Today I'm answering a question that most people don't even think to ask - because it's barely discussed as part of your standard antenatal care! Yet it could be one of the most important steps towards truly coping and ultimately flourishing as a mother. In fact, most mums I know say 'I wish someone had told me how hard it would be in the early days.' It might be impossible to truly get across what it's like, but I hope that by understand what the fourth trimester is - and truly honouring it - then this most difficult time can perhaps be made a little easier.   In this episode I'll cover: What the fourth trimester is The three distinct phases of the fourth trimester Four coping strategies so you can emerge stronger and calmer (the last is the most important!) I hope that by listening to this episode you feel a little more prepared for the challenges of the first three months. And if you have already had a baby, perhaps it will help you make a bit more sense about why things were the way they were in those early days.   Links and resources: Heng Ou The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother Safe co-sleeping guidelines from the Lullaby Trust Carrying Matters The Fourth Trimester Mindful Breastfeeding episode with Anna Le Grange Tea with Tasha - join me for a free virtual cuppa Download the Postnatal Planning Checklist --- If you're a mum to be, a new mum or a mum of a pre-schooler, I'm offering free Tea with Tasha sessions for mums who need a cup of tea and a good chinwag to sort out their health niggles. Over a virtual cup of tea we'll talk about your challenges and by the end you will: Understand what might be missing from your diet that could be making you feel a bit rubbish Discover what food to eat to make you feel better Learn a couple of meals you can add to your repertoire so you don't keep missing out on it All done in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea while it's still hot - for once! Book in here.   --- Sign up for my newsletter and free downloads Follow me on Instagram #raisinghealthymothers Please share the podcast if you enjoyed the episode - the more mums we can reach the better!