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

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

Written by: Sarah Roselinda Trott
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 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. 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 xoCopyright Sarah Roselinda Trott Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Self-Help Success
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    Community Doula Support Provides Families With Education, Empowerment, and Love with SisterWeb
    May 2 2026
    Community doula support can change how you experience pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. In this episode, you’ll learn how having the right support in place can help you feel safer, more confident, and better equipped to navigate real-life challenges beyond your birth plan.Marlee-I Mystic and Alli Cuentos are co-executive directors of SisterWeb and experienced birth workers leading a community-based model of doula care that centers advocacy, connection, and whole-family support.Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with SisterWeb sisterweb.org | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeLearn more How to Prepare for Postpartum Support So You Feel Less Alone After Baby | How Nethal Abdul-Mumin Is Helping Muslim Families Find Their Reflection In The Parenting Community | Get A Healthy Start - Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Building Your Community with WIC's Kiran SalujaResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Postpartum Support CollectionRecommended Books The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother(related podcast episodes featuring the authors of this book are Seven Factors That Influence The First Forty Days and Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arrives) | Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five YearsConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | InstagramIf you found this episode helpful, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or rating us on Spotify or wherever you listen. It helps more families find the information and support they need.
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    51 mins
  • Postpartum Recovery After 38 - Supporting Insulin, Hormones and Long-Term Health

    Postpartum Recovery After 38 - Supporting Insulin, Hormones and Long-Term Health
    Apr 25 2026

    Postpartum recovery after 38 is not just about healing from birth. It is about protecting your metabolism, stabilizing insulin, and understanding the hormonal shifts that can quietly influence your long-term health. In this episode, you’ll learn what most providers are not routinely testing, how nutrition and muscle mass impact recovery, and the small daily habits that build resilience for the years ahead.

    Sarah is joined by Megan Pfiffner, perimenopause nutrition expert and creator of the Perimenopause Matrix™, who brings a data-driven, systems-based approach to helping women reclaim their energy and hormonal balance.

    Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

    Connect with Megan Pfiffner meganpfiffnernutrition.com | Mornings With Megan Podcast | Instagram | Facebook

    Megan's Perimenopause Decoder helps you understand what's happening during perimenopause so you can make decisions from a place of clarity, not chaos

    Learn more When Perimenopause And Postpartum Overlap with Dr. Shosh Bennett | Prevent and Manage Gestational Diabetes With Certified Diabetes Educator Lily Nichols, RD | Nutrition and Nourishment - The Essentials | Prevent and Manage Gestational Diabetes With Certified Diabetes Educator Lily Nichols, RD | Fitness Coach Advice For Safe Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum

    Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

    Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

    If this episode helped you think differently about postpartum recovery after 38, we would be so grateful if you left a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform.

    Reviews help more parents and perinatal professionals discover these conversations when they are searching for trusted, evidence-based support.

    Thank you for being part of this community. Sarah & Esther xo
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    45 mins
  • Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep

    Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep
    Apr 18 2026

    Your baby’s nervous system is the foundation for sleep, emotional regulation, and lifelong health, yet most parents are never shown what actually supports its development. In this episode, you’ll learn how everyday moments of connection, movement, and time in nature can shape calmer behavior and more resilient outcomes for your child.

    Kathleen Lockyer brings nearly 30 years of experience in pediatric development and nervous system regulation, offering grounded, practical insight for parents navigating the early months.

    Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

    Connect with Kathleen Lockyer kathleenlockyer.com | Instagram | Facebook

    Kathleen's Book Wild Inside: How Nature Protects Your Child's Mental Health and Restores Yours

    Learn more Micro Destressing For Busy Parents with Sarah Ezrin, Author of The Yoga of Parenting | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | Baby Carrier Guide: Benefits, Safety & Tips with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, and Babywearing Educator | Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn - Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie

    Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

    Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

    If this episode helped you better understand your baby’s needs and feel more confident in these early months, we’d be so grateful if you left a rating and review wherever you listen. Your support helps more families find trusted, evidence-based support during the fourth trimester.

    It also helps us continue bringing you conversations like this one with Kathleen Lockyer, focused on improving outcomes for parents and babies. Thank you and enjoy!!
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    34 mins
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