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How To Avoid Anemia (Before & After Pregnancy)
Complications , Nutrition

How To Avoid Anemia (Before & After Pregnancy)

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: November 17, 2018September 12, 2025

How to avoid anemia (and recover from anemia) using nutrition. Anemia is common during and after pregnancy. Esther talks about how to stave it off, and how to use nutrition and what you eat to help recover from mild to severe anemia.

The Dos & Don’ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New Parent
Postpartum Support

The Dos & Don’ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New Parent

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: November 3, 2018February 7, 2025

The Dos and Don’ts and Whys and Hows of being a respectful and HELPFUL visitor to your new-parent family and friends. This is some frank talk based on Esther’s decades of observation and cultural comparison. Everyone can learn from this episode, whether or not they are, themselves, or know new-parents-to-be

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Fourth Trimester Podcast

Learn how to set you and your baby up for lifelong health and success by focusing on the decisions that matter most for your family. Hosted by Sarah Trott, a mama dedicated to finding and sharing the best resources that empower parents, and postpartum expert Esther Gallagher, the podcast brings together trusted experts and real-world insights to help you navigate parenting with confidence and clarity

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