Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum

154 episodes

Healthy Family Sleep With Sarah Healy, Certified Infant Sleep Specialist
2025/12/27 | 51 mins.
Sarah Healy is a certified sleep consultant who puts the health and wellness of babies first. And this fact is precisely why we invited her to be our guest on Fourth Trimester.Healthy family sleep is our topic, including key considerations around sleep training such as age, developmental factors, the unique needs of a given baby plus the unique needs of the parents and other adults in the household.After working with over 2,000 families and counting, Sarah has gained a great deal of wisdom that will benefit anyone looking to improve the amount and quality of sleep for their family. She will break down the fundamentals for us on this episode to get everyone feeling and sleeping better right away.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpocast.comConnect with Sarah Healy sarahhealysleep.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeLearn more The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks | Dr Angelique Millette on Sleep Training | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain DevelopmentResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
Nutritional Psychiatry's Role in a Healthy Fourth Trimester With Celeste Brinkerhoff
2025/12/13 | 53 mins.
Learn what Nutritional Psychiatry is and how it supports a healthy fourth trimester.Esther and Sarah have a great conversation with holistic health educator Celeste Brinkerhoff about micronutrients, genetics and tools that help people improve their mental health.As Celeste reminds us, “Prevention is everything. If both parents strengthen their nutrition and mental health before baby arrives, the whole family benefits.”Listen to learn simple tools that will help prevent symptoms that affect bonding, stability, and recovery.Enjoy!Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Celeste Brinkerhoff www.iammentallyreal.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Hardy NutritionalsMicronutrient Studies mentioned on the episode Protective effect of micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression on rates of postnatal depression at six months: A secondary analysis of NUTRIMUM | Additional Studies Learn more Preeclampsia Prevention, Warning Signs, and Treatment during Pregnancy & Postpartum | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent AsksResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | TikTokSpecial offer: Research-backed micronutrients for all the phases of your parenting journey. Code: FOURTH for 15% OFF hardynutritionals.com
Empowerment Tools for Postpartum Wellness from Dr. Eboni January
2025/11/29 | 42 mins.
Here are empowerment tools for postpartum wellness from an OB-GYN who has helped thousands of families during pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester. In this episode Dr Eboni January shares what she advises families based on her experiences after delivering 8,000 babies and counting. These Fourth Trimester tools can be used by everyone. They are about keeping parents and baby safe and well-resourced. Knowledge is power. Enjoy!Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Dr Eboni January doctorej.com | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | X | LinkedIn | YouTubeDr Eboni January's book EMPOWERED MOTHERHOOD: Essential Guide to Thriving During Pregnancy and BeyondLearn more Dadcare.org | Masterclass on Labor Complications | Wellness Wheel | Calm App | A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent AsksResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
Prevent Preeclampsia to Protect You & Your Baby
2025/11/15 | 55 mins.
Preeclampsia affects around 5-10% pregnancies, and increasingly we are learning new ways to lower risks. Here's how.In this episode, we are joined by OBGYN and maternal health leader Dr. Amanda P. Williams to talk about what every parent and perinatal professional should know about preeclampsia prevention, warning signs and treatment.Yes, this episode is all about safer pregnancies and healthier babies.You’ll learn who’s at higher risk, why low-dose aspirin and a home blood pressure cuff can be lifesaving, the postpartum warning signs that should never be ignored, and how doulas, partners, and families can advocate when it matters most - we even include scripts so you will know exactly what to say.Enjoy!Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcact.comConnect with Dr Amanda P Williams LinkedIn | Instagram | CMQCC.orgPreeclampsia Prevention Guides Guide for Parents from March of Dimes | Guide for Clinical Teams from March of Dimes | Low-dose Aspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia & Related Preterm Birth Initiative by CMQCCEssential at-home tools for pregnancy & postpartum Blood Pressure Cuff | AWHONN Post-Birth Warning Signs one-pager to hang on the fridgeLearn more California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P Williams | Data-Driven Parenting With Dr Amanda P WilliamsOur favorite Fourth Trimester Books The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother | Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years | Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood | Thriving Postpartum: Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La CuarentenaResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD...
The Best Diapers to Keep Your Baby Healthy with Miki Agrawal
2025/11/08 | 41 mins.
We had a lovely conversation with multiple-time founder Miki Agrawal on the best diapers & how small efforts parents make now can have a big impact for future generations. Listen to the episode to learn how certain diapers are better and healthier for your baby. Plus, pick up many great parenting tips along the way. The highest quality products aren't always the most expensive, and they may surprise you with how much better they are for your baby's health and the planet.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Miki Agrawal hirodiapers.com | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInCode FOURTHTRIMESTER at hirodiapers.com for a special intro offer of $99 for life on the monthly HIRO's Journey Subscription including diapers, HIRO Pouches and 4 packs of wipesLearn more One Simple Move Parents Can Make To Save Money, Time & The Planet | Reproductive Psychiatry: Optimizing Your Mental Health with Dr Ida EdenResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

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About 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

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