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Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaMicro Destressing For Busy Parents with Sarah Ezrin, Author of The Yoga of ParentingIn this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Ezrin, award-winning author, world-renowned yoga educator, and maternal mental health advocate, to talk about micro destressing techniques for busy parents.Sarah shares simple, effective ways to regulate your nervous system, restore your energy, and find calm in the chaos of daily life. The best part is that it doesn't take additional time, so it still works even if you have a full schedule.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Sarah Ezrin sarahezrinyoga.com | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Substack | YouTubeLearn more Mom Group Gui...2025-03-2246 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe Top 10 Toddler Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks with Dr Angelique MilletteIn this episode, Sarah Trott talks with pediatric sleep consultant Dr. Angelique Millette to answer the top 10 TODDLER sleep questions every parent has. (Go to the BABY episode if you want help with baby sleep! Link below.)Dr. Millette shares her expertise on the challenges of toddler sleep, providing practical solutions for common issues like bedtime resistance, night wakings, early morning risings, and more. She also covers how to recognize signs of sleep readiness, establish effective bedtime routines, and create an environment that supports restful sleep.Listen to learn strategies tailored to meet a toddler’s...2024-11-161h 08Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling)How can partners prepare for the fourth trimester? Sure, we have lots of practical suggestions such as relationship proofing, practical preparation, but there are some big considerations outside the practical. Listen in to learn how to create a level of connectedness that will ease the way for everything else that is to come.Enjoy! Sarah and Esther xoFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups an...2024-05-0442 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaListening Partnerships, Unlocking Deeper Connection, and Elevating Family DynamicsParents benefit hugely from having regular and purposeful emotional outlets - when we take care of our own emotions, we are able to be more present, patient and connected with our children and families. Listening Partnerships are a tool we recommend for every parent to keep in their parenting toolbox. Why? It's FREE, it takes 5 mins a week, and it has tremendous benefits!!! Sarah and her real-life listening partner Kaitlin Solimine break down how to create and benefit from a listening partnership. Tune in to learn: What is a Listening Partnership Benefits of Listening Part...2024-04-2046 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P. WilliamsIt's Black Maternal Health Week and in this episode Sarah talks with Dr Amanda P Williams about the current state of postpartum maternal health and birth equity.Sarah first heard Dr Williams give the keynote talk at the Future of Maternal Care Summit. She invited Dr Williams onto the program to share her insights with all of our Fourth Trimester listeners.Dr Williams is raising the bar for all birthing people and families by helping hospitals and innovators with improved practices and solutions. She is the Clinical Innovation Advisor with the California Maternal Quality Care...2024-04-1350 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaEmbrace Empowerment: The Transformative Benefits of Birth Center BirthingSarah, Nancy Myrick (Certified Nurse Midwife and birth center Director) and Leda Mast (Board Member of the SF Birth Center Foundation) discuss the ins and outs of birthing at a birth center. They talk through the unique benefits birth centers offer and explore a wide range of birth center related topics designed to help inform the birthing journey, including:Birth framework: Three Main Options for Where to Give Birth - Hospital, Birth Center, HomeWhat a Birth Center isWhy People Choose Birth CentersWhat It is Like to Give Birth at a Birth CenterWho is a Good CandidateHow U...2024-04-0650 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaKnowledge is Power: Safer Childbirth Advice from Birth Trauma Attorney Gina MundyGina Mundy is an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases and she is a bestselling author. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery. Drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" to help parents prevent these mistakes and have a healthy baby. Sarah and Gina discuss proactive steps parents can take in order to help ensure a safer birth experience. Overall, the focus is on transforming fear and uncertainty around childbirth into an empowered and educated journey toward a safe...2024-01-2734 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaBirth Doula 101 - What to Expect From A Birth Doula with Esther GallagherBirth Doula 101 is an essential primer on what birth doulas do, when to hire one, and what to expect from a practical standpoint. Learn from Esther Gallagher who has been a birth and postpartum doula for over 30 years.In this podcast episode, Sarah Trott and Esther Gallagher discuss the role of a birth doula and the services they provide, including non-medical support, physical comfort, advocacy, and referrals. They also emphasize the importance of having a birth plan, advocating for the birthing person's preferences, and considering a community doula for targeted support.Whether booking a birth...2023-10-2131 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaA Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) - With First Forty Days Author Marisa BelgerIn this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, Sarah Trott and First Forty Days author Marisa Belger discuss the importance of self-trust for parents and offer a guide on how to build self-trust. The guide includes four practical questions to ask yourself, such as what you are noticing, how you can offer yourself tenderness and compassion, and what your feelings are trying to tell you. They also offer a calming meditation exercise. Marisa Belger is a certified life coach and author who has dedicated her work to helping women access greater self-trust throughout their motherhood...2023-10-0738 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHerbal Medicine for Fertility, Birth and Postpartum with Clinical Herbalist Laura AshLaura Ash, a Clinical Herbalist, shares the benefits of herbal medicine for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. Find out which are best for your goals. