How Can We Help You?
Welcome to our community! Our group consists of professionals from various fields including psychology, philosophy, obstetrics, law, personal training, lactation consulting, and psychiatry, all working in perinatal care. We are here to offer immediate support and ongoing counsel for those seeking a 'village.'
Whether you are pregnant, trying to conceive while facing infertility, coping with a pregnancy loss, considering voluntary termination, embarking on adoption or surrogacy, donating eggs or sperm, starting an LGBTQ+ family, struggling to understand your feelings postpartum, feeling isolated or down, or unsure about your newborn or toddler's needs—we are here to help!
We want to address problem of inadequate attention and care especially during the first and fourth trimesters of pregnancy. Yes, there is a fourth trimester. The trimester immediately delivering your baby is one of the most delicate for your health. You need to pay attention to every signal of your body. We know you might not have this time. We want to offer a forum where to talk to professionals in case you seek medical, psychological, existential, legal, practical help.
significant yet under-explored changes. This turmoil is leading to significant emotional, physical, and financial challenges for women. During the first trimester, women often experience intense symptoms but are pressured to maintain normal routines and conceal their pregnancy (LaChance Adams & Lundquist 2013). The fourth trimester involves caring for the newborn, often neglecting the mother’s health (Hodgkinson, Smith & Wittkowski 2014). This lack of care can result in alienation, objectification, and loss of identity (Young 1984; Bornemark 2023; Kristeva 1980), with substantial implications for women's well-being and societal costs. The project aims to resolve these issues by advocating for better recognition and care, potentially impacting policies and practices in prenatal care.
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