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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaMy 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 ... Author: Sarah Roselinda Trott
My name is Sarah Trott. I started this show when I became 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. Shes 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://fourthtrime Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner
Episode 179
Saturday, 17 October, 2026
Most parenting falls into one of four main parenting styles. Do you know what your parenting style is? If you have a partner, is their parenting style the same as yours? You might agree on wanting happy, healthy children, but disagree on how to achieve that shared goal.Discover the four main parenting styles, how your own upbringing shapes your instincts, and the conversations that can help you turn disagreements into a shared plan. You’ll learn practical questions to ask before conflict hits, how to set boundaries together, and ways to find common ground without needing to agree on every detail.Dr. Shoshana Bennett is a perinatal psychologist, author, and longtime Fourth Trimester guest. She brings a no-shame approach to helping parents examine familiar patterns, separate shared values from tactics, and build a plan they can revisit and repair.Full show notes Fourth TrimesterConnect with Dr. Shoshana Bennett Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInResources mentioned APA Parenting Styles Overview | Becoming the Parent You Want to Be | Dr. Shosh’s books and resourcesLearn more The Mental Load of Parenting | Fourth Trimester NewsletterResources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionPartner Deals Discount Codes | Prenatal & Postnatal Vitamins | Every Mother | Affiliate DisclosuresConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | InstagramFollow the show, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a parenting partner who wants a calmer way to talk about parenting values and expectations.