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts Connect with Fourt...2023-09-0951 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGreat Postpartum Health Starts In Pregnancy - Meghan Doyle, Partum Health Co-founder and CEOMeghan Doyle, CEO of Partum Health helps families access services that address mental, emotional, physical well-being. Learn about creating successful pre & postnatal care plans. Typical plans include birth and postpartum doula care, lactation support, and physical therapy services. Hear how parents are electing preventative services for mental health and taking other proactive steps. Fourth Trimester listeners can use code FOURTHTRIMESTER for 50% off classes offered through Partum Health: partumhealth.com/events-classesFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | T...2023-07-0838 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPositive Parenting Starts From Within - Empowerment Coach Lisa ChinEmpowerment Coach Lisa Chin shares how parents can become more confident and authentic through self-discovery and healingBy addressing and releasing past traumas, mothers can create a more nurturing environment for themselves and their children, fostering a sense of authenticity, peace, and growth.Listeners of the Fourth Trimester can receive a 10% discount on their first session with Chin by using the code FTPODCAST or mentioning the show when booking on lisaforreal.comFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a...2023-06-2429 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaFive Perinatal Conditions You Don't Have To Accept - Melissa HurtReturning guest Melissa Hurt shares common perinatal conditions you don't have to accept: depletion, pelvic imbalance, diastasis recti, weak core, vocal fry. As a new mother, it can feel as though your body is going through all kinds of changes and challenges that you never expected. However, there are some perinatal conditions that you do not have to accept as your new normal. With some self-care, mindfulness, and the right support, you can overcome these challenges and find your way to a healthier, stronger postpartum experience. Hurt advises seeking support from a doctor, friends, or spiritual advisor...2023-06-1049 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWhy Postpartum Midwifery is Vital to Healing - With Serena Saeed-WinnIn a world where postpartum care is often overlooked, postpartum midwifery care offers a valuable service to families. This primer on midwifery is a must for anyone looking to learn more about how a midwife works with moms and families. A common successful plan looks like this: hospital birth, birth doula present alongside doctor, go home, postpartum midwife plus postpartum doula care during first 30/60/90 days. Listen to learn more!Special offer:Enter code 4TRI to get 10% off all birth prep workshops and lactation consultations and $100 off postpartum packages. thekazproject.com2023-05-2748 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaFatherhood And Healthy Masculinity With Welcome to Fatherhood Author David ArrellFatherhood and healthy masculinity is all about finding a balance between traditional and progressive dad stereotypes, building teamwork and communication with co-parents, and embodying positive values and aspirations as a dad. Join us with David Arrell, author of 'Welcome To Fatherhood: The Modern Man's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Fatherhood'.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Bef...2023-05-1325 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaNew Father Support Group Fundamentals With David ArrellWe asked the fatherhood expert: What are the top three topics that come up during First Time Dad group sessions?David Arrell is the author of 'Welcome To Fatherhood: The Modern Man's Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Fatherhood', he is a Dad Coach and a leader of new father support groups. David is our guest on the Fourth Trimester Podcast.On this episode he demystifies 'new father support groups' by sharing the top three topics that arise during his sessions.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or F...2023-04-2929 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaLovie: The Story Of A Southern Midwife And An Unlikely Friendship By Lisa YargerListen up if you're considering home birth. In this episode, we touch on the breadth of women's historical engagement with their perinatal care, including the shift from home to hospital, bias and racism in our care system, government programs and how they do and don't work, and some of the history of midwifery in the US and the UK.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and St...2020-08-0953 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaNurse Practitioner Calisha Cobb - How To Discover The Joys Of Hands-Free PumpingCalisha Cobb is the founder and patented inventor of HANDY (Hands-Free Pumping Bra Tops). As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Mother of two breastfed daughters, she experienced the challenges of breastfeeding when she returned back to work, and shortly thereafter, as the result of common challenges that working breastfeeding Mothers face, the HANDY Top was invented! Her goal is to assist all Moms in achieving their breastfeeding goals.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Reco...2020-08-0231 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaChoosing Home Birth As An Alternative To The Hospital - Midwives Sue Baelen & Laura Marina PerezHere's what the midwives of San Francisco have to say to all expecting parents on the safety of home birth amid the unprecedented global event of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and government-imposed social-distancing. Women are questioning, in new ways, what should be considered "safe" for giving birth. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Par...2020-03-3035 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPrepare For Taking Maternity Leave Like A Pro - Guest Sharon Weinberg Career CoachWe at Fourth Trimester teamed up with Career Coach Sharon Weinberg to create a guide to help you make a smooth transition between working and being on leave.The guide is useful for those who will be having a leave of one month or more, although elements of the approach can easily be used effectively for shorter absences.This preparation can enable you to create the necessary clarity, accountability, and continued execution to strategy by you and your team during your absence and set them up for success. Contact Sharon with discount FOURTH...2020-03-1626 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe Second Child Transition - Preparing For Your Second BabyPractical solutions for making necessary adjustments for a second baby to join the family in a way that helps meet everyone's needs, including your older childFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram Want trustworthy parenting data at your fi...2020-03-0227 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaBlack Angel Mom Jeanae Hopgood-Jones - Turning Pregnancy Loss Into EmpowermentOur amazing guest for Episode 78 is Jeanae Hopgood-Jones who has taken a tragic and powerful experience as a mother and found a space of creativity and inspiration. Her blog https://blackangelmom.com/ is not only beautiful and sincere, it addresses areas of parenthood and life that are all too often relegated to the purely personal and not given or allowed a voice by the larger culture. The loss of her twin daughters and reaching towards families of color and their experiences of loss are the seeds of this endeavor. