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This Memorial declares February 14, 2022, as "Fourth Trimester Care Day" in the Senate, recognizing the critical period of physical, hormonal, and psychosocial transformation a mother undergoes in the first three months after childbirth, often referred to as the "fourth trimester." It highlights that current healthcare often focuses on pregnancy and a single postpartum visit, neglecting the significant, often undiagnosed, physical and mental health issues mothers face during this time, such as depression, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, and physical recovery challenges. The Memorial emphasizes the interconnected well-being of mother and infant, advocating for comprehensive support for mothers during this transition, and further resolves to invite a physical therapy organization to present to the legislative health and human services committee to discuss these issues.