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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'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. 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://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/ We hope you h 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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Prepare for Life After Baby with the Right Postpartum Support
Episode 163
Saturday, 4 April, 2026
Preparing for birth is only part of the journey. What happens after baby arrives matters just as much.This is about how to have a well-resourced fourth trimester so that you know what actions you can take in the first weeks, months and year with your newborn.In this episode, Esther and I explore postpartum support and how to prepare for life after baby so you don’t feel alone.Our guest, Claudia Penate, birth and postpartum doula and educator, shares how to:• build your support system before baby arrives• align with your partner on expectations• navigate the first six weeks with more confidence• prioritize self-care without guiltSupport is not optional in the fourth trimester. It shapes recovery, mental health, and how your family begins.Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Claudia Penate claudiapenate.com | InstagramMindfulness Birth Prep & Parenting Courses Natural Resources | Mindful BirthingLearn more Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks | Evidence Based Care for Improving Postpartum Recovery with Dr Rebecca Dekker | Postpartum Recovery Support Through Honoring the Sacred Window With Christine EckResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | InstagramIf this episode helped you feel more prepared or supported, we’d really appreciate it if you left a review and rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listened to this episode.Your feedback helps other parents find this show and access the kind of support that can make a meaningful difference in the early weeks with a new baby.
