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

Sarah Roselinda Trott

181 episodes

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.

More about the show

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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  1. How to Rewrite Your Birth Story and Find Joy After Trauma with Chanti Smith

    · 48 min · S1 E131

    Birth is one of the most transformative experiences in a person’s life, but when things don’t go as planned - something traumatic or simply not what you thought would happen - the emotional impact can linger. Chanti…

  2. Get the Most From Your Night Doula and Get More Sleep With Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas

    · 37 min · S1 E130

    I don't know about you, but one of my top goals as a parent of a newborn was getting more sleep. A night doula is a great addition to any postpartum dream team because they will help with achieving exactly that - more…

  3. How to Maximize Maternity Leave & Paternity Benefits with MAMAttorney Daphne Delvaux

    · 53 min · S1 E129

    Wondering how to make the most of your parental leave? In this episode, we talk with Mamattorney lawyer Daphne Delvaux about your rights, how to maximize your maternity, paternity, and parental leave benefits, and what…

  4. Baby Carrier Guide: Benefits, Safety & Tips with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, Trained Babywearing Expert

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E128

    Discover the benefits of babywearing in this episode with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, postpartum doula, and trained babywearing expert. Whitney shares tips on choosing and using baby carriers, safety essentials, and how…

  5. Proper Sitz Bath Guide: Natural Healing & How to Be the Best Friend to a New Mom with Esther Gallagher

    · 56 min · S1 E127

    Learn the benefits of a sitz bath DONE PROPERLY for postpartum healing, with step-by-step guidance on how to prepare one using natural, soothing ingredients. This DIY Sitz Bath Guide will teach you how to care for…

  6. Sacred Postpartum Traditions: How to Heal, Thrive, and Honor Your Fourth Trimester with Pānquetzani

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E126

    Discover the wisdom of sacred postpartum traditions with Pānquetzani, a traditional healer and advocate for holistic maternal care. In this episode, we explore time-honored practices that support healing, thriving, and…

  7. Data-Driven Parenting With Dr Amanda P Williams

    · 40 min · S1 E125

    This episode featuring Dr Amanda P Williams is dedicated to how data can be a tool for informed decision-making, creating positive outcomes for both parents and their children. With 35% of U.S. counties classified as…

  8. Future-Ready: Boost Your Kid's Success With These Positive Mindset Practices

    · 32 min · S1 E124

    In this episode, Jesse Bennett, an author and advocate for positive thinking among children, guides us on helping kids boost their success by developing a positive mindset through kindness, self-talk, and mindfulness…

  9. Meet Your Parenting Copilot: HelloGaia Makes Raising Kids Easier

    · 47 min · S1 E123

    In this episode, hosted by Didi D'Errico as a special edition, we focus on ACTIONABLE ways you can build more reliable, more accessible and more timely support as a new parent. We know there are enough barriers to…

  10. The Top 10 Toddler Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks with Dr Angelique Millette

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E122

    In this episode, Sarah Trott talks with pediatric sleep consultant Dr. Angelique Millette to answer the top 10 TODDLER sleep questions every parent has. (Go to the BABY episode if you want help with baby sleep! Link…

  11. Optimizing Your Mental Health with Dr Ida Eden, Reproductive Psychiatrist

    · 41 min · S1 E121

    In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ida Eden, a reproductive psychiatrist and faculty member at Weill Cornell Medicine, to explore how you can optimize your emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy,…

  12. Baby Travel Tips - Stay Calm And Mother Up with Kacie McDonnell Hosmer & Gianna DeMedio Simon

    · 51 min · S1 E120

    On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we're bringing you the ultimate travel guide for parents. Our special guests, Mother Up creators Kacie McDonnell Hosmer, former host of FOX Nation and Mansion Global,…

  13. Morning Sickness Causes and Cures: Hyperemesis Genetic Link Discovered by USC Geneticist Dr Marlena Fejzo

    · 40 min · S1 E119

    Rather amazingly, there hasn't been much research into the causes and potential cures for the nausea that around 70% of people experience during pregnancy. Until now. Thankfully, Dr Marlena Fejzo is dedicating her…

  14. Budgeting for Baby: Three Essential Steps for A Successful Family Budget

    · 42 min · S1 E118

    In this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast, we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP. This episode centers on how families can create a budget that sets the family up for financial success,…

  15. Evidence Based Care for Improving Postpartum Recovery - Dr Rebecca Dekker

    · 47 min · S1 E117

    Dr Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth provides clear, plain-language guidance on postpartum recovery, including the very immediate period after birth from delivering the placenta and then through the extended…

