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

  • By: Sarah Roselinda Trott
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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula

By: Sarah Roselinda Trott
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  • 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
    Copyright Sarah Roselinda Trott
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Episodes
  • How Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling)

    How Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling)
    May 4 2024

    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 in to learn how to create a level of connectedness that will ease the way for everything else that is to come.

    Enjoy! Sarah and Esther xo

    Full episode notes:

    fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
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    41 mins
  • Listening Partnerships, Unlocking Deeper Connection, and Elevating Family Dynamics

    Listening Partnerships, Unlocking Deeper Connection, and Elevating Family Dynamics
    Apr 20 2024

    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 Partnerships are a tool we recommend for every parent to keep in their parenting toolbox. Why? It's FREE, it takes 5 mins a week, and it has tremendous benefits!!!

    Sarah and her real-life listening partner Kaitlin Solimine break down how to create and benefit from a listening partnership. Tune in to learn:

    • What is a Listening Partnership
    • Benefits of Listening Partnerships
    • How to create one of your own
    • Tools you can use

    Full show notes:

    fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

    FREE Download Resources:

    (Go to https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/resources-recommendations/)

    Customizable Birth Plan / Intentions Document
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    46 mins
  • The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P. Williams

    The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P. Williams
    Apr 13 2024

    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 the Future of Maternal Care Summit. She invited Dr Williams onto the program to share her insights with all of our Fourth Trimester listeners.

    Dr Williams is raising the bar for all birthing people and families by helping hospitals and innovators with improved practices and solutions. She is the Clinical Innovation Advisor with the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative. Her legacy is about 'finding a better way' in the name of improved outcomes for women and families.

    Listen to the episode to learn information that impacts us all, including practical guidance new and expecting families can put into practice right away, including:

    • What the data tells us about postpartum maternal health
    • Postpartum medical warning signs and preventing complications
    • Creating a postpartum village and doula support
    • Exciting work that’s being done to innovate around maternal care
    • Where new and expecting parents can go to find resources and support
    • What to gift a pregnant or postpartum person (answer: blood pressure cuff, breast pump, doula)

    Full show notes:

    fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

    FREE Download Resources:

    (Go to https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/resources-recommendations/)

    Customizable Birth Plan / Intentions Document
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    50 mins

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