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more H...2019-05-111h 07Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaAdvocating For Yourself Matters - Susi Hately Had Twins & Placenta PreviaPelvic floor stability champion Susi Hately returns to the Fourth Trimester Podcast to talk about how she advocated for herself while she was pregnant with TWINS and had the complication of placenta previa. Hear her inspirational story of how she was true to herself throughout her pregnancy and postpartum period Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arr...2019-04-2847 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow Perinatal Chiropractics Can Help With Recovery After Birth - Adrian VillalbaWe had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Adrian Villalba about perinatal chiropractic practices that benefit mothers. Having balance in your body both before and after giving birth can benefit new mamas in their recovery process. Adrian is certified in Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Listen to learn more about out how this works.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four...2019-03-3142 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Tell When You're Ovulating & Fertility Right After Having A Baby With Lisa Hendrickson-JackIn this episode, Lisa shares with us practical lessons on how to understand our own body signs. Learn how to chart your own cycle. Hear how important it is to listen to what your menstrual cycle indicates for your wider health overall. For example, if your period doesn't return ~ 18 months after having a baby, that's a sign that something may be wrong, and it is a good time to have a medical professional help investigate. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Bab...2019-03-1150 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe 10 Questions Every First-Time Parent AsksHere's a quick guide to the questions every new parent asks. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram 2019-01-1236 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWhy You Need A Contract For Your Doula - Emily FlynnEmily Flynn is a birth and postpartum doula and health consultant in the Bay Area. She specializes in connecting folks in various places in their gynecological health cycles with compassionate and evidence-based care providers best suited to their individual needs. Emily's journey into birth work started through her legal research work with international organizations supporting migrants and refugees, which has informed and inspired her work with other birth care providers in building solid contracts and safe, strong, and satisfying businesses. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help Yo...2019-01-0149 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHyperemesis And Being Awake At 3AMSuzannah Neufeld, MFT, yoga therapist has dropped by my house to have tea and discuss her new book Awake At 3AM and tell us about how she applies insights both from psychotherapy and yoga/mindfulness practice to help parents through the very challenging perinatal period. Suzannah herself suffered with grueling hyperemesis and was thrown into depression and anxiety as a result. Hear her story and learn about her approach to helping us with the tough stuff.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Ba...2018-12-1552 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaLearn The Y-Buzz & Find Your Voice As A New Parent With Melissa HurtMelissa Hurt is our guest this episode and she offers us an easy and rather fun and funny technique for "finding our voice" as new parents.This little exercise, known as the Y-Buzz will warm up your vocal chords and open your voice and tickle your face. But it's not just for fun-- this technique is something you may find empowering as well as spirit-lifting.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Th...2018-12-0141 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Avoid Anemia (Before & After Pregnancy)How to avoid anemia (and recover from anemia) using nutrition. Anemia is common during and after pregnancy. Esther talks about how to stave it off, and how to use nutrition and what you eat to help recover from mild to severe anemia. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWN...2018-11-1730 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe Dos & Don'ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New-ParentThe Dos and Don'ts and Whys and Hows of being a respectful and HELPFUL visitor to your new-parent family and friends. This is some frank talk based on Esther's decades of observation and cultural comparison. Everyone can learn from this episode, whether or not they are, themselves, or know new-parents-to-beFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arr...2018-11-0433 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Handle Visitors During The First Six Weeks With A New BabyEsther and Sarah return to the subject of visitors. A discussion of why visitors in the first two to six weeks aren't always the right thing for new parents from a physical, emotional-social and spiritual perspective, as well as why our culture doesn't foster appropriate support. This episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast is a playbook for handling visitors, including: setting boundaries for yourselfcommunicating how you need visitation to work to your loved onesthe difference between visitors who help vs visitors who don't know how to positively contribute ...2018-10-2235 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPostpartum OCD Is A Thing - Megan Ellow Tells Her True StoryWait, what is Postpartum OCD? Yep. It's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that develops or is magnified as part of the postpartum experience. Women who don't have OCD can develop it as part of their childbirth experience. Women who already have OCD can see their symptoms intensify during postpartum. Most simply defined, OCD is when "intrusive thoughts" become fairly constant, and a person starts acting on those thoughts. On this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast we focus on postpartum OCD and speak with Megan Ellow who is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of...2018-10-0641 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaAfraid Of The Birth? Anxious About Being A Parent? Here To Guide Us Is Leah ChalofskyI had a ton of anxiety about THE BIRTH. And then a fair amount of feelings about being a parent - would I be good enough? I appreciated talking with Leah Chalofsky about the New Parents Circle and Cesarean Birth Support Group, anxiety (as it relates to pregnancy and parenting), domestic violence, and teen pregnancy/parenting. The recorded conversation (Episode 66 of Fourth Trimester Podcast) includes all these topics: Hormones and their influenceEmotions prior to birth Anxiety, Depression and "feeling bad about feeling bad" First two years of child's life - transitions physical and mental Benefiting from being around oth...2018-09-2457 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow Nethal Abdul-Mu'min Is Helping Muslim Families Find Their Reflection In The Parenting CommunityWe are so happy to introduce Nethal Abdul-Mu-Amin to our listeners. In this episode we also give our listeners an opportunity to learn a bit about Islamic cultural diversity and how Nethal is helping Muslim families find their reflection in the Parenting Community.We discuss the following and more:Homebirth Midwifery in the era before legalization and the current state of accessNethal’s background and what led her to become a Birth and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth EducatorResources Nethal has helped develop as a Childbirth Educator, specifically for the Muslim...2018-09-0848 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPerinatal Herbalism With Beth Rees - How Herbs Can Provide Enjoyment, Rest & RecoveryHere’s a good introduction to the topic of Perinatal Herbalism. Beth Rees is an Herbalist, a SF-based Doula and she has worked with families over 20 years. Beth tells us about how herbs can nourish us and add enjoyment, rest and recovery to our intensive work growing our families. Listen to episode 64 of Fourth Trimester Podcast to hear: How Beth became a doula/herbalistGeeking out about Birth and PostpartumHeart-opening Herbal self-nourishment and caring for the new mom and babyHerbalism/Acupuncture integrationLocal appro...2018-08-261h 00Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Hire A Nanny - With "The Nanny Manual" Author Alyce DesRosiersTrusting another person to care for your child can be challenging. Having a plan in place for hiring and employing a childcare provider will go a long way in alleviating some of the stress. Put your plan in place with episode 63, including: when to start looking for a nanny / childcare provider (accounting for how long it can take to hire someone)how to pre-screen candidates and conduct the interview process (because you need more than one interview with your final selections)conducting a nanny trial period how to develop and maintain a...2018-08-111h 10Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe Secret To Raising Confident Kids Is Being An Example As A Confident Parent - Confidence Master Class With Erika CramerConfidence-building is a lifelong exercise for all people, including parents. Listen to this Confidence Masterclass on episode 62 of the Fourth Trimester Podcast. Learn the confidence-building foundations. This audio masterclass is designed for women and mothers in particular. The course covers: The importance of demonstrating confidence to our childrenLoving and respecting yourself What self care means How to unearth your true identity Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN...2018-07-2851 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaOur Family Coalition - Jeannette Page & Dy Nguyen - LGBT ParentingLGBTQ Parenting and the community organization that supports it in the Bay Area are our topic in this episode. Our Family Coalition is a non profit that is also involved in policy work and advocacy throughout the state of California. Our guests Dy Nguyen and Jeanette Page bring their individual and collective experience to the show to talk about family-making outside the heterosexual box. We discuss:Differences in the process of becoming a family with kidsGetting pregnant— finding a donor/partner/village, acquiring sperm, insemination servicesWhat the LGBTQ “village” can look likeOur Family Coalition programs: playgroups, support...2018-07-1455 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaBirth Education - The Bare With Me Duo - Mother Daughter Doulas Stephanie Dixon & Deundra HundonSometimes simply knowing your options is what makes all the difference. Education is key for pregnant mothers as they prepare for their birth and early motherhood.Birth Education is important for women because the "childbearing year" of pregnancy, labor, birth and the fourth trimester, is the moment where fundamental respect, care and nurturing can be experienced and where culture-change can begin in each life with the benefits paying forward to individuals and society.In this episode we have the honor and delight of speaking with a mother-daughter duo whose work together spans this cultural intervention o...2018-06-3048 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHealing Birth Trauma - Gena McCarthy, Perinatal PsychotherapistEvery woman deserves the opportunity to fully heal and recover from birth trauma. It is never too late to address a past trauma.Listen to this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast to hear: How to recognize that you've experienced trauma or PTSD How to begin addressing a potential trauma - the first steps to take for healing Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How to Rewrite Your Birth Story and Find Joy After Trauma with Chanti Smith | Somatic Experiencing Can Build Attachment Between Parent And Child | The Birth Doula’...2018-06-1638 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGood Enough Mothers - Amelia KrissGood Enough Mothering is actually The Best Mothering. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about Parenting & Emotional Multitasking. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How to Rewrite Your Birth Story and Find Joy After Trauma with Chanti Smith | How To Ease The Transition Into Parenting | Data-Driven Parenting With Dr Amanda P Williams | Prepare your Vagina for Birth with Britt Fohrman, Birth Educator & DoulaResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram 2018-06-0253 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow A Postpartum Doula Can Help Build Your Community - Manuela Bakilana & Shakila Marando From Doulas By The BayListen to this episode to learn about the advantages of building up a community of friends, family, trusted neighbors, and professional supporters (e.g. a postpartum doula, a night doula) to help during the first 90 days after having a baby. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Birth Doula 101 | Postpartum Care At Home - What To Expect From A Doula | Great Postpartum Health Starts In Pregnancy - Meghan Doyle, Partum Health Co-founder and CEO | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arriv...2018-05-2058 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaChicken Soup for the Soul - Life Lessons for Busy Moms - Author Lynn BensonOn this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast we speak with Lynn Benson, co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul Life Lessons for Busy Moms." Listen to hear more about: *Signs you’re suffering from burnout as a result of caregiving*The physical, emotional stress and financial toll of caregiving*Tools and resources available to help family members with the challenges of caregivingFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Self-Care is Critical to Caring for Others | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You H...2018-05-0642 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaOne In Three Women Experience Urinary Incontinence After Having A Baby - Here's How It Doesn't Have To Be YouAs it turns out one in three women experience urinary incontinence after having a baby. The good news is that urinary control is something that can be regained. In other words, if you wee yourself a little bit (like Kate Winslet), this isn't something you have to live with forever. Women can regain confidence that they aren't going to accidentally pee during exercise (think running, jumping jacks, CrossFit, etc.), when they sneeze, laugh out loud, or simply when they have to go to the bathroom. Here's how.