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.”
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
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breastfeeding and lactation medicine
Our physicians all specialize in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in the state of MN
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home visits
Appointments take place in the comfort of your own home
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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
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nutrition support
We provide guidance of food choices to best support maternal health and healing in addition to lactation
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direct access
You will have our direct access to your physician via text/phone/email 24/7
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mind/body support
Guidance on mind/body medicine techniques for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness
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education
We provide the most up to date evidence based guidance along with up and coming research information
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direct physician care
You will be cared for always by your own physician (with backup as needed)
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integrative medicine
We have our own herbal/supplement dispensary for patients to access for high quality recommended products at lower cost
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limited practice size
Most physicians take care of patient panel sizes that are over 2000 patients. We accept a very limited number of patients (less than 200 annually) which means more personalized care and time for your family
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