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.
On 5th June, I welcomed the arrival of my second daughter, two weeks before my estimated due date! And so, this post I had originally planned for became so much easier to write for I am truly experiencing the reality of it all now.
Becoming a mother of two definitely is much more challenging than expected, especially when your firstborn is still a toddler. Here are three challenges that I’ve personally come to experience.
Fourth Wellness had our first pop-up last Saturday, 13th May, at Pregnant and Popped, the Baby Fair for Mums by Empowa, held at Trehaus, Funan Mall! It was such an experience meeting different perinatal experts and several other businesses that are all about supporting mothers, mostly mother-founded as well!
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At Fourth Wellness, we want to love mothers in their fourth trimester and care for them as their bodies heal from giving birth. With that in mind, we have launched our new RESTORE collection to serve the needs of postpartum recovery for new moms through curated essential postpartum care items.
A woman’s body undergoes a whole lot of changes after being pregnant and giving birth, whether vaginally or by caesarean section. There’s much to care for a woman as she recovers from the whole birthing process. Here are some aspects of postpartum recovery that you can learn about in order to support their needs better:
Becoming a new mom is an exciting but also challenging experience. The transition to motherhood can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. While special occasions like the Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day naturally call for acts of love and appreciation, new mamas need ongoing love and support beyond an occasion. Here are some ways.
Valentine’s Day is a special day for moms, who often juggle a lot of responsibilities and deserve to be pampered. If you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for your wife who is also a mom, look no further than these top 10 local businesses.
Christmas is coming and if you are still on the search for gifts, here’s a list of what we have to offer during this season! And the best part – they are all gifts under $35 (before shipping)!
So the baby has been delivered safely and the mother is cleared for discharge from the hospital. What next then? Does she bounce back straightaway (or is expected to)? What do new moms go through and how can we learn more about the fourth trimester and how we, as their friends and/or family, can support
Words have a powerful impact on their listeners. Depending on what we say, they have the potential to lift people up, or tear down their spirits. The choice of words we use when we visit a new mom can either be very uplifting and affirming or downright discouraging and unhelpful.
