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
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Susi Hately on How New Moms Can Prepare for and Recover from Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Dr Monica Hannon - The Two Most Common Medical Issues That Come Up During the First 6 Weeks Post-birth
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Fitness Coach Brianna Battles on Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Marisa Belger shares Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arrives
Learn how to fortify your relationship before baby arrives. We speak with Marisa Belger who is the co-author of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother about important t…
Dad Real Talk With Andrew Gentry Law on How Dads Can Become the Father They Want to Be
The episode all about Dads. We talk with a stay-at-home Dad, Andrew Gentry-Law, who shares his personal experiences with newborn twins, and about his work in helping other new dads in their roles as …
Heng Ou and Amely Greeven on Food, Postpartum Preparation and the Importance of Restoring Mama's Health After Birth
Authors of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother. We discuss how to prepare your home, your kitchen, your mind and your supporters ahead of baby’s arrival.
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Lisa Chin Shares Her Fourth Trimester Confinement Story
Chinese culture practices postnatal "confinement" also known as "sitting the month" where women adhere (as much or as little as they want) to a set of guidelines designed to help them relax and regai…
Julia Aziz and Lessons of Labor
Julia Aziz captured 20+ years of working with parents in an incredibly readable memoir called Lessons of Labor wherein she documented learnings parents can apply in their own lives. Julia shares insi…
Sandra Lloyd on Preparing for Parenthood
Sandra Lloyd is a Depth Hypnosis Practitioner. Learn about how becoming a parent brings up emotional issues from our own experience as children. We share thoughts on how to take what you want from yo…
Your Perfect Birth Plan Part 1 - The Ultimate Birth Plan Template You Can Customize And Use Yourself!
We take you step-by-step through a birth plan document (and there's even a template on our site - go to the full show notes!)
We define and talk through the pros and cons of each item. Enjoy! Sarah & …
Guest Reise Tanner on Realizing Our Potential as Parents
Guest Reise Tanner applies her decades of mentoring experience to share guidance on creating an atmosphere of confidence and acceptance for new parents. She helps parents articulate new visions of th…
Guest Beth Berry is a Life Coach for Parents
Guest Beth Berry, writer, life coach, mother of four daughters explains how In the Absence of the Village, parents Struggle Most. Beth’s coaching work focuses on empowering women and families. When w…
Guest Dr. Angelique Millette Sleep Part 2
Dr. Angelique Millette is a nationally-recognized pediatric sleep consultant. We discuss realistic expectations for sleep during the first weeks and months with a newborn, strategies for parents with…
Guest Jeni Diaz Axline, Co-Founder of Parenthoods Inc
Meet a mama who created a successful tech startup after having her first baby. We discuss the balance of baby life and social life, as well as how to prepare for baby number two. Enjoy!
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Guest Dr. Angelique Millette on sleep training
Dr. Angelique Millette is a nationally-recognized pediatric sleep consultant. We discuss a modern, compassionate take on “sleep training” that provides baby with love and comfort, and importantly, me…
Nutrition and Nourishment - The Essentials
Learn strategies for feeding the new parent in your life and yourself as you make your way through the first weeks and months with your newborn at home. Eat well! Sarah and Esther xo
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Guest Allyson Downey on Career + Parenting
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