integrative 4th trimester medical care and lactation support in your home

”A mother is born months and sometimes even years before a baby emerges from the womb. The transformation may begin with a dream, a longing, or even come as a complete surprise when looking at a pregnancy test or gazing into the eyes of her baby, months after it was born. Her matrescence will forever change her, whether she holds a child in her arms, her heart, or her dreams.”

Dr. Haggerty

Matrescence (n): The process of becoming a mother, coined by Dana Raphael, Ph.D. (1973). Matrescence is a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond. The exact length of matrescence is individual, recurs with each child, and may arguably last a lifetime! The scope of the changes encompass multiple domains –bio-psycho-social-political-spiritual– and can be likened to the developmental push of adolescence. –– Aurélie Athan, Ph.D

Fourth Trimester Doc Advantages

breastfeeding and lactation medicine

Our physicians all specialize in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in the state of MN

home visits

Appointments take place in the comfort of your own home

longer appointments

Visits are scheduled for over an hour, are available same day or next day in addition to after hours or weekend visits if needed

nutrition support

We provide guidance of food choices to best support maternal health and healing in addition to lactation

direct access

You will have our direct access to your physician via text/phone/email 24/7

mind/body support

Guidance on mind/body medicine techniques for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness

education

We provide the most up to date evidence based guidance along with up and coming research information

direct physician care

You will be cared for always by your own physician (with backup as needed)

integrative medicine

We have our own herbal/supplement dispensary for patients to access for high quality recommended products at lower cost

limited practice size

Most physicians take care of patient panel sizes that are over 2,000 patients. We accept a very limited number of patients (less than 200 annually) which means more personalized care and time for your family