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn...2018-04-2157 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPreparing For Life With A Newborn - Deb Flashenberg Director of the Prenatal Yoga Center, Prenatal & PostnatalThis is THE PREP LIST episode that can act as an essential checklist for any expecting parent. Here's what we cover: 1. Caring for the postnatal body2. Preparing for life with a newborn - an introductory playbook -- seriously, it's goodFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Prepare For Birth With Confidence With Leah Keller, Founder Of Every Mother | The Power of Yoga Pre & Post Birth (Bonus! Guided Meditation) | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arrives2018-04-0746 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaEvelyn Miller Freebury On The Benefits Of Movement Therapy For You And Your BabyThe episode about MIND + MOVEMENT. We speak with Evelyn Freebury who is a movement therapist and who has decades of experience working with parents and newborns. She shares ways in which movement therapy benefits both parent and newborn.At the end of the episode, Evelyn leads us through a live, guided somatic experience. Enjoy!Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Perinatal Chiropractic Can Help With Recovery After Birth | The 10 Questions Every First-Time Parent Asks | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Bef...2018-03-2656 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe Twins & Multiples Episode -- Mom Of Twins Alli Merriman Tells You What You Need To Know If You're Expecting More Than OneWe are excited to call this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast the TWINS episode. Here's what we cover: Having twin babies prematurely and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experienceWhy it isn't just a simple formula of twice the work Identifying and getting help for postpartum anxiety Feeding two babies at the same time Taking shifts between parents, and additionally with the help of a doula or someone else and how that can benefit everyone Preparing for the specific differences between preparing for having multiple babie...2018-03-1045 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaSpeech-Language Expert Ayelet Marinovich Shares How to Encourage Learning, Security & Confidence Through Communication and PlayIt makes intuitive sense that communication and play during the first 0-12 months of a baby's life help set the tone for the child's relationship with the world around them. But how do we proactively and thoughtfully communicate with a baby in a way that encourages learning, emotional security and confidence? Here's what you'll learn on Episode 51 of the Fourth Trimester Podcast:+ How to support early communication - from birth and beyond!+ How to be musical with your baby (even if you don't consider yourself "musical")+ Tips for raising a bilingual/mu...2018-02-241h 01Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaListen To This If You Are Considering Hiring A Doula - What To Expect With Monique The DoulaIf you are even remotely considering hiring a doula to help you out after you've had a baby, we highly recommend listening to Monique Cowan (a.k.a. Monique The Doula) share her first-hand experiences in a typical day in her job. She talks through the practical offerings of helping families prepare for a birth and thrive after baby has arrived. Monique was inspired to become a postpartum doula after her own birth experience. She saw the potential to help women in her Southern California locale, particularly women of color and inner city areas. She works with al...2018-02-121h 21Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaOne Simple Move Parents Can Make To Save Money & Save Time & Make The World A Better Place - With Guest Ali El IdrissiOne of the major contributors to that feeling of overwhelm for expecting parents is the notion of having to hurry up and prepare for their little one's arrival.A major tickbox for that preparedness is BUYING TONS OF STUFF. That can be a fun part, and also a hugely EXPENSIVE and EXHAUSTING experience.So here's the simple thing you can do: buy a charming, high-quality clothing set that you can sell-back to a community of like-minded parents. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New...2018-01-2955 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Ease The Transition Into Parenting - Momumental - Serena Saeed-WinnSerena teaches a class to help parents ease the transition into parenting by sharing what to expect and how to prepare for the first few months of being new parents. The class covers everything from postpartum healing, infant CPR and first aid, newborn care and gear, infant feeding, relationship savers and more.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Why Postpartum Midwifery is Vital to Healing With Serena Saeed-Winn | How New Moms Can Prepare for and Recover from Birth | The Best Resources For New and Expecting Parents | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You...2017-12-271h 12Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Help Your Little One Prepare For Sleeping In Their Own Room - By Dr Angelique MilletteDr. Angelique Millette is a Family Sleep Consultant, Parent Educator, and creator of The Millette Method™. We welcomed her back on our show for a third time because she is simply that amazing. Here's what we discuss: How to prepare a baby for sleeping in their own room in a way that emphasizes safety and love for the childWhen to start thinking about making the transition from room-sharing to the baby being in their own room (around 12-24 months is pretty typical) What considerations to make for having siblings sleep in the same...2017-11-2754 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaVaginal Steaming AKA "Peristeam Hydrotherapy" Demystified By Keli GarzaEver heard of Vaginal Steaming? Neither had we! Turns out, V-Steaming is a well-known and well-loved practice around the world. People love the practice for fertility, cycle cleanses, postpartum recovery & menopause. File it under "feels good and has potentially awesome benefits." We invited a V-Steam expert, Keli Garza, to join us on Fourth Trimester Podcast and share all the juicy - dare we say, steamy! - details. Enjoy the show! This is a fun one! Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more steamychick.institute | fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com | Prepare your Vagina for Birth wit...2017-11-061h 04Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula'Pregnant With The Stars' Writer Renée Cramer On How Celebrity Image Plays Into The Psyche Of Modern ParentsRenée 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. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | Become The Best Version Of Yourself | Afraid Of The Birth? Anxiou...2017-10-3156 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaConversation And Guided Meditation With Jane AustinIn 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!! Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Prepare For Birth With Confidence With Leah Keller, Founder Of Every Mother | Fitness Coach Advice For Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask...2017-10-251h 16Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaLearn All About Breastfeeding From Lori IsenstadtWhat to do when breastfeeding doesn’t go as imaginedTypical breastfeeding issues that come up for new mothers What factors drive whether a woman can breastfeed or notTips for breastfeeding success - what you can do in the hospital / right after giving birthThe ins and outs of the initial physical pain of breastfeedingWhat breastfeeding accessories you actually needHow you may be able to receive a free breast pumps through health insuranceFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more The...2017-09-1656 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe 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 & EstherFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comBirth Plan Part 1: Episode 13Birth Plan Part 2: Episode 40Birth Plan Part 3: Episode 42Learn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a...2017-09-0856 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWhy Not Home? Find Out Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Home Birth - Jessicca Moore'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...2017-09-0456 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe 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 & EstherFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comBirth Plan Part 1: Episode 13Birth Plan Part 2: Episode 40Birth Plan Part 3: Episode 42Learn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Im...2017-09-0253 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaAn Introduction To RIE Infant Parenting By Lee FernandezThis episode 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.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Respectful Parenting RIE Approach By Janet Lansbury | magdagerber.org | naeyc.org | RIE Before Baby Course | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a...2017-08-2644 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHelping Yourself Means Helping Your Baby - Real Talk With Katy Lonergan & Alexis MonnierParents 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.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Self-Care is Critical to Caring for Others | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Po...2017-08-0158 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaRadical Doula Miriam Zoila Pérez On Birth Support PoliticsThe Fourth Trimester Podcast is honored to have guest Miriam Zoila Pérez on our program. She and Esther discuss issues around birth support work as it relates to racism, politics, gender roles, anthropology and yes, even chemistry. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Build Your Community Around You | Our Family Coalition LGBT Parenting | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimest...2017-07-0754 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaKimberly Ann Johnson -- Living Into The Parent You ArePart of what’s difficult about becoming a parent is deciding on the kind of parent we want to be.And once we've decided, sometimes the parent we are and the parent we imagined we would be are different. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Post-Birth Libido, Birth Injury & How Past Trauma Affects Birth | How to Rewrite Your Birth Story and Find Joy After Trauma with Chanti Smith | The Second Child Transition | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNL...2017-05-2640 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaDr Stephanie Stewart On How Activity And Mindfulness Contribute To Mental HealthDr Stephanie Stewart is a psychologist and therapist who has developed her own brand of travel therapy, mostly by taking patients on epic surf retreats around the world. She tells us how being present and putting ourselves in new situations can help uncover new insights into our own personal development journey. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Pinpoint Where You Are on the Spectrum of Mental Health | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum So...2017-05-2447 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWise Mama Lisa Abramson Shares Her Postpartum Psychosis Story"Shortly after the birth of my daughter, I spent 10 days locked in the psych ward of the hospital after my postpartum depression and psychosis made me suicidal. In my altered psychotic state, I thought my house was bugged and the police were coming to arrest me for a crime for which I was wrongly accused. I thought the only way out of my crisis was to kill myself, so I told my mom and husband that I was going to go jump off the Golden Gate Bridge."Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Postpartum...2017-05-1147 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaJane Honikman On How To Pinpoint Where You Are On The Spectrum Of Mental HealthJane Honikman gives us an overview and outline for finding ourselves on the spectrum of mental health. Listen to the episode to find out how to identify different parts of the continuum and better understand where you yourself might fall on that spectrum.She talks about her time studying with Dr. James Hamilton who was interested in maternal mental health at a time when it might have seemed as if no one cared or understood, much like today in many women's experience! Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Postpartum Support International | Postpartum R...2017-05-0641 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaDr Shosh Busts The Myths Of MotherhoodOur latest episode's guest is Dr Shoshana Bennett. She helps us bust up some "myths of motherhood." Often, when we acknowledge that all those myths are indeed false ideas, the pressure to be perfect is alleviated and some of the feelings of depression dissipate. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Why Women Are Slipping Through The Cracks | Postpartum OCD Is A Thing | postpartum.net | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and...2017-05-041h 01Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWriter Director Maureen Fura Asks Why Women Are Slipping Through The CracksThe number one complication of pregnancy is a form of postpartum depression or anxiety. Despite how common it is for women to experience a degree of anxiety or depression associated during pregnancy or post-natally, there are still cases where women aren't receiving the care they need. To help crack the issue wide open, Maureen Fura and her co-producer Jennifer Silliman created a documentary film entitled, The Dark Side Of The Full Moon.The issue is dear to Marueen's heart. She was suicidal during her pregnancy and had dozens of counselors, OBs, psychiatrists and social workers...2017-05-0249 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaSara Mauskopf CEO and Co-founder of Winnie Talks About Her Fourth Trimester ExperienceSara Mauskopf came home from the hospital with a healthy baby. She herself on the other hand, while healthy otherwise, struggled with postpartum depression. With help from her family, friends and professionals, she came out the other side fully recovered. Her experience as a new mom, both because of the depression and in general, helped inspire her to create parenting app Winnie.Be it Winnie or another app or online resource, we encourage parents of all types to seek the information and support they need. And there's no need to wait until after baby is born. While...2017-04-2751 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaEat Like The Rainbow - Marjan EsserHow does eating while pregnant factor into baby's palate? What is the relationship between milk supply and foods?Which foods work well for first solids to try with your 4-6 month old?What nutritious foods are helpful for a recovering new mom? Listen to the show to find out the answers to these questions and more.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Good Food for New Parents | Nutrition and Nourishment: The Essentials | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | Th...2017-04-2049 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaBodies Change And That's A Good Thing - Love Your Body For The Body It IsAs Jennifer Garner puts it, "From now on ladies, I will have a bump. And it will be my baby bump. And let's just all settle in and get used to it. It's not going anywhere." Love your body. Love your body for so many reasons. Your body created new life. Your body gave you a baby you love. Your body works hard every day. Your body isn't a girl's body, it is a woman's body. Bodies change after having a baby, and that's okay. By loving your body, you are setting an example for your child...2017-04-1254 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaKimberly Johnson Talks About Post-Birth Libido, Birth Injury & How Past Trauma Affects BirthEver wonder about when you'll be able to have sex again after having a baby? Or how your body will feel and heal after giving birth? Curious about how having a baby affects intimacy, sensation and your body in general? Answering these questions for us is Kimberly Johnson. She is a bodyworker, doula, postpartum women’s health specialist, and single mom. Having had a difficult postpartum experience herself, she set out to understand what exactly was going on with her, and to heal herself naturally.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more Living In...2017-04-0652 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaChanti Smith Shares How Somatic Experiencing Can Help Build Attachment Between Parent And ChildChanti Smith is an expert at human connection. She has worked with people of all ages to strengthen their parental attachment relationships. In particular, the work she does through Somatic Experiencing has helped parents develop a strong sense of connection and attachment with their babies. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How to Rewrite Your Birth Story and Find Joy After Trauma with Chanti Smith | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and St...2017-03-1757 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHow To Build Your Strength After A Major Life Change - Jane Honikman Shares The Steps To WellnessHow To Build Your Strength After A Major Life Change - Jane Honikman Shares The Steps To WellnessJane Honikman gave her first baby up for adoption because she felt pressure to "do things in order". She later finished college, married the father and had additional babies with the same man who is now her husband. Jane described her experience of giving up her first baby as a trauma. Compounding that trauma was the feeling that her second baby, another girl, was severely jaundiced as a kind of karmic punishment for what she'd done with her first...2017-03-141h 06Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHappy International Women's Day!2017-03-0800 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaAnn Jonas Shares How To Become The Best Version Of YourselfIn a word, Ann Jonas is resilient. She incorporates her own sense of spirituality into her coaching work, having experienced the sudden loss of her parents (her father killed her mother and died himself shortly thereafter in jail) and subsequently experienced the loss of her partner when her daughter was only two years old. One of Ann's takeaways from her journey thus far is that "life happens for you, not to you." She uses the metaphor of a car as the way we can look at life. There's a huge front windshield so we can look ahead and look...2017-02-281h 01Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaKimberly Seals Allers Wrote The Book on Breastfeeding - The Big Let DownWomen who don’t meet their personal breastfeeding goals tend to think it is their own fault. It is time for women to stop blaming themselves. Women are starting to learn that difficulty with breastfeeding isn’t their fault, and that oftentimes what is happening is that the hospital environment and modern medical system isn’t setting women up for breastfeeding success. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGY...2017-02-201h 03Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaSusi Hately on How New Moms Can Prepare for and Recover from Pregnancy and ChildbirthHaving worked with women through all stages of pregnancy, from pre-natal right through postpartum, Susi Hately has observed that a lot of new moms seem resigned to the fact that post-baby body is just ‘the way things are’ – prolapses, dry vaginas, painful sex, leakage, etc. Susi is on our show to help educate expecting mothers on how to take care of their wellbeing during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recover...2017-02-0858 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaDr Monica Hannon - The Two Most Common Medical Issues That Come Up During the First 6 Weeks Post-birthDr Monica Hannon is our guest on episode 21 and she shares some of the major issues that mothers and partners face during the first six weeks following the birth of a baby. Find out when it makes sense to pick up the phone and call your doctor. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesRes...2017-01-311h 00Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaFitness Coach Brianna Battles on Exercise During Pregnancy and PostpartumWhen it comes to exercise postpartum, the primary message is to take the time you need to heal. Don’t rush to “get your body back” because it is easy to do more harm than good by pushing your body too hard before it is ready. The best thing to do for your body right after having a baby is to rest and recover. There are people out there who want to help you and who have the right tools to help you. It is okay that your body takes time to heal and build strength back. There are smart...2017-01-2550 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaMarisa Belger shares Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesLearn how to fortify your relationship before baby arrives. We speak with Marisa Belger who is the co-author of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother about important topics soon-to-be parents can discuss together.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trim...2017-01-1953 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaDad Real Talk With Andrew Gentry Law on How Dads Can Become the Father They Want to BeThe episode all about Dads. We talk with a stay-at-home Dad, Andrew Gentry-Law, who shares his personal experiences with newborn twins, and about his work in helping other new dads in their roles as fathers. He is also a licensed marriage and family therapist.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Cop...2017-01-121h 00Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaHeng Ou and Amely Greeven on Food, Postpartum Preparation and the Importance of Restoring Mama's Health After BirthAuthors of The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother. We discuss how to prepare your home, your kitchen, your mind and your supporters ahead of baby’s arrival. