’re talking about a silent killer that’s affecting Black moms at alarming rates: Postpartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM). Black women are up to 15x more likely to develop this life-threatening condition, and many are dismissed or misdiagnosed until it’s too late. In this episode, I break down what PPCM looks like, how to talk to your doctor, the stats we can’t ignore, and why more research, listening, and postpartum care are the solution.

Tune in and share with someone who needs to hear this. If you're a pregnant or postpartum mom in Atlanta, I see you, and I’ve got you. Book support at emcare2u.com.

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