Navigating postpartum recovery and transitioning to new parenthood. We have created a checklist and guidance for new mothers to create their own postpartum plans. During labor and delivery, mothers typically have their plans in place to address what they need to feel safe and supported during childbirth. Once the baby is born, however, the mother […]
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Birthing Parent Health Information One-Pager
Birthing Parent Health Information One-Pager
Below, you can view the new parent health information one-pager, along with an overview for ideas to introduce and use the tool in practice. These are helpful for clinics to distribute at discharge or during postpartum visits.
New Baby Health Information One-Pager
New Baby Health Information One-Pager
Below, you can view the new baby health information one-pager, along with an overview for ideas to introduce and use the tool in practice. These are helpful for clinics to distribute at discharge or during postpartum visits. < Resources
Taking Care of You
Taking Care of You
Postpartum Recovery Booklet on a variety of health and self-care topics
Postpartum Care Plan
Postpartum Care Plan
Navigating postpartum recovery and transitioning to new parenthood. We have created a Care Plan for care team members and birthing parents to customize and tailor recovery. < Resources
Birth Control After Baby
Birth Control After Baby
Contraception booklet, available in English and Spanish. < Resources
Postpartum Visit Checklist
Postpartum Visit Checklist
The postpartum visit is an important time to listen and thoughtfully engage with new parents. To support mom-centered care, the 4th Trimester Project team has tested, adapted, and launched the postpartum visit checklist. New mothers often have to work hard to make it to their postpartum visit. For some, this may be the last health […]
Maternal Health Warning Signs: When to Call 911 and When to Call Your Provider
Maternal Health Warning Signs: When to Call 911 and When to Call Your Provider
Maternal Health Warning Signs video reel series with Nurse Nikki Video part 1: When to call 911 – maternal health warning signs that are urgent and considered a medical emergency. Video part 2: When to call your provider – maternal health warnings signs where you need to contact and connect with a health care team member and address with […]
Postpartum and Intimacy Checklist
Postpartum and Intimacy Checklist
< Resources Nurse Nikki shares a checklist for health care teams to use while speaking with new moms about sex and intimacy. As health care providers for pregnant and postpartum families, we often stick to what we know. Maybe your job is helping families get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have a healthy birth. Or maybe […]