  16. Breastfeeding Essentials Part 2: Manage Milk Supply, Proper Breast Pump Usage, Feeding On Demand

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E116

    In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGMENT guide. Just the…

  17. Breastfeeding Essentials Part 1: No Judgment Guide - Say Goodbye To Breastfeeding Pain

    · 49 min · S1 E115

    In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGMENT guide. Just the…

  18. Family Financial Wellness: Three Finance Must-dos for Families - Don’t Make These Small Mistakes That Will Have a Big Impact Later

    · 42 min · S1 E114

    In this episode we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP. Laura shares her expertise in transforming financial lives and provides actionable steps that parents and soon-to-be parents can take…

  19. Navigating Parenthood with Shari Stamps - Must-Know Tips From A Mother Of Six

    · 35 min · S1 E113

    Having six children means Shari Stamps knows a fair bit about preparing for postpartum. Since having kids, she's dedicated her life to growing her experience as a perinatal professional, taking many courses including…

  20. PMAD: Finding Peace Amid Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E112

    Ali Starling joins us to talk about the significant and often under-discussed topic of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD). Ali Starling is an experienced midwife and academic from the University of California…

  21. Get A Healthy Start - Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Building Your Community with WIC's Kiran Saluja

    · 48 min · S1 E111

    This episode features Kiran Saluja, the Executive Director of the PHFE WIC (Women Infants Children) Program. She is a respected authority in the field of nutrition and breastfeeding. With a career spanning nearly 40…

  22. Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Doulas But Were Afraid To Ask

    · 49 min · S1 E110

    Here to answer the questions you always wanted to ask is Esther Gallagher, long-time birth and postpartum doula. Top questions on this episode include: • Are Doulas Worth It? How Much Do they Cost and how do I get…

  23. The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E109

    Leading pediatric sleep consultant Dr Angelique Millette answers the Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions every parent asks. We discuss real solutions that are safe and developmentally appropriate for your baby. We talk about…

  24. How Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling)

    · 40 min · S1 E108

    How can partners prepare for the fourth trimester? Sure, we have lots of practical suggestions such as relationship proofing, practical preparation, but there are some big considerations outside the practical. Listen…

  25. Listening Partnerships, Unlocking Deeper Connection, and Elevating Family Dynamics

    · 45 min · S1 E107

    Parents benefit hugely from having regular and purposeful emotional outlets - when we take care of our own emotions, we are able to be more present, patient and connected with our children and families. Listening…

  26. The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P. Williams

    · 49 min · S1 E106

    It's Black Maternal Health Week and in this episode Sarah talks with Dr Amanda P Williams about the current state of postpartum maternal health and birth equity. Sarah first heard Dr Williams give the keynote talk at…

  27. Embrace Empowerment: The Transformative Benefits of Birth Center Birthing

    · 49 min · S1 E105

    Sarah, Nancy Myrick (Certified Nurse Midwife and birth center Director) and Leda Mast (Board Member of the SF Birth Center Foundation) discuss the ins and outs of birthing at a birth center. They talk through the…

  28. Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN

    · 51 min · S1 E104

    In this episode of Fourth Trimester, we're joined by Dr. Melissa Dennis, a seasoned OBGYN with over two decades of experience in healthcare. Dr. Dennis shares her evidence-based insights and practical advice on how to…

  29. Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development

    · 55 min · S1 E103

    Unlock the secrets of newborn brain development with Childhood Educator Rebecca Walsh. Discover how to wire your baby for success. Listen to the full episode to learn what you need to know for helping your baby…

  30. Prenatal Vitamins 101 - Nourishing You and Your Baby-to-Be - with Functional Medicine Dietitian Bridgitte Mallinson

    · 43 min · S1 E102

    In this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast, functional medicine dietitian Bridgitte Mallinson joins us to explore the essentials of prenatal vitamins. She illuminates the purpose of various supplements, emphasizing…

  31. How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?)

    · 55 min · S1 E101

    This episode is a guide for how friends or family members can take a deeply human and holistic approach to supporting birthgivers when professional doula services are either inaccessible or unaffordable. Importantly,…

  32. Knowledge is Power: Safer Childbirth Advice from Birth Trauma Attorney Gina Mundy

    · 33 min · S1 E100

    Gina Mundy is an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases and she is a bestselling author. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery. Drawing on this knowledge,…

  33. The Power of Touch in Supporting Infant Development

    · 51 min · S1 E99

    Did you know that appropriate, nurturing touch can relieve stress (for baby and parent/caregiver), facilitate secure attachment, optimize brain development, and potentially set a baby up for life to be a stable and…

  34. The Best Hospitals For Labor And Delivery - Ratings App ‘Irth’ Created By Kimberly Seals Allers

    · 49 min · S1 E98

    This episode is about finding the best labor and delivery hospitals using community-based tools and reviews. Listen to learn more about how community reviews tools are helping women find better facilities. Think “Yelp…

