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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula

Sarah Roselinda Trott

My name is Sarah Trott. I started this show when I became a new mama to a vivacious baby girl and this podcast is all about postpartum care for the few months following birth, the time period also known as the Fourth Trimester. My postpartum doula, Esther Gallagher, is my co-host. She’s a mother, grandmother, perinatal educator, birth and postpartum care provider. I"ve benefitted hugely from her support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth

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50:02

Car Seat Safety: How to Choose, Install, and Use the...

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2026/10/03

Car seat safety may not be the first topic on the minds of new and expecting parents, but it's a really important one to get right.Learn from a Child Passenger Safety Technician about a way to choose a seat, check the installation and harness, avoid common mistakes, and know when to ask for hands-on help.Nile Nash is a certified nurse midwife and Child Passenger Safety Technician. She explains how to match a seat to your child, vehicle, and family, then use both the child-restraint manual and

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31:26

How To Build A Well-Resourced Postpartum Support System

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2026/09/19

This conversation is about building a well-resourced postpartum support system.Learn 'what I wish I knew and what I'd do differently if I could have a do-over' about birth and the fourth trimester.Learn who to line up before birth, which questions to ask, and what warning signs your support people should know. Author and advocate Casey Keen, MS, shares the practical support plan she wishes she had, drawing on her lived experience with birth trauma, postpartum preeclampsia, postpartum depression, and

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53:09

What Is Matrescence? Why Becoming a Mother Changes...

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2026/09/05

The first step to creating change is often creating awareness - and by giving the shift into motherhood a name, we are raising awareness about how profound the change is.Becoming a mother can bring enormous love alongside uncertainty, grief for a former life, identity shifts, and a new mental load. Giving this transition a name can make it easier to understand what is changing and ask for the support you need.Nurse educator and maternal mental-health researcher Kelsey Green, DNP, joins Esther and me

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01:01:43

Breastfeeding With Confidence While Protecting Your...

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2026/08/22

Learn how to feel more confident in your feeding experience with support, realistic expectations, and a plan that can change with your family's needs.We talk with perinatal psychologist Dr. Shoshana Bennett about feeding pressure and guilt, protecting sleep and mental health, working with partners and professionals, and knowing when to ask for more help.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Dr. Shoshana Bennett DrShosh.comMore episodes with Dr. Shoshana Bennett The Myths Of

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56:40

Women’s Health Innovation: The Future of Pregnancy...

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2026/08/08

In this episode, we're joined by women's health industry executives Rachel Braun Scherl and Jodi Neuhauser of 51& who share details of the innovators and resources you can access right now to have a better-supported pregnancy, birth and fourth trimester.We also talk about the broader systems around women's health innovation - understanding how the business of healthcare works means being in a better position to take control of your own care, and to be able to influence the future.Women have more

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44:51

Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to...

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2026/07/25

Postpartum identity can shift how you experience independence, equality, work, family, and your sense of self. In this episode, Sarah Trott and Esther Gallagher talk with cultural and medical anthropologist Andrea Ford about the pressures new parents absorb from the culture around them and why stepping back from those expectations can create useful perspective.Andrea draws on her experience as a doula and her work as the author of Near Birth: Contested Values and the Work of Doulas. The conversation

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40:59

Your Baby's Brain Works Differently Than Yours - How...

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2026/07/11

Your baby's brain works differently than yours, and understanding that difference can change the way you communicate from the very beginning. In this episode, Sarah talks with Dinalynn Rosenbush about the baby brain, early family communication, and how parents can do what they can to support optimal future success through connection, routines, tone, and play.Dinalynn is a speech-language pathologist, parenting coach, speaker, author, and host of The Language of Play. She shares practical

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32:12

Resilient Parenting Helps You Handle the Early Months...

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2026/06/27

This is the primer on Resilient Parenting. Learn how resilient parenting helps you feel steadier in the early months after baby, and why that steadiness matters for your baby too. In this episode, Sarah talks with Dr. Kate Lund about simple ways to support your nervous system, respond instead of react, and create more connection and consistency in everyday care.Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, host of Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate, and mom of

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36:34

How Dads Can Support Their Partners Postpartum

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2026/06/13

How dads can support their partners postpartum is a question many families are trying to answer in real time after baby arrives. A lot of dads want to help, but they may be working from the wrong playbook by focusing on fixing problems, pushing through stress, or assuming practical support is enough.In this episode, learn how emotional presence, steady communication, and helping a partner feel seen, heard, and safe can strengthen connection and help the whole family feel more supported after

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50:46

The Mental Load of Parenting: Share Responsibilities...

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2026/05/30

If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of keeping your family organized, fed, scheduled, and functioning, you're not alone. In this episode, learn how to identify the hidden mental load of parenting, understand why it often falls unevenly between partners, and discover practical strategies for creating a more balanced and supportive family dynamic.Sarah is joined by Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a clinical psychologist, maternal mental health expert, and author whose work has helped thousands

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45:03

Replace Parenting Perfectionism and Other Myths With...

