This episode sees the midwives discuss the fourth trimester - the first twelve weeks of a new baby’s life and all that goes with it. 

Gizmos, gadgets, how to “ruin” your baby, the influence of capitalism and the “momfluencer body”. 

Roisin discussed matrescence - thinking of the transition to motherhood like adolescence, a time to be respected and supported. 

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References:

@nuanuaonline on Insta, for Irish matrescence courses and resources

Amy Taylor Kabbaz - Mama Rising (book and podcast)

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/matrescence-5-initial-steps-to-start-to-reclaim-yourself-within-motherhood/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871519212000340

https://academic.oup.com/past/article/246/Supplement_15/263/6101630?login=true

https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/creating-meaningful-rituals-for-the-fourth-trimester/

https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood?language=en