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The
Fourth Trimester:
Find the Power to Embrace the Journey
The
"fourth trimester" is still a very symbiotic time
between mother and baby. Mothers and fathers are learning
about their babies, and babies are learning about their parents.
Changes in relationships with partners can become strained
in this new uncharted territory.
Becoming
a new mom can throw even the most confident, successful woman
for a loop.A
new mom faces a variety of emotional and physical struggles.
In a New Mother's Support Group, Jessica Shapley of MomSupport,
addresses postpartum issues, such as:
:: sleep
deprivation
:: breast feeding
::
body image issues
:: staying
at home or working outside the home
:: childcare issues
:: balancing
the baby's needs with the family's needs
:: functioning
without any personal space Fathers and
parental partners need to incorporate their new roles as well.
Insecurity, feeling left out, and confusion about their new
role can be identified and addressed in father support and parent
support groups. | 
