Navigating body changes in the 'fourth trimester'

Synopsis: Before giving birth, it’s easy to underestimate what it will feel like to be sleep deprived and have a completely dependent new person in your life. The most important thing Dr. Maryam Siddiqui tells women about the first three months after giving birth is to be kind to yourself. Treat yourself like you would your best friend — be encouraging and accepting of successes and failures.

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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology