Renée Ann Cramer is our guest on episode 45 of the Fourth Trimester Podcast. She wrote “Pregnant With The Stars: Watching And Wanting The Celebrity Baby Bump” as part of her research into the culture around pregnancy and celebrity. She shares personal stories about her experience as a mother, as well as her fascinating perspective on how celebrity image plays into the psyche of modern parents.
Sleep
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Example Sleep Schedule For The Fall Time Change (From A Sleep Consultant)
With the time change approaching, Sleep Consultant Dr. Angelique Millette shares how parents can help their babies, and toddlers transition to the new time without upsetting their child’s sleep. Example schedule included!
Fitness
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The Power of Yoga Pre & Post Birth (Bonus! Guided Meditation)
In this episode, Esther has a really fun and intimate chat with long-time pre- and post- natal yoga instructor Jane Austin about giving birth, what pregnant and new mommas need and the power of yoga. We have some laughs and Jane offers a lovely guided meditation!!
Breastfeeding
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Learn All About Breastfeeding
Episode 43 of the Fourth Trimester Podcast is All About Breastfeeding. Find out:
What to do when breastfeeding doesn’t go as imagined
Typical breastfeeding issues that come up for new mothers
What factors drive whether a woman can breastfeed or not
Tips for breastfeeding success – what you can do in the hospital / right after giving birth
The ins and outs of the initial physical pain of breastfeeding
What breastfeeding accessories you actually need
How you may be able to receive a free breast pumps through health insurance
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Birth
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The Ultimate Birth Plan Template You Can Customize And Use Yourself! (Part 3)
The FINAL Birth Plan Episode. We provide a Birth Plan Template you can download and customize for your own use in hospital or for a home birth. It is 1,000 times easier to edit a birth plan template compared to creating one from scratch. Listen to episodes 13 & 40 & 42 (for Parts 1 & 2 & 3 respectively) to hear Esther and Sarah explain each item on the plan. Love, Sarah & Esther
Birth
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Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Home Birth
‘Why Not Home: The Surprising Birth Choices of Doctors and Midwives’ is about “changing the conversation about birth in America and spreading evidence-based information about birth across settings.” The short answer to home birth or hospital birth question is that there is no right answer. “Both options carry risks”, Jessicca is quick to point out. However, some of the risks of a hospital birth are introduced by the fact that most hospital births come with an increased risk of interventions that would not have occurred at home. If you’re considering a home birth, or just researching in general, we’d recommend listening to the episode and watching ‘Why Not Home’ on iTunes, Amazon or Vimeo.
Birth
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The Ultimate Birth Plan Template You Can Customize And Use Yourself! (Part 2)
Here’s a Birth Plan Template you can download and customize for your own use in hospital or for a home birth. It is 1,000 times easier to edit a birth plan template compared to creating one from scratch. Listen to episodes 13 & 40 (for Parts 1 & 2 respectively) to hear Esther and Sarah explain each item on the plan. Love, Sarah & Esther
Childcare
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An Introduction To RIE Infant Parenting
This episode of the podcast is a high-level introduction of RIE infant parenting. Some of the themes discussed are about slowing down, truly connecting with your baby by giving them your full attention, and creating some predictability for your infant as part of the day-to-day routines. Listen to learn how to apply some of these principles to your own experience as a new parent.
Mental Health
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Helping Yourself Means Helping Your Baby
Parents can have a hard time doing something for themselves, but will do anything for their child. When new moms and dads take care of themselves, they are increasing the capacity they have to take care of their baby. Here’s what you can do for yourself in order to give your infant a better experience.