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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, 2026July 24, 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, 2026July 26, 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.

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, 2026June 27, 2026

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

The Mental Load of Parenting: Share Responsibilities Without Resentment
Mental Health , Relationship

The Mental Load of Parenting: Share Responsibilities Without Resentment

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: May 30, 2026June 27, 2026

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Perfect Parenting and Other Myths to Replace With Self-Trust
Communication , First-time Parents , Mental Health

Perfect Parenting and Other Myths to Replace With Self-Trust

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: May 16, 2026June 27, 2026

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Why Control and Certainty Stop Working After You Become a Parent
First-time Parents , Mental Health

Why Control and Certainty Stop Working After You Become a Parent

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: May 16, 2026May 14, 2026

Why Control and Certainty Stop […]

Baby Sensory Development and What Most Parents Miss in the Early Months
Childcare , First-time Parents , Mental Health

Baby Sensory Development and What Most Parents Miss in the Early Months

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: April 18, 2026April 14, 2026

Shaping Your Baby’s Brain Most […]

Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep
Childcare , First-time Parents , Mental Health , Sleep

Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: April 18, 2026June 27, 2026

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Handle Labor Pain Naturally Even If You Feel Anxious About Birth and Labor
Birth , Mental Health

Handle Labor Pain Naturally Even If You Feel Anxious About Birth and Labor

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: April 11, 2026April 10, 2026

Handle Labor Pain Naturally Many […]

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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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