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Asking for Help After a Second Baby: What to Say
Multiple Children

Asking for Help After a Second Baby: What to Say

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: October 31, 2026

When someone asks what you […]

Golden Month Postpartum Care for More Support After Birth
Postpartum Support

Golden Month Postpartum Care for More Support After Birth

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

 We were so interested […]

How to Talk About Parenting Before Conflict Hits
Relationship

How to Talk About Parenting Before Conflict Hits

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: October 17, 2026October 16, 2026

Learn how couples can handle parenting disagreements, understand each other’s instincts, and find common ground as new parents.

The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner
Relationship

The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: October 17, 2026November 1, 2026

Dr. Shoshana Bennett explains four main parenting styles and how partners can understand each other’s instincts and find common ground.

Car Seat Safety: How to Choose, Install, and Use the Right Seat
Childcare , First-time Parents

Car Seat Safety: How to Choose, Install, and Use the Right Seat

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: October 3, 2026October 4, 2026

Certified child passenger safety technician Nile Nash explains how to choose, install, and use a car seat with confidence.

How To Build A Well-Resourced Postpartum Support System
Complications , Mental Health , Postpartum Support

How To Build A Well-Resourced Postpartum Support System

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: September 19, 2026October 30, 2026

Casey Keen shares how to build a postpartum support system with informed care, practical resources, and people ready to help

The Transition to Motherhood Is Bigger Than Most People Expect
First-time Parents , Mental Health

The Transition to Motherhood Is Bigger Than Most People Expect

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

The transition to motherhood can reshape identity, relationships, routines, and support needs. Learn a compassionate way to understand the change.

What Is Matrescence? Why Becoming a Mother Changes Everything – Kelsey Green, DNP
First-time Parents , Mental Health

What Is Matrescence? Why Becoming a Mother Changes Everything – Kelsey Green, DNP

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: September 5, 2026October 6, 2026

Becoming a mother can bring enormous love alongside uncertainty, grief for a former life, identity shifts, and a new mental load. Kelsey Green, DNP, explains matrescence and how naming the transition can help parents feel less alone.

Breastfeeding and Mental Health: Your Needs Matter Too
Breastfeeding , Mental Health

Breastfeeding and Mental Health: Your Needs Matter Too

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: August 22, 2026August 22, 2026

We talk with perinatal psychologist Dr. Shoshana Bennett about feeding pressure, sleep, mental health, and building a feeding plan that can change.

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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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