“My son has a rare genetic condition.”

Those are the words Dr. Ogechi Nwoko never imagined she’d say those words.

During pregnancy, she had an unshakable feeling that her child was blind. After birth, small signs were brushed off by doctors and loved ones. But soon, the truth unraveled as he started having siezures: he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

Her postpartum journey wasn’t about recovery—it was about survival, advocacy, and heartbreak. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ogechi shares how she navigated the darkest parts of new motherhood and how she finally made it through.

This is especially for any mom raising a child with a rare diagnosis—and searching for light in the chaos.

What happens when your birth plan collides with a medical emergency?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Bessie Lynnette Staplefoote-Boynton shares how her journey into motherhood was anything but expected. While still in medical school, she developed preeclampsia—forcing an early delivery and a sudden initiation into life as a NICU mom.

She opens up about recognizing the symptoms of preeclampsia, balancing the roles of medical student and new mom, her emotional experience postpartum, and why postpartum support is critical.

On this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, I sit down with Dr. Shefali Chheda of Harmony Pediatrics to talk about why your baby’s doctor is also YOUR postpartum ally. As a mother herself, Dr. Chheda shares how her own parenting journey transformed the way she practices medicine.

We explore why a pediatrician should be considered part of a woman’s postpartum village—not just someone who cares for the baby. From informed decision-making to holistic, integrative care, Dr. Chheda’s approach puts families first. She also shares what it means to run a direct primary care practice in Atlanta and how she supports families by seeing newborns at home.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation that reframes pediatric care as a vital part of the postpartum experience.

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