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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.

Community-Based Birth Support Can Change Your Postpartum Experience
First-time Parents , Postpartum Support

Community-Based Birth Support Can Change Your Postpartum Experience

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: May 2, 2026

It’s time to shine some […]

Community Doula Support Provides Families With Education, Empowerment, and Love with SisterWeb
Postpartum Support

Community Doula Support Provides Families With Education, Empowerment, and Love with SisterWeb

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: May 2, 2026June 27, 2026

 Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode […]

How to Prepare for Postpartum Support So You Feel Less Alone After Baby
First-time Parents , Mental Health , Postpartum Support

How to Prepare for Postpartum Support So You Feel Less Alone After Baby

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: April 4, 2026March 24, 2026

Most parents spend months preparing […]

Prepare for Life After Baby with the Right Postpartum Support
First-time Parents , Mental Health , Postpartum Support

Prepare for Life After Baby with the Right Postpartum Support

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: April 4, 2026June 27, 2026

 Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode […]

Sacred Window Postpartum Care and Why the First 42 Days Matter
Postpartum Support , Recovery

Sacred Window Postpartum Care and Why the First 42 Days Matter

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: March 21, 2026March 19, 2026

Sacred Window Postpartum Care and […]

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Doulas But Were Afraid To Ask
Birth , First-time Parents , Postpartum Support

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Doulas But Were Afraid To Ask

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: June 1, 2024June 28, 2026

Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 110: […]

The Best Hospitals For Labor And Delivery – Ratings App ‘Irth’ Created By Kimberly Seals Allers
Birth , Postpartum Support

The Best Hospitals For Labor And Delivery – Ratings App ‘Irth’ Created By Kimberly Seals Allers

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: December 30, 2023June 28, 2026

Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 98: […]

Postpartum Care At Home – What To Expect From A Doula
Postpartum Support , Recovery

Postpartum Care At Home – What To Expect From A Doula

by: Sarah TrottPosted on: September 23, 2023June 28, 2026

Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 91: […]

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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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