Mental HealthPostpartum
The Postpartum Period: A Time of Transition
The postpartum period, often called the 'fourth trimester,' is a time of physical, hormonal, and emotional upheaval that society tends to overlook. During the six to eight weeks following childbirth, the body recovers from pregnancy and birth, hormones reorganize, the parent-child bond forms, and identity transforms. Understanding this period is essential for navigating it with awareness, honoring the needs of body and mind with compassion.
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