Postpartum recovery doesn’t end at six weeks. In reality, the body goes through massive hormonal, metabolic, digestive, and emotional changes for months after delivery.

In this episode, Dr. Taz explains the fourth trimester and why postpartum is one of the most physiologically demanding transitions a woman will experience. From hormone crashes and fluid shifts to blood sugar changes, gut slowdown, and emotional overwhelm, this conversation breaks down what’s actually happening inside the body after birth.

You’ll also learn how traditional systems like Chinese medicine and Ayurveda treated postpartum as a sacred 40–100 day healing period centered on rest, nourishment, warmth, and community, and how to apply those principles in modern life.

If you’re postpartum, pregnant, or supporting a new mom, this episode offers a practical, compassionate roadmap for healing and rebuilding energy after birth.

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Host: Dr. Taz; Edited and Produced by Clip Growth; Producer: Pat Gostek


Chapters:
00:00 Postpartum Recovery Explained: Why the Fourth Trimester Matters
01:33 Postpartum Hormone Crash: Estrogen, Progesterone, and Energy Loss
01:54 Postpartum Swelling and Water Retention After Birth
03:14 Postpartum Dry Skin, Hair Loss, and Libido Changes
03:37 Breastfeeding Hormones: Oxytocin, Cortisol, and Mood
05:07 Postpartum Weight Loss, Blood Sugar, and Insulin Resistance
06:33 Postpartum Gut Health: Constipation, Reflux, and Slow Digestion
08:00 Postpartum Depletion and Why “Bouncing Back” Fails
10:41 The Fourth Trimester: Chinese Medicine Postpartum Care
12:11 Ayurveda Postpartum Recovery and the 40–100 Day Rest Period
15:08 Mother and Baby Nervous System Connection After Birth
17:32 Postpartum Mental Health and the Power of Community Support
23:00 Modern Postpartum Care Plan: Holistic Healing After Birth
27:32 Postpartum Nutrition, Vitamins, and IV Therapy Support
28:17 Postpartum Exercise: Healing Movement vs Weight Loss
31:26 How to Plan Postpartum Recovery Before Delivery