The Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Recovery, Hormones, and Mental Health

As we continue our series on sexual health before, during, and after pregnancy, on this episode, Dr. Sadaf shifts the focus to everything you need to know about the fourth trimester. Learn all about the physical and emotional realities of the fourth trimester, with a breakdown of essential recovery tips for both vaginal deliveries and C-sections. Also, Dr. Sadaf tackles the hard truth of how and why there is a systemic lack of postpartum support in traditional healthcare. Plus, this episode also goes into detail about low estrogen during lactation, how genitourinary syndrome of lactation causes vaginal dryness and painful sex, and why topical vaginal estrogen and proper lubrication are essential for comfort. In addition to all of that, Dr. Sadaf also addresses the critical differences between postpartum blues, depression, and rare postpartum psychosis.

Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.

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