Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead

Published: Feb. 4, 2024, 7:30 a.m.

The most significant adjustment period is the first three months after your baby is born. In reality, recovering from birth takes longer for many new parents. You are healing and navigating how to care for yourself and a tiny human. This is a big transition from pregnancy and an even more significant transition from pre-pregnancy. Your baby is transitioning from being inside your belly to being out in the world, which is a huge adjustment. Planning will be key in setting you up for an ideal postpartum period. Learn how to plan for your postpartum period to be as comfortable as possible and tips to promote healing and make life easier as you navigate caring for a new baby. \xa0 \xa0 Thank you to our sponsors \xa0 Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s. The Zahler Prenatal +DHA is my #1 recommendation for a high-quality prenatal vitamin. In February 2024 you can save 40% off the Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon with the code PREPOD40. Plus, email your order number to vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com\xa0to get a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by\xa0clicking here. \xa0 VTech is North America's leading #1 baby monitor brand and the most trusted choice for baby monitors. The\xa0Vtech V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor\xa0is everything you could want in a monitor to keep an eye on your baby and ensure they are safely sleeping. The V-Care has built-in intelligence to alert you if your baby's face is covered or has rolled over on their stomach, full high-definition video, infrared night vision technology, and even analysis of sleep patterns and quality. The V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor is exclusively available on\xa0Amazon. \xa0 Dental.com\u2019s AI Smart Scan\xa0is absolutely free, super easy to use, and provides essential information about oral health during pregnancy. Did you know your oral health also plays a vital role in your baby\u2019s well-being? Maintaining good oral health can prevent you from passing the harmful bacteria that cause cavities to your newborn. That\u2019s right, it could mean the difference between your child having a lifetime of battling decay vs. no decay at all. Your baby deserves the best, and so do you. Visit\xa0dental.com and try the Smart Scan today. It\u2019s a little effort with a whole lot of reward. \xa0 \xa0 Read the\xa0full article and resources that accompany this episode. \xa0 \xa0 Join\xa0Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more. \xa0 \xa0 For more evidence-based information, visit the\xa0Pregnancy Podcast website.