The start of a new year often brings with it a flurry of new year resolutions. For new moms, having to “get back in shape” or “bounce back to pre-baby size” adds to the pressure when you’re already navigating the emotional, physical, and mental journey of the fourth trimester. If you’re a new mom, consider […]
Giving appropriate gifts to support mothers from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond can help make a difference to their journey. If you’re looking for some thoughtful gifts for the mothers around you, here’s our guide for this gifting season:
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Week is a time to honour and remember the little ones who were lost too soon. It is also a time for us to be educated on how crucial it is to acknowledge a mother’s grief while offering support. At Fourth Wellness, we believe in creating safe spaces for healing. Here are five simple ways to hold space for moms navigating their loss:
I’ve had the privilege of being able to exclusively breastfeed my two girls for an extended period of time (20 months for my firstborn and 15months and counting for my younger daughter). So I’d just love to share some of my must-haves in my journey as a breastfeeding mom!
Motherhood is a high calling and oftentimes, a juggling act. One has to juggle time and duty between her children, marriage, work (whether professional or domestic work) and her own me-time. As a mom of 2, here are some tips I have for new moms.
Did you know? The perineal wash bottle is an absolute must-have for every woman’s postpartum recovery. Today, we are here to answer some of the questions surrounding this essential tool in postpartum recovery!
Becoming a mother is a miraculous journey, filled with moments of joy, anticipation, and boundless love. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to recognize that this transformative experience also comes with its unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to mental health. From pregnancy to postpartum, new moms may encounter a spectrum of emotions and experiences that can impact their well-being. Understanding and support during this period are paramount, as perinatal mental health issues can affect anyone, at any time.
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What makes a great gift for new moms, and especially if they are also breastfeeding their babies too? Read on to find out what are our 4 recommended gifts that we simply love!
October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. It is dedicated to those who grieve the babies who did not come to be and the little ones who could not continue to live. Pregnancy and infant loss are much more common than we think. In Singapore alone, miscarriages can occur in up to 25% of pregnancies while 1 in 5 pregnancies end in early miscarriage. There is also an average of 2-3 stillbirths out of every 1000 pregnancies and our 2022 infant mortality rate is at 1.8. Such losses are nothing but painful and horrific for the mother especially. Let’s hear from Thea and Melissa, both now mothers to 2 children respectively, who share their experience with us.
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I’ve finally come out of the fourth trimester this round and I am thankful to have had a much easier recovery this time compared to my first birth. Perhaps it is the combination of it being my second birth and having more support around me this time. But there are also a couple of things I found to be helpful in speeding up my recovery this time round.