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fo...2016-12-0559 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaLisa Chin Shares Her Fourth Trimester Confinement StoryChinese culture practices postnatal "confinement" also known as "sitting the month" where women adhere (as much or as little as they want) to a set of guidelines designed to help them relax and regain strength after giving birth. Lisa Chin of Lunar Roots (lunarroots.co) shares her story, and talks about her efforts to transform the postpartum experience for othersFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups an...2016-11-2159 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaJulia Aziz and Lessons of LaborJulia Aziz captured 20+ years of working with parents in an incredibly readable memoir called Lessons of Labor wherein she documented learnings parents can apply in their own lives. Julia shares insights on living in the present, accepting help from others and creating joy and self-love throughout parenting. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby ArrivesRes...2016-10-2550 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaSandra Lloyd on Preparing for ParenthoodSandra Lloyd is a Depth Hypnosis Practitioner. Learn about how becoming a parent brings up emotional issues from our own experience as children. We share thoughts on how to take what you want from your own childhood experiences and how to make conscious decisions about the kind of parent you want to be. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask...2016-10-091h 01Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaYour Perfect Birth Plan Part 1 - The Ultimate Birth Plan Template You Can Customize And Use Yourself!We take you step-by-step through a birth plan document (and there's even a template on our site - go to the full show notes!)We define and talk through the pros and cons of each item. Enjoy! Sarah & Esther xoFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comBirth Plan Part 2: Episode 40Birth Plan Part 3: Episode 42Learn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Home Birth As An Alternative To Th...2016-09-0542 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Reise Tanner on Realizing Our Potential as ParentsGuest Reise Tanner applies her decades of mentoring experience to share guidance on creating an atmosphere of confidence and acceptance for new parents. She helps parents articulate new visions of themselves amid their most challenging and inspiring periods of change. Her website is reisetanner.comFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWN...2016-08-0744 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Beth Berry is a Life Coach for ParentsGuest Beth Berry, writer, life coach, mother of four daughters explains how In the Absence of the Village, parents Struggle Most. Beth’s coaching work focuses on empowering women and families. When we take care of ourselves, we are better able to care for others. Her site is called Revolution from Home revolutionfromhome.comFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources Hell...2016-07-0348 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Dr. Angelique Millette Sleep Part 2Dr. Angelique Millette is a nationally-recognized pediatric sleep consultant. We discuss realistic expectations for sleep during the first weeks and months with a newborn, strategies for parents with newborns to maximize sleep for everyone, and napping. Enjoy! Sarah and Esther xoFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan...2016-06-261h 00Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Jeni Diaz Axline, Co-Founder of Parenthoods IncMeet a mama who created a successful tech startup after having her first baby. We discuss the balance of baby life and social life, as well as how to prepare for baby number two. Enjoy!Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts Co...2016-05-3039 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Dr. Angelique Millette on sleep trainingDr. Angelique Millette is a nationally-recognized pediatric sleep consultant. We discuss a modern, compassionate take on “sleep training” that provides baby with love and comfort, and importantly, meets baby's physical and developmental needs. We also talk about co-sleeping (both bed sharing and room sharing), and how partners benefit from aligning their visions for family sleep. Enjoy! Sarah and Esther xoFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and St...2016-05-2359 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaNutrition and Nourishment - The EssentialsLearn strategies for feeding the new parent in your life and yourself as you make your way through the first weeks and months with your newborn at home. Eat well! Sarah and Esther xoFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts Conn...2016-05-1548 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Allyson Downey on Career + ParentingAllyson Downey is CEO and co-founder of weeSpring, a start-up that helps new and expecting parents collect advice from their friends about what they need for their family. "Yelp for baby products," She's also the author of HERE'S THE PLAN, a career guide for pregnancy and parenthood. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Cus...2016-05-0141 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaGuest Spring Childers Demystifies All Things PlacentaEven Kourtney Kardashian ate her own placenta. Some women eat their placenta because they believe the organ contains the nutrients being transferred from mother to child while the baby is in the womb. Some benefits could include increased breast milk production and a decrease in post-natal depression. Spring Childers is a certified doula, massage therapist, placenta encapsulation specialist. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups an...2016-04-241h 00Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWhat is a Midwife? Guest Timmi Pereira, Certified Nurse MidwifeWhat is a midwife? How to decide on a midwife vs an OB? The Midwife perspective on the Fourth TrimesterFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Fourth Trimester Deals & Discounts Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram 2016-04-0637 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaCovering the Basics of First Few Weeks Post BirthWhat does every new parent need to know for their first few weeks with a new baby? Crucial know-how tips are the focus of this episode. We recommend starting with this episode as an introduction to what your first handful of weeks postpartum will be like.Thanks for listening! Sarah & Esther xoLearn more:Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | Postpartum Soups an...2016-02-2930 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPreparing to Enjoy the Fourth TrimesterThere is a lot to think about when you’re expecting a new little one, especially for the first time. This episode helps answer the following question: What advice do we have for new parents-to-be to think about before they give birth, so that they can make the most of their 4th trimester? Thanks for listening! Sarah & Esther xo Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBG...2016-02-2936 minFourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaWhat is the Fourth Trimester? What is a doula?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? Thanks for listening! Sarah & Esther xoFull show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comLearn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a Baby | The Second Child Transition | Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYNResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Bi...2016-02-2936 min