In this powerful episode, we sit down with OB/GYN and mother of two, Dr. Agena Davenport, to talk about what really needs to happen at your 6-week postpartum visit. From navigating neurodivergence after birth to recognizing when something doesn't feel right, Dr. Davenport shares how moms can show up informed, empowered, and heard. She reminds us that this visit isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a critical moment for your body, mind, and long-term health.

Whether you're preparing for your own postpartum visit or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.

Black mothers are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women—but what’s rarely talked about is that more than 50% of these deaths happen AFTER birth.

In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, we’re diving deep into why Black women’s pain and concerns are ignored and the history behind it, the Medicaid and insurance gaps that leave moms without care, the real barriers keeping Black mothers from getting the support they need, and most importantly—what we can do about it.

As birth shifted from home to hospital, medical advancements saved lives—but at what cost?

In this episode of Fourth Trimester Voices, we dive into the medicalization of birth and how it led to the decline of postpartum care. While interventions and hospital births became the norm, the support that once surrounded new mothers slowly disappeared.

What did we leave behind? How can we reclaim postpartum care in a system that prioritizes birth but often overlooks recovery? Tune in as we unpack the history, the impact, and what moms need to know.