The economics of the 4th trimester | Dr. Sonal Patel | TEDxOcala

[@itswakeboarding]

Thank you for speaking about this! As a new mom myself I am so glad that there are people like you checking in on new families and paving the way for us to normalize home care again. As a new mom especially post C-section I was SO thankful for this and to not add the extra stressor of going out with my newborn.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you…and not to have gone out with baby just days after abdominal surgery is so so much better.

[@janetslicer3637]

WOW! I wish this had been around in the eighties! I know myself and colleagues suffered greatly at this time. We were told to bite the bullet and keep going. Great talk, it is always amazing to see women helping women!

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you and I’m so sorry you and your colleagues had to go through that. Thank you so sharing and adding to the conversation.

[@surabhikhare4734]

Excellent job Sonal!! You are definitely forging the path for a better way to handle the 4th trimester. We need to recognize and address the issues a mom faces during one of the most important phases in her life.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you ❤

[@ejudith]

This talk was SO eye-opening for me! The fact that maternal mortality in the US is SO much higher than any other industrialized nation, that 78% of those deaths are after birth in the 4th trimester, AND that 4 out of 5 of these deaths are preventable... OMG! Blew me away! I also loved how you illustrated how much this issue impacts the socio-economic well-being of our entire nation. Such important work you are doing! Thank you for shedding light on this topic!

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you❤ … I’m so glad. And thank you for commenting❤… it was amazing meeting you!

[@geetikakale2199]

An important topic explained and explored in incredible detail with data, examples and personal stories to lend it authenticity. Loved it and thank you for bringing this conversation to the forefront. Every pregnancy, postpartum or 4th trimester needs more conversation and moms need to be seen for all that they go through. So many of us go through these difficulties and PPD silently sometimes inspite of the amazing support system we have. Congratulations and wishing this movement gains momentum!👏 👏

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you! ❤

[@UnFUG_Your_Life]

Dr. Sonal Patel does an excellent job of highlighting the often-overlooked costs and challenges faced by families during this important time. As a psychologist, I appreciate the focus on the importance of supporting new mothers and families in their transition to parenthood. This support can have a significant impact on maternal mental health and well-being, which is essential for healthy family dynamics. Great job on bringing attention to this important issue, and for delivering a clear and impactful message."

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you so much and thank you for commenting

[@AngelicaFox-zs9np]

Thanks for sharing your experience and address this import topic and the impact in our community economically with data and facts. There is definitely another way, and you are changing the pattern and stigma.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you ❤

[@tatianagreene696]

Thank you for shinning some light on such an important topic. Amazing talk!

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you ❤

[@sheetal223]

Thank you so much for bringing awareness and conversation around such a critical topic effecting our community!!

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you ❤

[@BR-cb5gw]

Dr patel is truly inspirational!! I’m thrilled she is shinning light on this issue.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you so much ❤

[@laramorgan5095]

This is absolutely fantastic! Such great insight. Dr Patel so eloquently presented how important this area of health & wellbeing is for all families. I’m a family medicine PA; this was exceptionally true & heartfelt.

[@nayacare6918]

Oh thank you.

[@EquilibriumTelevision]

What an amazing person, actively making the world better.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you so much and this is very sweet comment. 🙏🏽

[@meganbrown4290]

Thank you for bringing to light the trials and tribulations of the 4th trimester! The most difficult of all the trimesters that nobody ever talks about.

[@VKROWDY]

Such an important topic not discussed enough! Great job 👏🏼

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you so much for listening and commenting.

[@ocalatoastmastersclubs3038]

Excellent talk. Thank you Patel. Bravo.

[@MellieT-wv1eq]

Amazing and inspiring. Thank you for putting this so well.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you so much!

[@ourlittlefriends379]

For me, the best moment is when I first saw my child. This is magic.🥰

[@frankjandl9613]

A few years ago, I was watching the film "Eastern Promises." It is film about a Russian organized crime in London and the interaction one mobster has with a midwife. Watching film I saw professions in the British NHS that don't exist in the US. Dulas and midwives. The NHS has nurses, OB/GYNs, midwives, and dulas. The American medical system has nurses and OB/GYNs. Midwives and dulas clearly service purposes in the birthing process around the world. Both before the birth and after the birth. But somewhere in American history, these professions disappeared. In my opinion, women are suffering for it, new born babies are suffering for it, their families are suffering for it. Why did they go away? How do we bring them back?

[@sidra011]

Every mother has great memories with his baby 👶

[@N8.the.Gr8]

That was an awesome Ted talk, thank you

[@bukurie6861]

Thank you for your TED-talks😍💐🌏

[@studentdrcom]

Dr. Sonal Patel’s TEDxOcala talk presents an insightful claim for the need to extend maternity leave to include the first three months after birth. Dr. Patel’s major points are that this is a crucial time for mothers to recover, establish breastfeeding, and bond with the infant, which all hold long-term benefits for both mother and baby. Dr. Patel notes that many countries, including the U.S., do not provide adequate support for new mothers during this time and this causes significant negative economic and social impacts. Although Dr. Patel’s argument is persuasive, I feel there are important counterpoints to be considered. One concern is the potential cost that comes with extending maternity leave. Employers will likely be hesitant to offer paid leave for an additional three months due to becoming a potential financial burden. It also may be difficult for small businesses to extend the longer leave due to having fewer employees. However, although I do not yet have the answer to these, I feel there are creative ways these barriers could be overcome so that Dr. Patel’s recommended extended leave could be granted. Another argument to be considered is that extending maternity leave may not be desired by all mothers. While some mothers may need more recovery time, others may feel ready to return to work sooner. Or some mothers may want to take their leave intermittently rather than in one large chunk depending on home circumstances and childcare. It is possible that flexible maternity leave could be considered for the future work force. One the flip-side benefits have been proven to exist when granting an extended maternity leave. Studies have shown that provided paid maternity leave can increase employee satisfaction and improve employee retention, reduce turnover costs, and increase productivity. I do not know the definite financial gain, but is it possible that this could out-weight the economic burden of concern further down the line? For example, in Sweden, mothers are more likely to return to work and have higher earnings long-term, suggesting that extended maternity leave could be an investment. One could argue that by denying an extended maternity leave, mothers are being denied the ethical principle of non-maleficence. This principle states that we should not cause harm or inflict unnecessary suffering on others. Denying mothers adequate time to recover after childbirth and bonding time with their newborn could put both individuals’ health and well-being at risk. In conclusion, it is important to consider alternative approaches to supporting new mothers during the postpartum period. Employers could potentially offer mothers of maternity leave alternative approaches. For example, employers could offer more flexible use of leave or work arrangements, such as telecommunication or reduced hours, to help new mothers find a happy balance.

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[@KaryAMoon]

I have been so excited to watch/listen to this. So amazed by you!! You are doing such important work, Dr. Patel!! 💖🤗

[@Official_rahul409]

🎉🎉🎉

[@funnytv-1631]

If your dreams don't scare you they are too small. Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.

[@armandocastillorodriguez1731]

Muy buen video

[@nayacare6918]

Gracias ❤

[@hdu39]

Please bring U-tuber Dhruv Rathee and author Sobers Rodrigues as well.

[@nayacare6918]

Please tell me more about them and related to this topic.. would love to learn more.

[@hanifaehsani6607]

👍👍👍

[@thatomofolo452]

Hmmmm 🤔🤔🤔

[@meganbrown4290]

Thank you for bringing to light the trials and tribulations of the 4th trimester! The most difficult of all the trimesters that nobody ever talks about.

[@nayacare6918]

Thank you ❤