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Seven Factors That Influence The First Forty Days (& Recipes!)
Postpartum Support

Seven Factors That Influence The First Forty Days (& Recipes!)

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: December 5, 2016January 11, 2025

Familiarize yourself with the key factors that influence the postpartum period—and then imagine how you will handle each one and what kind of help you would be comfortable accepting in the process.

Fourth Trimester Traditions – Lisa Chin Shares Her Confinement Story
Postpartum Support

Fourth Trimester Traditions – Lisa Chin Shares Her Confinement Story

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: November 20, 2016January 11, 2025

Cultures around the world recognize and honor the precious first months a new mother has to heal after having a baby. Traditions include providing a new mother with food, warmth, a clean house, and emotional support. Basically, the idea is that new mom doesn’t have to do anything other than eat, feed her baby, sleep and recover.

What is the Fourth Trimester? What is a doula?
Postpartum Support

What is the Fourth Trimester? What is a doula?

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: February 29, 2016October 22, 2024

The introductory episode of Fourth Trimester answers questions around doula care, postpartum care, and helps provide parents with an overview of some care options. For example, what are the strategies for taking care of the partner and the rest of the family while looking after your newborn?

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Fourth Trimester Podcast

A top parenting podcast that prepares you for a healthy and positive experience during the first few months with a new baby. We are passionate about helping new parents and their supporting communities. It’s hosted by Sarah Trott, a new mama dedicated to finding and sharing the best resources that empower parents to take care of themselves and their families, and by Esther Gallagher, a long-time doula and professional in all things postpartum.

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