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.
Don’t Forget Your Postpartum Plan!
Every mom writes a birth plan. But what about the plan for AFTER birth?The truth is, the postpartum period is where most complications — and most gaps in care — happen. Your postpartum plan isn’t just a checklist…it’s your lifeline.
In this episode, I walk you through why every mom needs a postpartum plan, what to include (from medical support to mental health), and how to build your village before you need it.
Don’t step into motherhood unprepared. Let’s build a plan that keeps you safe, supported, and thriving beyond birth.
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.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ✷
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