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.
A Letter to My Postpartum Self
Dear Postpartum Me…
If I could go back, I’d tell myself to slow down, breathe, and trust that healing takes time. I’d remind myself that I was worthy of rest, of support, of not having it all together.
This week’s episode is a love letter to every mom navigating those raw, messy, beautiful first months. Whether you’re in it right now or looking back, this conversation is for you.
5 Labs You Should Check Postpartum
So many moms are told their fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, or low milk supply are “just postpartum.” But sometimes the answers are in your labs.
In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, I’m breaking down the 5 essential labs every mom should check after birth: Vitamin D, Thyroid function, Iron and Hemoglobin, and Hemoglobin A1C.
Understanding these labs could be the difference between feeling dismissed and finally getting answers.
Tune in and learn how to advocate for yourself at your next doctor’s visit.
The Hidden Cost of Being the “Good Patient”
Too often, women—especially Black women—are taught to stay quiet in medical settings. To be polite. To not “make a fuss.” But silence can be deadly.
In this episode, we uncover why the “good patient” mindset costs lives, the history behind women’s silence in healthcare, and how to reclaim your voice and advocate for yourself
Your voice matters. Your life depends on it.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ✷
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