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No One Told Us

Episode 84: Emotionally Preparing for the Fourth Trimester with Lauren Hays & Megan Dalton

Apr 10, 2025
44:17

Episode 84: Emotionally Preparing for the Fourth Trimester with Lauren Hays & Megan Dalton


This week Rachael and guests Lauren Hays & Megan Dalton, founders of The Matrescence,  talk all about the concept of “Matrescence” and why new mothers need better support. They highlight how the lack of understanding for the monumental transformation of becoming a mother is harmful and contributes to the maternal mental health crisis in this country. 


Inside this episode:

  • What is Matrescence?
  • The importance of NOT waiting to prioritize your own well-being as a mom
  • Practical self-care strategies for postpartum 
  • How Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) affects breastfeeding
  • Sleep, or lack thereof, and the toll it takes on new parents
  • And so much more!


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Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast.

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