Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula
My name is Sarah Trott. I'm a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I've benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about the practical, emotional and social support parents and baby require, and importantly, helps set the tone for the lifelong journey of parenting. This podcast provides resources for new parents and examines the socio-cultural influences on parenting.
When I first became pregnant, I had never heard of postpartum Doulas, let alone knew what they did. So much of the training and preparation that expecting parents do is focused on the birth and newborn care. Once baby is born, often the first interaction parents have with medical or child professionals, other than the first pediatrician visits, is the six-week checkup with the OB/GYN. What about caring for mama and family between the birth and the six week doctor visit? What are the strategies for taking care of the partner and the rest of the family while looking after your newborn?
Our podcasts contain expert interviews with specialists from many fields to cover topics including postpartum doula practices, prenatal care, prenatal and postnatal yoga, parenting, breastfeeding, physical recovery from birth, nutrition, newborn care, midwifery, negotiating family visitation, and many more.
First-hand experience is shared through lots of stories from both new and seasoned parents. Hear what other parents are asking and what they have done in their own lives.
We reference other podcasts, internet resources and real-life experts who can help you on your own parenting journey. Visit our site at https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/
We hope you have a well-resourced and enjoyable experience as new parents.
Sarah Trott & Esther Gallagher xo
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 145
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Data-Driven Parenting With Dr Amanda P Williams
This episode featuring Dr Amanda P Williams is dedicated to how data can be a tool for informed decision-making, creating positive outcomes for both parents and their children.
With 35% of U.S. counti…
Future-Ready: Boost Your Kid's Success With These Positive Mindset Practices
In this episode, Jesse Bennett, an author and advocate for positive thinking among children, guides us on helping kids boost their success by developing a positive mindset through kindness, self-talk…
Meet Your Parenting Copilot: HelloGaia Makes Raising Kids Easier
In this episode, hosted by Didi D'Errico as a special edition, we focus on ACTIONABLE ways you can build more reliable, more accessible and more timely support as a new parent.
We know there are enou…
The Top 10 Toddler Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks with Dr Angelique Millette
In this episode, Sarah Trott talks with pediatric sleep consultant Dr. Angelique Millette to answer the top 10 TODDLER sleep questions every parent has. (Go to the BABY episode if you want help with …
Optimizing Your Mental Health with Dr Ida Eden, Reproductive Psychiatrist
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ida Eden, a reproductive psychiatrist and faculty member at Weill Cornell Medicine, to explore how you can optimize your emotional and psychological well-being du…
Baby Travel Tips - Stay Calm And Mother Up with Kacie McDonnell Hosmer & Gianna DeMedio Simon
On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we're bringing you the ultimate travel guide for parents.
Our special guests, Mother Up creators Kacie McDonnell Hosmer, former host of FOX Nation and …
Morning Sickness Causes and Cures: Hyperemesis Genetic Link Discovered by USC Geneticist Dr Marlena Fejzo
Rather amazingly, there hasn't been much research into the causes and potential cures for the nausea that around 70% of people experience during pregnancy. Until now.
Thankfully, Dr Marlena Fejzo is d…
Budgeting for Baby: Three Essential Steps for A Successful Family Budget
In this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast, we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP.
This episode centers on how families can create a budget that sets the family up for f…
Evidence Based Care for Improving Postpartum Recovery - Dr Rebecca Dekker
Dr Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth provides clear, plain-language guidance on postpartum recovery, including the very immediate period after birth from delivering the placenta and then through…
Breastfeeding Essentials Part 2: Manage Milk Supply, Proper Breast Pump Usage, Feeding On Demand
In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGM…
Breastfeeding Essentials Part 1: No Judgment Guide - Say Goodbye To Breastfeeding Pain
In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGM…
Family Financial Wellness: Three Finance Must-dos for Families - Don’t Make These Small Mistakes That Will Have a Big Impact Later
In this episode we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP. Laura shares her expertise in transforming financial lives and provides actionable steps that parents and soon-to-b…
Navigating Parenthood with Shari Stamps - Must-Know Tips From A Mother Of Six
Having six children means Shari Stamps knows a fair bit about preparing for postpartum. Since having kids, she's dedicated her life to growing her experience as a perinatal professional, taking many …
PMAD: Finding Peace Amid Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Ali Starling joins us to talk about the significant and often under-discussed topic of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD). Ali Starling is an experienced midwife and academic from the Univer…
Get A Healthy Start - Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Building Your Community with WIC's Kiran Saluja
This episode features Kiran Saluja, the Executive Director of the PHFE WIC (Women Infants Children) Program. She is a respected authority in the field of nutrition and breastfeeding. With a career sp…
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Doulas But Were Afraid To Ask
Here to answer the questions you always wanted to ask is Esther Gallagher, long-time birth and postpartum doula.
Top questions on this episode include:
- Are Doulas Worth It? How Much Do they Cost and ho…
The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks
Leading pediatric sleep consultant Dr Angelique Millette answers the Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions every parent asks.
We discuss real solutions that are safe and developmentally appropriate for your ba…
How Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling)
How can partners prepare for the fourth trimester? Sure, we have lots of practical suggestions such as relationship proofing, practical preparation, but there are some big considerations outside the …
Listening Partnerships, Unlocking Deeper Connection, and Elevating Family Dynamics
Parents benefit hugely from having regular and purposeful emotional outlets - when we take care of our own emotions, we are able to be more present, patient and connected with our children and famili…
The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P. Williams
It's Black Maternal Health Week and in this episode Sarah talks with Dr Amanda P Williams about the current state of postpartum maternal health and birth equity.
Sarah first heard Dr Williams give the…