While pregnant, you read all the books in anticipation of the day your baby is born. Then you head home with your baby without a guide and you’re left wondering how do I navigate this fourth trimester? On top of figuring out the health of your baby, worry sets in. You start to wonder how am I qualified to take care of this baby? Are they eating enough? How is their sleep schedule? In this episode, Dr. Mona Amin and I talk about the important fourth trimester and how to lessen worry and anxiety, the importance of Mom’s mental health, and the overall health of your baby during this time.
What You'll Learn
- How to reduce worry postpartum
- Common newborn worries such as feeding and sleep
- How colic and fussy babies can impact the emotional health of a new mom
- Navigating your baby’s 4th trimester
- Learning how to understand your baby’s needs