The 4th Trimester Archives - Monica + Andy Edit

How Does Parental Leave Policy in the US Stack Up Against Other Countries?

You’ve heard it before—maternity and paternity policies in the United States are the pits compared to the rest of the world. But this chart from the Pew Research Center, below, …

Is This the Best Investment You Can Make After Baby?

Postpartum doulas—caregivers trained to ‘mother the mother’ after birth— are becoming a popular solution to those frenzied first few weeks with a newborn. Wondering if they’re worth the investment? Read …

Want a Flexible Work Schedule? Here’s How 5 Moms Landed One

“I tell women that whole ‘you can have it all’ — mmm, nope. Not at the same time — that’s a lie. It’s not always enough to lean in, because …

Your Body After Delivery: 7 Changes That Are Totally Normal

There’s denying that pregnancy is a whirlwind—but postpartum recovery can throw you for just as big of a loop. And while there are apps and frequent doctors appointments to help …

10 Honest Truths About Being a New Mom

Any mom will tell you—even if you read all the baby books and take all the classes, the journey through new parenthood is an on-the-fly, messy, trial and error experience. …

What Research Says About Kids of Working Moms

Whether you’re sniffling through the final days of maternity leave, or feeling a swell of anxiety as a family-filled holiday break comes to an end, the guilt working moms feel …

What the HECK is a Doula?!

There’s so much to do and remember in the months leading up to baby. Paint the nursery. Pick a stroller. Practice swaddling. The list goes on and on. So if …