{"id":118557,"date":"2023-11-25T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T00:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/?p=118557"},"modified":"2023-11-25T22:41:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T12:41:47","slug":"the-fourth-trimester-how-to-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au\/the-fourth-trimester-how-to-win\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fourth Trimester – How to Win"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Fourth Trimester – How to Win<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\"The<\/a><\/span><\/i>Firstly, what is the fourth trimester?<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

It is the 12-week period immediately after having a baby and can be 12 of the most overwhelming and tiring weeks of a new mother\u2019s life, especially with a first baby it can be a rollercoaster of emotions, body changes and sleep deprivation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on how the birth goes you may have varying degrees of discomfort in your perineum or abdomen. Your breasts change and often leak even if you do not breastfeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is well documented that parents tend to concentrate on the lead up to the birth and the birth itself. While I believe the preparation for birthing is very important, one cannot overestimate the importance of organising comprehensive support for the fourth trimester.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what is important?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Not everyone has a family to commit to doing everything we did, however with organisation and insight, women can reduce their stress and improve their outcomes for the fourth trimester.<\/span><\/p>\n

My personal beliefs (as a very wise old lady with many years of experience in childbirth and beyond) are that to ensure a peaceful fourth trimester one should:<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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  1. Book and complete the Hypnobirthing Australia classes<\/a>, which prepare you for whatever the birthing process throws at you, allowing for a fearless birth.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Decide what sort of support you want after the birth. Make sure your birth partner is aware of this and respects your choices; he\/she needs to be a strong advocate if your resolve weakens due to fatigue, hormonal fluctuations etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Have a laminated telephone list on the fridge with the most important people or agencies you may need in a hurry: –<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Mother \/mother-in-law etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Midwife<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Postnatal doula<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Lactation consultant<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. ABA 24-hour help line<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Local emergency department which treats neonates.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Do not be frightened to ask for help or to refuse help if it is not appropriate to your needs.<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Remember your job is to care for your newborn – nothing more.<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Aim low. Anything else is a victory – a shower and face care each day is a win in the first week.<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Stock your freezer with easy to eat (one-handed) meals, well before baby is born.<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Have nourishing snacks (e.g. lactation cookies) easily accessible for days when the baby will not be put down for any period of time.<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. It\u2019s ok to put a crying baby down while you go to the toilet or make a drink.<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Put a note on the door stating mum and baby sleeping – do not ring doorbell.<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Get into a good bedtime routine and stick to it.<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Carry on using the meditation music you learned at hypnobirthing classes.<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. If people ask what you want or need, request washing, ironing or meal preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Invest in a baby carrier suitable for a newborn.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This blog is written by Felicia Borgomastro<\/b> who is both a registered nurse and a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner in Western Australia, Mindarie. <\/b>CLICK HERE <\/b><\/a>for more details.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    For <\/span>all other<\/b> locations for face-to-face classes\u00a0 <\/span>find your closest Practitioner here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    We also have online options available. <\/span>Click here for further info.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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