⁠⁠The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson

PART 1 of 5: Part 1 of Book- Preparing For The Fourth Trimester

Ch 1. The Postpartum Revolution

Ch 2. Setting Yourself Up for a Smooth Transition to Motherhood

Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-C

OVERVIEW Episode 105 explores Ch. 1 & 2 of The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality, by Kimberly Ann Johnson. Page numbers and links in show notes for listeners to find additional information on topics explored from the source.

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support.

If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a resource to connect with is Postpartum Support International ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.postpartum.net⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CHAPTERS and NOTATIONS

Ch. 1 The Postpartum Revolution

02:15 Discussion of The Fourth Trimester card deck by Kimberly Ann Johnson

04:50 Author’s website as a resource www.kimberlyannjohnson.com

07:30 Discussion from context of book about prioritizing mama and what that might look like

08:10 Reference to book What to Expect When You Are Expecting by Heidi Murkoff

09:00 Discussion related to unspoken messages around birthing person and postpartum

10:00 (pg.25) How long is the 4th trimester discussion

11:00 (pg.26) Definition of postpartum

11:25 Discussion related to other cultures and postpartum period

12:00 (pg.28) 5 universal needs in postpartum period from author

13:00 (pg.29) Reference to resting period around the world.

16:45 (pg.31-32) Discussion from book and not rushing nature. When birthing person feels supported they thrive.

Ch. 2 Setting Yourself Up for a Smooth Transition to Motherhood

21:20 Discussion of possible supports and ways to ask for help

22:55 Resource: Check On Mom

24:00 (pg.36) Preparing to rest and discussion of “lazy”

28:40 (pg.42) Journal exercise from author and tuning into inner dialogue

30:00 Example of nesting experience

31:40 (pg.46) Use of mantra and asking / receiving support.

Childrens’ Book

37:30 Blanket: Journey to Extreme Coziness, by Loryn Brantz

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Stay Connected

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Megan Riesgo ⁠⁠www.riesgosupport.com⁠⁠

Joy Walsh ⁠⁠www.wellnessconstellation.com