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Postpartum Care Innovation: Expanding Access for Families
Postpartum Support

Postpartum Care Innovation: Expanding Access for Families

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: August 8, 2026August 13, 2026

Postpartum care innovation is expanding access to mental health, pelvic floor, telehealth, benefits and navigation support for growing families.

Women’s Health Innovation: The Future of Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
Postpartum Support

Women’s Health Innovation: The Future of Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: August 8, 2026August 8, 2026

Rachel Braun Scherl and Jodi Neuhauser of 51& share women’s health innovationresources for better support during pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester.

Feeling Like a Different Person After Having a Baby? An Anthropologist Explains Why
First-time Parents , Mental Health

Feeling Like a Different Person After Having a Baby? An Anthropologist Explains Why

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 25, 2026August 13, 2026

Feeling like a different person after having a baby can reflect a real shift in identity, relationships, and support needs. Andrea Ford, PhD, explains why.

Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to Bounce Back with Andrea Ford, PhD
First-time Parents , Mental Health

Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to Bounce Back with Andrea Ford, PhD

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 25, 2026August 5, 2026

Becoming a mother can change your relationship with independence, equality, work, family, and your own identity. Andrea Ford explains postpartum identity through an anthropological lens.

Early Family Communication Starts Before Your Baby Can Talk
Communication

Early Family Communication Starts Before Your Baby Can Talk

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 11, 2026August 13, 2026

Early family communication starts before words. Learn simple ways to support baby communication through routines, repetition, tone and play

Your Baby’s Brain Works Differently Than Yours – How Early Communication Supports Future Success
Communication

Your Baby’s Brain Works Differently Than Yours – How Early Communication Supports Future Success

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 11, 2026August 13, 2026

Dinalynn Rosenbush shares baby brain communication tips to support early connection, routines, listening, and future success

Panjiri Recipe – A Warming Postpartum Sweet
Recipes

Panjiri Recipe – A Warming Postpartum Sweet

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: July 11, 2026August 13, 2026

Panjiri—also spelled panjeri or panjeeri—came […]

Resilient Parenting Helps You Handle the Early Months After Baby
Mental Health

Resilient Parenting Helps You Handle the Early Months After Baby

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 27, 2026August 13, 2026

Dr Kate Lund shares resilient parenting tools to support you, your baby and the early months after birth

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Fennel and Dates
Recipes

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Fennel and Dates

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 17, 2026August 13, 2026

Make a slow-cooked Moroccan lamb tagine with fennel, dates, warm spices, and tender lamb shoulder.

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  • Feeling Like a Different Person After Having a Baby? An Anthropologist Explains Why
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  • Early Family Communication Starts Before Your Baby Can Talk
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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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