What happens when an emergency room doctor turns her focus from trauma bays to baby blues?
In this powerful episode of The Birth Squad, we’re joined by Dr. Phindile Chowa—board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, CEO of EMCare2U, and author of What to Expect Next: A Postpartum Guide for A Healthy, Happy Mom. She’s also the host of The 4th Trimester Podcast, where she dives deep into what really happens after birth—the messy, beautiful, often ignored chapter of postpartum healing.
Dr. Chowa pulls back the curtain on the real fourth trimester, sharing insights from both her medical background and personal journey. Whether you’re in the thick of new motherhood or preparing for what’s ahead, this conversation is your invitation to feel seen, heard, and supported.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✔️ Why even doctors are surprised by the reality of postpartum ✔️ How to build your postpartum care plan BEFORE baby arrives ✔️ The truth about mental, emotional, and physical healing ✔️ What ER visits can teach us about what’s missing in postpartum care ✔️ Dr. Chowa’s mission to make postpartum support accessible, mobile, and real
🩺 Connect with Dr. Phindile Chowa: 📘 What to Expect Next: A Postpartum Guide for A Healthy, Happy Mom – Buy on Amazon 🌐 Website: www.emcare2u.com 📸 Instagram: @drphindile 🎙️ Podcast: The 4th Trimester on Spotify ▶️ YouTube: @The4thTrimester
💬 Have you experienced the “invisible” 4th trimester? Share your story in the comments—we see you.
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