Postpartum pain is real — and too often, it’s dismissed.

In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, I break down the truth about postpartum pain: what’s actually normal vs. what’s not after birth, should moms take Tylenol, and the importance of self advocacy

If you’ve ever been told your pain is “just part of motherhood,” this episode is for you. Pain tells us something.

I sit down with Dr. Jess Daigle — a board-certified NICU pediatrician, and mom — to talk about her journey from being a NICU mom to now advocating for families.

Every day, NICU doctors care for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients. But what often gets overlooked is the role they play in guiding families through uncertainty, fear, and hope.

Dr. Daigle shares how her own experiences as a mom shaped the way she communicates with families and why advocacy is at the heart of her work.

Tune in to hear what it’s really like to support families in the NICU, how personal experience changes professional care, and why advocacy is essential in neonatal and postpartum spaces.

Wondered why things feel swollen, sore, dry, or just different postpartum, you’re not alone.

In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, Dr. Carine Ange Tagni, Intimate Wellness Expert breaks down the most common postpartum vaginal changes — and what’s normal, what’s temporary, and what deserves a doctor’s attention.

We’ll cover vaginal swelling after birth, changes in the labia, vaginal dryness and pain, and emotional and body image concerns postpartum.

Whether you had a vaginal delivery or C-section, this conversation is for you. Knowledge is power — let’s talk about the real changes no one warns you about.

If you want to hear more of this content, @drtagnimd is hosting an event September 25th in PA. Get tickets here.