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This Memorial requests the Governor to declare September 23, 2022, as "Fourth Trimester Care Day" in New Mexico, recognizing that the first three months after childbirth, referred to as the "fourth trimester," is a critical period of significant physical, hormonal, and psychosocial transformation for new mothers that requires dedicated care and support. The Memorial highlights that current healthcare practices often focus more on pregnancy and birth, with limited postpartum follow-up, leaving many mothers to struggle with undiagnosed and untreated physical and mental health issues, such as breastfeeding difficulties, depression, anxiety, and physical pain, which can negatively impact their well-being and their ability to care for their infants. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of maternal and infant health and advocates for comprehensive support for mothers during this transitional phase, noting that organizations like physical therapists can play a role in postpartum recovery.