The fourth trimester can be a pretty wonderful time. But it can also make you feel like you're alone in the wilderness with leaky breasts and a screaming baby, just kind of hanging out … waiting to get eaten by a mountain lion.
Well, not really, but even in the best of circumstances, there's still a lot of general angst and exhaustion going on, and probably some milk stains. Either way, it's a time where support is greatly needed, but often times, that support (in modern society), can feel hard to come by.
Postpartum doulas can help fill that support gap, but they can be pricey. That means, quality postpartum care (or any care at all!) ends up being something that only people who can afford it get to have, even though it's something everyone totally needs. A new app called My Fourth by Major Care seeks to change things and let me just tell you, I would've absolutely loved something like this when I was postpartum. I mean, who wouldn't? It's like having a postpartum doula in your pocket or at your bedside, whispering supportive words to you in your most worried, anxious, or sleep-deprived new parent moments.
The app is the first of its kind and helps connect postpartum people to doulas and lactation consultants. There are also a lot of really helpful features on the app, like meal plans for recovery, and much more.
If you're thinking that sounds pretty amazing (and uh, completely necessary), you're not wrong. But what's even more amazing is that the app is free. And for extra support, it's pretty close to free. It's just $29 a month for unlimited texting with postpartum doulas and lactation experts. That's basically worth its weight in liquid gold.
Right now, you can purchase a gift card for someone you love who needs postpartum support. It's the perfect gift idea for the holidays or really, anytime.
Check out all of the app's amazing features now!
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