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 ...
Sarah Roselinda Trott
Show overview
Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 181 episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2017, with 31 episodes published. Published by Sarah Roselinda Trott.
From the publisher
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 xo
Latest Episodes
View all 181 episodesBecoming a Mom of Two Without Doing It All Yourself
Golden Month Postpartum Care for More Support After Birth
The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner
Car Seat Safety: How to Choose, Install, and Use the Right Seat
How To Build A Well-Resourced Postpartum Support System
What Is Matrescence? Why Becoming a Mother Changes Everything - Kelsey Green, DNP
Breastfeeding With Confidence While Protecting Your Mental Health
Women’s Health Innovation: The Future of Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to Bounce Back | Andrea Ford, PhD
Your Baby's Brain Works Differently Than Yours - How Early Communication Supports Future Success
Resilient Parenting Helps You Handle the Early Months After Baby
How Dads Can Support Their Partners Postpartum
The Mental Load of Parenting: Share Responsibilities Without Resentment
Replace Parenting Perfectionism and Other Myths With Self-Trust
Community Doula Support Provides Families With Education, Empowerment, and Love with SisterWeb
Postpartum Recovery After 38 - Supporting Insulin, Hormones and Long-Term Health
Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep
Reduce Birth Anxiety and Feel Calmer About Birth
S1 Ep 163Prepare for Life After Baby with the Right Postpartum Support
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.
S1 Ep 162Postpartum Recovery Support Through the Sacred Window
We are covering fourth trimester fundamentals with this conversation and talking about what is needed in the first few weeks and months after birth. We're looking at postpartum recovery support through the lens of Ayurvedic practices and introducing the concept of the "sacred window".Most parents prepare for birth, but far fewer are prepared for what comes after. The early postpartum period is often when families feel the most depleted and unsupported.In this episode, we explore postpartum recovery support through honoring the sacred window, an Ayurvedic framework that centers rest, nourishment, and long-term healing.Christine Eck, founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, shares how her own postpartum experience led her to this work and what modern families can learn from these time-tested practices.In this conversation, you’ll hear:why the first 42 days postpartum matter for long-term healthsimple ways to support recovery through food, rest, and daily rhythmshow to create better support systems for yourself or your postpartum clientsThis episode offers practical, accessible ways to feel more supported during one of life’s biggest transitions.Enjoy!Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodast.comConnect with Christine Eck sacredwindowstudies.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeChristine's Center for Sacred Window Studies Conscious Postpartum Care TrainingThe Sacred Window Podcast Apple | SpotifyLearn more 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 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 think differently about postpartum recovery, I’d really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Your review helps more parents and professionals find this information and feel supported during the fourth trimester. Thank you!