Fourth Trimester Voices

IVF After 45 — How I Survived My Geriatric Pregnancy What happens when you risk everything for motherhood?In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices , Dr. Toni Haley opens up about her emotional and physical journey...

We’re joined by Sharnece Thomas , a Licensed Professional Counselor and maternal mental health specialist dedicated to helping mothers heal emotionally during one of the most transformative and often overlooked seasons...

You prayed. You hoped. You finally held your miracle — and then came the silence. No one tells you that postpartum after IVF can feel different. That the joy of “finally” becoming a mom can live right beside exhaustion...

Postpartum pain is real — and too often, it’s dismissed. In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices , I break down the truth about postpartum pain. 💊 What’s actually normal vs. what’s not after birth ⚖️ Should moms...

I sit down with Dr. Jess Daigle — a board-certified NICU pediatrician, and mom — to talk about her journey from being a NICU mom to now advocating for families. Every day, NICU doctors care for the tiniest, most...

Wondered why things feel swollen, sore, dry, or just different postpartum, you’re not alone. In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, Dr. Carine Ange Tagni, Intimate Wellness Expert breaks down the most common...

✨ Pregnant after 35? Let’s set the record straight. Being an older mom doesn’t automatically mean complications, but it does come with unique considerations. In this episode, I break down: 👶 What “geriatric pregnancy”...

Every mom writes a birth plan. But what about the plan for AFTER birth?The truth is, the postpartum period is where most complications — and most gaps in care — happen. Your postpartum plan isn’t just a checklist…it’s...

💌 Dear Postpartum Me… If I could go back, I’d tell myself to slow down, breathe, and trust that healing takes time. I’d remind myself that I was worthy of rest, of support, of not having it all together. This week’s...

So many moms are told their fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, or low milk supply are “just postpartum.” But sometimes the answers are in your labs. 🧪 In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices , I’m breaking down the 5...

Too often, women—especially Black women—are taught to stay quiet in medical settings. To be polite. To not “make a fuss.” But silence can be deadly. In this episode, we uncover: 🔸 Why the “good patient” mindset costs...

Choosing where to give birth isn’t just about a room with a view it’s about building the right team for your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In this episode, I break down how to decide between choosing your OB first...

Postpartum women have been expected to suffer in silence for generations. From cultural expectations to gaps in medical care, the system has never been designed to support mothers after birth. In this episode, we’re...

Bladder leaks after having a baby are more common than you think—and they’re not something you just have to live with. In this empowering episode of Fourth Trimester Voices , we sit down with Lauren Barker , CEO and...

Ever wonder what a postpartum doula actually does? In this episode, we break down how doulas support new moms after birth—emotionally, physically, and practically. From helping you heal to holding space for your...