Description
The ‘village’ proves to be indispensable in the Fourth Trimester.
Recommitting to care and support in the Fourth Trimester is an extensive summary of scientific evidence proving that social support is instrumental for positive postpartum experience and well-being. The paper emphasizes the need for physical, social, emotional, and psychological support for women and families during this critical period of transition and discusses the importance of support and the most pressing gaps in the continuum of maternal healthcare.
Written by the Postnatal Support Network and reproductive health expert Kathy Herschderfer.
