In this article, Dr. Sonal Patel discusses Matrescence–the developmental transition to motherhood, or the process of becoming a mother. FAQs and support groups are provided, in addition to stories shared from non-birthing parents who experienced this identity shift as well. Information about the maternal brain from Nature Neuroscience is also provided. Keywords: matrescence_4thtri, matrescence, matrescence meaning, The fourth trimester, identity shift, Matrescence definiti