Since the literal beginning of mothers, rituals, customs, and traditions specific to postpartum and/or new mothers have existed across, virtually, ever culture and society. Join Desiree in this episode, as she talks about the importance of The Fourth Trimester, from the mother's point of view. This is the second part of last episode's talk about The Fourth Trimester, which was from the baby's point of view.

To learn more about Desiree's campaign to reduce the maternal mortality rate in The US, visit www.youneeduscampaign.com Sources for this episode include:

Traditional Postpartum Practices and Rituals, a Qualitative Systematic Review

Nursemidwivesmn.org

ScienceDirect.com

The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou

You're an animal and so is your baby. In episode 3, Desiree introduces the topic of the Fourth Trimester (the first three months postpartum) from your baby's point of view. Stay tuned for part two! Sources include: Scientific American, The World Health Organization, The Happiest Baby on the Block, and Dr. Charles Bluestone of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Childbirth is a pain, but so is the history of options for women... in general...but, specifically, in childbirth. In this episode, Desiree covers a brief history of pain management for women giving birth and the perception of that pain for the past 6000 years. Sources: CBE International, Atlas Obscura, ACOG.org, Hypnobirthing.com, History.com, Smithsonian. Daemonology by King James.