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2026/05/16

Many parents enter pregnancy and postpartum believing they can prepare enough, plan enough, or perfect their way through uncertainty. But becoming a parent often challenges the very patterns we once relied on to feel safe. In this episode, learn how self-trust, emotional flexibility, and even storytelling can help parents navigate the identity shifts of the fourth trimester with more resilience, compassion, and confidence.Britta Bushnell, PhD is a childbirth educator, author, and expert in mythology

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51:27

Community Doula Support Provides Families With...

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2026/05/02

Community doula support can change how you experience pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. In this episode, you’ll learn how having the right support in place can help you feel safer, more confident, and better equipped to navigate real-life challenges beyond your birth plan.Marlee-I Mystic and Alli Cuentos are co-executive directors of SisterWeb and experienced birth workers leading a community-based model of doula care that centers advocacy, connection, and whole-family support.Full show

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44:48

Postpartum Recovery After 38 - Supporting Insulin,...

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2026/04/25

Postpartum recovery after 38 is not just about healing from birth. It is about protecting your metabolism, stabilizing insulin, and understanding the hormonal shifts that can quietly influence your long-term health. In this episode, you’ll learn what most providers are not routinely testing, how nutrition and muscle mass impact recovery, and the small daily habits that build resilience for the years ahead.Sarah is joined by Megan Pfiffner, perimenopause nutrition expert and creator of the

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34:11

Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and...

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2026/04/18

Your baby’s nervous system is the foundation for sleep, emotional regulation, and lifelong health, yet most parents are never shown what actually supports its development. In this episode, you’ll learn how everyday moments of connection, movement, and time in nature can shape calmer behavior and more resilient outcomes for your child.Kathleen Lockyer brings nearly 30 years of experience in pediatric development and nervous system regulation, offering grounded, practical insight for parents

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39:06

Reduce Birth Anxiety and Feel Calmer About Birth

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2026/04/11

Learn how to reduce birth anxiety and feel calmer, more grounded, and in control during birth using simple, practical tools. Erin Acharya, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and hypnobirthing instructor, shares how to work with your mind and nervous system so you can approach birth with real confidence.Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Erin Acharya birthevolved.com | In The Wash PodcastCode: FOURTHTRIMESTER for 10% OFF on courses at birthevolved.comLearn more Birth Center vs

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44:00

Prepare for Life After Baby with the Right Postpartum...

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2026/04/04

Preparing for birth is only part of the journey. What happens after baby arrives matters just as much.This is about how to have a well-resourced fourth trimester so that you know what actions you can take in the first weeks, months and year with your newborn.In this episode, Esther and I explore postpartum support and how to prepare for life after baby so you don’t feel alone.Our guest, Claudia Penate, birth and postpartum doula and educator, shares how to:• build your support system before baby

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39:59

Postpartum Recovery Support Through the Sacred Window

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2026/03/21

We are covering fourth trimester fundamentals with this conversation and talking about what is needed in the first few weeks and months after birth. We're looking at postpartum recovery support through the lens of Ayurvedic practices and introducing the concept of the "sacred window".Most parents prepare for birth, but far fewer are prepared for what comes after. The early postpartum period is often when families feel the most depleted and unsupported.In this episode, we explore postpartum recovery

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36:54

Birth Center vs Hospital Birth - Which Is Right for You

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2026/03/14

In this episode, we explore birth center vs hospital birth, and what parents should know before deciding where to welcome their baby.Our guests are Certified Nurse Midwife Nancy Myrick, co-founder of the San Francisco Birth Center, and Monica Levine, Board Member of the San Francisco Birth Center Foundation. Nancy brings more than three decades of experience supporting births across home, hospital, and birth center settings.We discuss what birth center care actually looks like, how midwife-led care

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58:36

Transition to Grandparenthood with Confidence

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2026/03/07

In this episode, perinatal psychologist Dr. Shosh shares how becoming a grandparent may reactivate old experiences, including anxiety from early parenthood. We explore healthy boundaries, communication, and how families can navigate this stage with confidence, clarity and care. This episode is so informative, and it also works beautifully as a conversation kickstarter between the new parents and new grandparents. Communication is key.Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Dr

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58:40

Does My Baby Have Tongue Tie? How to Know and What to...

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2026/02/21

In this episode, IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife Lisa Paladino explains how to recognize tongue tie symptoms, when breastfeeding pain needs evaluation, and what to expect from treatment.Learn how to make an informed decision about treatment. We'll share questions to ask your doctor, the signs that your baby might have tongue tie, pros and cons of a frenectomy and when to wait on a procedure.Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcact.comConnect with Lisa Paladino tonguetieexperts.net | Instagram |

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