  35. Prepare For Birth With Confidence

    · 30 min · S1 E97

    In this episode we dive deep into the crucial aspects of physical preparation for childbirth as we unveil targeted exercises, expert insights, and practical tips to empower expectant parents. Leah Keller, Founder of…

  36. Mom Group Guide: How To Find, Join Or Facilitate A Mom Group

    · 50 min · S1 E96

    The Mom Group Guide features special guest Rebecca Walsh, veteran Mom Group facilitator and Early Childhood Education leader with 20+ years of experience. Rebecca is The Queen Of Mom Groups. We covered: *why Mom…

  37. Tips For Avoiding And Fixing Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Taking The Panic Out Of Prolapse With Physiologist Jenn Lormand

    · 31 min · S1 E95

    In this informative episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we're diving deep into a topic that affects many postpartum individuals but is often shrouded in mystery and concern – Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Join us as we…

  38. Navigating Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Grief: A Compassionate Guide with Psychologist Emily Barrett

    · 38 min · S1 E94

    Infertility and pregnancy loss are deeply emotional and often isolating experiences. Knowing how to approach and discuss these topics with sensitivity is essential. In this episode, we will explore strategies for…

  39. Birth Doula 101 - What to Expect From A Birth Doula with Esther Gallagher

    · 30 min · S1 E93

    Birth Doula 101 is an essential primer on what birth doulas do, when to hire one, and what to expect from a practical standpoint. Learn from Esther Gallagher who has been a birth and postpartum doula for over 30 years.…

  40. A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) - With First Forty Days Author Marisa Belger

    · 37 min · S1 E92

    In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, Sarah Trott and First Forty Days author Marisa Belger discuss the importance of self-trust for parents and offer a guide on how to build self-trust. The guide includes…

  41. What To Expect From A Doula Providing Postpartum Care At Home

    · 31 min · S1 E91

    Discover the invaluable support of postpartum doulas who provide practical and emotional care to new families during the healing and recovery process at home. This episode provides a detailed overview with examples of…

  42. Herbal Medicine for Fertility, Birth and Postpartum with Clinical Herbalist Laura Ash

    · 50 min · S1 E90

    Laura Ash, a Clinical Herbalist, shares the benefits of herbal medicine for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. Find out which are best for your goals. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Learn more How a…

  43. Great Postpartum Health Starts In Pregnancy - Meghan Doyle, Partum Health Co-founder and CEO

    · 37 min · S1 E89

    Meghan Doyle, CEO of Partum Health helps families access services that address mental, emotional, physical well-being. Learn about creating successful pre & postnatal care plans. Typical plans include birth and…

  44. Positive Parenting Starts From Within - Empowerment Coach Lisa Chin

    · 28 min · S1 E88

    Empowerment Coach Lisa Chin shares how parents can become more confident and authentic through self-discovery and healing By addressing and releasing past traumas, mothers can create a more nurturing environment for…

  45. Five Perinatal Conditions You Don't Have To Accept - Melissa Hurt

    · 48 min · S1 E87

    Returning guest Melissa Hurt shares common perinatal conditions you don't have to accept: depletion, pelvic imbalance, diastasis recti, weak core, vocal fry. As a new mother, it can feel as though your body is going…

  46. Why Postpartum Midwifery is Vital to Healing - With Serena Saeed-Winn

    · 46 min · S1 E86

    In a world where postpartum care is often overlooked, postpartum midwifery care offers a valuable service to families. This primer on midwifery is a must for anyone looking to learn more about how a midwife works with…

  47. Fatherhood And Healthy Masculinity With Welcome to Fatherhood Author David Arrell

    · 24 min · S1 E85

    Fatherhood and healthy masculinity is all about finding a balance between traditional and progressive dad stereotypes, building teamwork and communication with co-parents, and embodying positive values and aspirations…

  48. New Father Support Group Fundamentals With David Arrell

    · 28 min · S1 E84

    We asked the fatherhood expert: What are the top three topics that come up during First Time Dad group sessions? David Arrell is the author of 'Welcome To Fatherhood: The Modern Man's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth,…

  49. Lovie: The Story Of A Southern Midwife And An Unlikely Friendship By Lisa Yarger

    · 52 min · S1 E83

    Listen up if you're considering home birth. In this episode, we touch on the breadth of women's historical engagement with their perinatal care, including the shift from home to hospital, bias and racism in our care…

  50. Nurse Practitioner Calisha Cobb - How To Discover The Joys Of Hands-Free Pumping

    · 30 min · S1 E82

    Calisha Cobb is the founder and patented inventor of HANDY (Hands-Free Pumping Bra Tops). As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Mother of two breastfed daughters, she experienced the challenges of breastfeeding when…

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