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In 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.com
Connect with Sarah Ezrin sarahezrinyoga.com | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Substack | YouTube
Learn more Mom Group Guide: How To Find, Join Or Facilitate Your Own Mom Group | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?) | A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | The Power of Yoga Pre & Post Birth | Generational Parenting, featuring PSI Founder Jane Honikman
Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
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Parenting isn’t just about raising children—it’s about the roles we all play in supporting the next generation.
In this episode, PSI Founder Jane Honikman shares wisdom for parents, partners, and grandparents on the power of community, mental health, and the importance of not doing it alone.
Please share with the dads, grandparents, other caregivers and extended family in your life!
Special thanks to podcasthon.org, the world's largest podcast charity initiative.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with PSI Founder Jane Honikman janehonikman.com
Learn more Postpartum Recovery Plan | Pinpoint Where You Are on the Spectrum of Mental Health
Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Support International Parent Groups | PSI Helpline
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
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Birth is one of the most transformative experiences in a person’s life, but when things don’t go as planned - something traumatic or simply not what you thought would happen - the emotional impact can linger.
Chanti Smith is a licensed professional midwife and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. In this episode she talks about healing from birth trauma and reclaiming joy.
Listen to learn how somatic experiencing helps release stored trauma, reconnect with the body, and create a new sense of empowerment. This conversation is an important reminder that healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Chanti Smith embodiedbeginnings.com | Book A Session | Workshops
Learn more Somatic Experiencing Can Build Attachment Between Parent And Child | Reproductive Psychiatry: Optimizing Your Mental Health with Dr Ida Eden | Preparing to Enjoy the Fourth Trimester
Resources Mindfulness Childbirth and Parenting Courses | Somatic Experiencing | Snack Trays | castellinotraining.com
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
Additional Resources
HelloGaia Parenting CopilotFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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I don't know about you, but one of my top goals as a parent of a newborn was getting more sleep. A night doula is a great addition to any postpartum dream team because they will help with achieving exactly that - more sleep. More sleep for you, your other family members in your household, your baby.
It's perfectly normal for newborns to be awake multiple times during the night (just ask PhD Sleep Consultant Dr Millette). And, it's also true that sleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of postpartum anxiety and depression. Plus, sleep is simply wonderful.
In this episode, we talk with Kristin Revere, a doula and the founder of Gold Coast Doulas. She's also the author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. We talk about how to get the most out of your night doula experience, including:
Hiring the right person, what to check and askCosts and affordabilityBenefitsA typical night with a night doulaWhat to expect: practical, mental, social, emotional support examplesWishing you happy family sleep!
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Kristin Revere goldcoastdoulas.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Learn more Doula Interview Questions | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?) | A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | Baby Sleep Solutions - The Top 10 Sleep Training Questions Every Parent Asks with Dr Angelique Millette
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
Additional Resources
HelloGaia Parenting CopilotFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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Wondering how to make the most of your parental leave? In this episode, we talk with Mamattorney lawyer Daphne Delvaux about your rights, how to maximize your maternity, paternity, and parental leave benefits, and what every new parent should know.
Daphne spells out how you can stitch together different types of leaves and benefits to make sure you are getting the full amount of leave available so you can spend the most time possible with your baby
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Daphne Delvaux themamattorney.com | Instagram | Facebook
Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
Learn More Family Financial Wellness: Three Finance Must-dos for Families | A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | Prepare For Taking Maternity Leave Like A Pro - Maternity Leave Guide
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
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Discover the benefits of babywearing in this episode with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, postpartum doula, and trained babywearing expert. Whitney shares tips on choosing and using baby carriers, safety essentials, and how babywearing supports bonding and development.
Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Whitney Dula themamasdula.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
Learn more Babywearing How To Videos | HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE Babywearing Guide | Where to Check if Your Hand-Me-Down Carrier Has Been Recalled: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls | Amy Rainbow Adjoyn
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
Additional Resources
FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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Learn the benefits of a sitz bath DONE PROPERLY for postpartum healing, with step-by-step guidance on how to prepare one using natural, soothing ingredients.
This DIY Sitz Bath Guide will teach you how to care for yourself or provide this care for others.
Plus, this episode will equip you with additional tools to make a real difference in a new parent’s recovery journey.
