Resources for the Postnatal Period/ Fourth Trimester
The postnatal period is more than the cursory 6-8 weeks that is considered in mainstream medicine. This period of time should be slow, supported and restful in order to recover from birth, bond and establish feeding.
I’ve had a number of conversations with guest experts on ‘Speak From the Body’ about this topics. Here is a list of episodes with links so you can immerse yourself in important themes to support the fourth trimester.
Speak From the Body - Postnatal episodes:
Episode 81: Effortless Belonging within the Circle with Françoise Freedman
Clench and Melt: A Practice for Softening When Things aren’t Going Your Way
Energy Medicine and Creating Harmonious Relationships in the Fourth Trimester with Diane Speier
The Calming Hormone of Health, with Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg
Adapting to Change and Embracing Chaos with Naomi Annand
Childhood Connection and Empathy for a Harmonious Society with Robin Grille
Reconnecting with the Pelvic Floor and Mindbody Wellness with Anya Hayes
Holistic Psychiatry for New Mothers with Dr Rebecca Moore
Dancing through Joy and Tough Times to Gain Trust and Find Freedom in Motherhood with Elisa Reineiro
Supporting New Mothers and Newborn Babies with Lynn Murphy
Honouring the Postnatal Period and Truth-Telling with Nicola Goodall
Rest is Revolutionary with Karen Brody
Breasts, Feeding Babies, and Body Knowledge with Emma Pickett