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

Sarah Roselinda Trott
Postpartum Care
Breastfeeding
Parenting
Mental Health
Postpartum Depression
Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum Support
Fourth Trimester
Nutrition
Maternal Health
Fatherhood
Diastasis Recti
Preeclampsia
Doulas
Morning Sickness
Sleep Training
Maternal Mortality
Postpartum Health
Hyperemesis
Baby Sleep

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 s... more

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Recent Guests

Evelyn West
DONA Certified Doula and postpartum care specialist
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Shoshana Bennett
Perinatal psychologist, author and speaker specializing in maternal mental health
Episode: The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner
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Certified nurse midwife who teaches postpartum and birth prep; expert in car seat safety
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Episode: Car Seat Safety: How to Choose, Install, and Use the Right Seat
Casey Keen
Author of The Alchemy of Motherhood; founder of The Alchemy of Motherhood
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Episode: How To Build A Well-Resourced Postpartum Support System
Kelsey Green
Nurse, educator, researcher, maternal mental health advocate
Episode: What Is Matrescence? Why Becoming a Mother Changes Everything - Kelsey Green, DNP
Dr. Shoshana Bennett
Perinatal psychologist, author, former president of Postpartum Support International
Episode: Breastfeeding With Confidence While Protecting Your Mental Health
Rachel Braun Scherl
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Andrea Ford
Anthropologist, former Bay Area doula, author
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Episode: Postpartum Identity: Why You’re Not Supposed to Bounce Back | Andrea Ford, PhD

Hosts

Sarah Trott
Host of the Fourth Trimester podcast. Focuses on practical postpartum care, parenting journeys, and connecting families with resources.
Esther Gallagher
Co-host, postpartum doula, and perinatal educator providing care, support, and practical guidance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • Relatable, compassionate and evidence-based

    The Fourth Trimester podcast is an absolute gem for new parents navigating the uncharted waters of early parenthood. The episodes are a perfect blend of expert advice, relatable anecdotes, and inclusive discussions, making every listener feel seen and supported. Whether it's addressing sleep deprivation, rediscovering intimacy after baby, or exploring diverse experiences of parenthood, this podcast covers it all. If you're looking for a relatable and informative podcast that feels like a compass... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loveliftsusup
    United States4 months ago
  • Wide variety of topics

    This podcast covers so may different topics of postpartum. You can tell Sarah has a passion for encouraging new mothers in their journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brizka_87
    United States10 months ago
  • Thankful for this resource

    Finally a podcast that is compassionate and non judgmental about the parenting experience! I deeply appreciate the efforts taken to provide perspectives and education to this important phase of life. Sarah and her team bring a thoughtfulness that often does not exist in these forums and I am so grateful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allformamas
    United States10 months ago
  • Binging them all!

    I just found this podcast and am working my way through them all. Such a great resource for new parents - sharing with all my new mom friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeganPBrooklyn
    United States10 months ago
  • A warm cup of tea

    I love Sarah’s conversation style where she brings to light so many important topics in a way that actually helps reduce parent overwhelm! What a fabulous resource for new parents and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RxOutside
    United States10 months ago

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Golden Month Postpartum Care for More Support After Birth
Q: What practical takeaways could an expecting parent use to prepare for birth and postpartum?
West recommends preparing the nursery and installing the car seat before the birth, and having recovery supplies such as a belly bind and nipple cream ready. She suggests buying fewer newborn clothes and more burping cloths because babies quickly outgrow their clothes.
Golden Month Postpartum Care for More Support After Birth
Q: How is the first month after birth handled differently in Asia and other cultures compared to the United States?
West describes postpartum support in China and other cultures as more systematic, with caregivers helping mothers recover, prepare meals, care for the baby, and rest. In the United States, support is often less comprehensive between hospital discharge and the six-week appointment.
The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner
Q: What would be a great way to open the discussion and what are some of the questions to ask?
Bennett recommends asking what parenting means to each partner, what being a good parent looks like, how they view discipline and expressions of love, and what they want to repeat or change from their own upbringing. She advises listening with curiosity and working toward shared agreements.
The 4 Main Parenting Styles: How to Find Common Ground With Your Partner
Q: Tell me why that's not good to argue in front of the kids about parenting stuff.
Bennett says visible disagreement can feel chaotic and confusing to children and may encourage them to play one parent against the other. If parents disagree, they can pause and discuss their response privately before speaking with the child.
Women’s Health Innovation: The Future of Pregnancy and Postpartum Care
Q: But so what as individuals, what can we do if we're listening and might be one of the people affected by these changes; what is an actionable takeaway?
Understand and push for both clinical visits and mental health support, know your benefits, and advocate with HR and state resources; use Medicaid or eligible programs where available, and seek care if mental or physical health signals arise.

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A compassionate, expertise-forward show focused on the fourth trimester, postpartum recovery, and early parenting. Host discussions regularly center on practical support for new families, mental health, infant development, and navigating medical, community, and policy systems that affect postnatal care. Guests range from perinatal clinicians and doulas to researchers and advocates, bringing evidence-based guidance, real-world parenting strategies, and culturally aware perspectives. The format consistently blends actionable tips with personal stories, making it a helpful resource for new parents, partners, and professionals seeking deeper understanding of postpartum care. A notable strength is the emphasis on community-based support, advocac... more

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2. Shoshana Bennett
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