>> This is one to share with any friend or family member who is planning to provide you with a helping hand while your are at home with a new baby! <<
Full Show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Esther Gallagher esthergallagher.com
Learn more HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | Postpartum Sitz Bath Herbal Ingredients List | The Dos & Don'ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New Parent | Postpartum Depression Warning Signs | Breastfeeding Essentials: No Judgement Guide - Say Goodbye To Breastfeeding Pain
Recipes Snack Trays | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection
Recommended Mindfulness Childbirth and Parenting Courses | Somatic Experiencing
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | About & Contact
FREE Parenting Copilot HelloGaiaFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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Discover the wisdom of sacred postpartum traditions with Pānquetzani, a traditional healer and advocate for holistic maternal care. In this episode, we explore time-honored practices that support healing, thriving, and deep connection during the fourth trimester.
Learn how to honor your postpartum journey with simple, yet powerful practices that support lasting wellness.
Whether you're an expecting parent, new parent, or support person, this conversation offers invaluable tools to nurture mind, body, and spirit.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Pānquetzani indigemama.com | Facebook | Instagram
Caldo (bone broth) recipe fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes
Learn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) With First Forty Days Author Marisa Belger | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?)
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
FREE HelloGaia Parenting CopilotFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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This episode featuring Dr Amanda P Williams is dedicated to how data can be a tool for informed decision-making, creating positive outcomes for both parents and their children.
With 35% of U.S. counties classified as Maternity Care Deserts—lacking essential maternal care resources—data and technology are critical in bridging gaps in access and information. Tools like virtual visits, online data platforms such as Peristats, and virtual parenting assistants like HelloGaia empower parents and caregivers with the resources they need. This approach combines in-person care, virtual care, and technology-based support to create a "best of the best" layered experience.
Data-driven parenting using evidence-backed information in combination with the very important practice of self-trust and gut-instinct is increasingly the way forward for many parents and caregivers.
Learn how to find and use evidence-based information that empowers parents.
Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Dr Amanda P Williams LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Stanford Medicine
March of Dimes marchofdimes.org | Peristats | State Report Cards | Maternity Care Deserts Report
Learn more Irth App Hospital Reviews | HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | US News Top Obstetrics Hospitals Rankings | American Academy of Pediatrics | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine | The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P Williams
Additional Resources
FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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In this episode, Jesse Bennett, an author and advocate for positive thinking among children, guides us on helping kids boost their success by developing a positive mindset through kindness, self-talk, and mindfulness practices. She emphasizes that kindness begins within oneself. By teaching children to love and believe in themselves and encouraging them to recognize their inner light, they can extend this kindness to others.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Jesse Bennett jessebennett.co | Instagram
Learn more Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | Preparing For Your Second Baby - The Second Child Transition | Encourage Infant Speech Learning, Security & Confidence Through Communication and Play | Mom Group Guide: How To Find, Join Or Facilitate Your Own Mom Group
Additional Resources
HelloGaia Parenting CopilotFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The Hospital
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In this episode, hosted by Didi D'Errico as a special edition, we focus on ACTIONABLE ways you can build more reliable, more accessible and more timely support as a new parent.
We know there are enough barriers to support for new parents as it is, as highlighted by March of Dimes in their recent report on Maternity Care Deserts - THANK YOU for providing insights and data!
We talk you through specific steps you can take to have a better-resourced fourth trimester and beyond. We highlight FREE planning templates and tools that every new and expecting parent needs to know about, including a service we are very excited about called HelloGaia.
HelloGaia is a FREE AI-driven search-based chat tool that is designed to help families find fast, trustworthy, always-available answers to questions that will arise during pregnancy, postnatally and as their child grows. Get started with HelloGaia here.
Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Links to HelloGaia hellogaia.ai | Use Cases & Quotes (Listen to the bonus track at the end of this episode to hear a full review from Esther Gallagher, postpartum doula)
Resources mentioned FREE Birth Plan Template | FREE Fourth Trimester Plan Template
Learn more What To Expect From A Doula | March of Dimes Report on Maternal Care Deserts
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In 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 specific needs, fostering smoother nights for the whole family.
Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com (FREE Birth plan download here)
Connect with Dr Angelique Millette angeliquemillette.com | Facebook | YouTube
Resources mentioned Safe Sleep Guide for Room Sharing and Bed Sharing
Angelique's other sleep episodes Dr Angelique Millette on Sleep Training | The No-low Cry Sleep Method | Help Your Little One Prepare For Sleeping In Their Own Room | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks
Learn more Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) With First Forty Days Author Marisa Belger
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | About & Contact
Additional Resources
FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester PlanFREE DOWNLOAD Birth Team Overview – Who’s Who At The HospitalHelloGaia Parenting Copilot
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ida Eden, a reproductive psychiatrist and faculty member at Weill Cornell Medicine, to explore how you can optimize your emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or simply navigating the transition into parenthood, Dr. Eden will provide insights and practical tools to help you feel empowered and supported. Find out what to do BEFORE baby arrives, and how you can start optimizing if you ALREADY have your baby (or older child!) in arms.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Dr Ida Eden idaedenmd.com | Weill Cornell Medicine
Learn more Birth Doula 101: What to Expect From A Birth Doula with Esther Gallagher | Mom Group Guide: How To Find, Join Or Facilitate Your Own Mom Group | MGH Center for Women's Mental Health | Mother to Baby Factsheets (Check which drugs are okay to use while pregnant or breastfeeding) | Postpartum Support International
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On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we're bringing you the ultimate travel guide for parents.
Our special guests, Mother Up creators Kacie McDonnell Hosmer, former host of FOX Nation and Mansion Global, and Gianna DeMedio Simon, host of the podcast So Sorry for Your Loss, share their tried-and-true tips for traveling with little ones.
Between them, they’ve wrangled three children under four while navigating air and car travel, and their advice will help you make your next trip as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re planning a flight or a road trip, Kacie and Gianna will walk you through everything from packing essentials to managing those inevitable meltdowns.
Tune in for practical advice, personal stories, and the confidence to travel like a pro with your kids.
P.S. Don't forget to chat with your pediatrician for advice on how early you can travel with your newborn - every situation is unique!
Full Show Notes (all links on fourthtrimesterpodcast.com)
Connect with Kacie McDonnell Hosmer & Gianna DeMedio Simon motheruppod.com | Instagram Kacie | Instagram Gianna
Learn more Simple Way To Adjust Baby To Time Change (Schedule Template) | Evidence Based Care for Improving Postpartum Recovery - Advice From Dr Rebecca Dekker | Preparing For Your Second Baby - The Second Child Transition
Travel Items Mentioned Recommended Travel Essentials | Mother Up Amazon Storefront
Connect with Fourth Trimester Instagram
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Rather amazingly, there hasn't been much research into the causes and potential cures for the nausea that around 70% of people experience during pregnancy. Until now.
Thankfully, Dr Marlena Fejzo is dedicating her life's work to finding ways to alleviate the full spectrum of mild cases of "morning sickness" to severe nausea to, on the extreme end, hyperemesis. She herself experienced hyperemesis. She knows firsthand the debilitating effects of the disease. Already she has clearly identified one gene (GDF15) linked to the cause and she is working on finding more.
Listen to the full episode to learn what Dr Fejzo recommends for alleviating symptoms of morning sickness and treating true hyperemesis. There are ways to find some relief now, even ahead of the groundbreaking new therapies that are on the horizon.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com (all links below can also be found here)
Connect with Dr Marlena Fejzo USC Profile & Contact | USC Marlena Fejzo Research Fund
Learn more Time Women Of The Year 2024 | Harmonia Healthcare Clinics for Nausea & Hyperemesis Treatment | HER Foundation RESOURCES | 23andMe
Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | About & Contact
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In this episode of Fourth Trimester Podcast, we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP.
This episode centers on how families can create a budget that sets the family up for financial success, including: what a budget is, how to create one, considerations before having a baby, what to budget for during pregnancy, postpartum and longer term (kids education, your own retirement etc.)
We also have a great conversation around helping raise children to be financially independent.
Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Connect with Laura Davis financiallab.us
Learn more (all on fourthtrimesterpodcast.com)
Family Financial Wellness: Three Finance Must-dos for Families
How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?)
Mindfulness Childbirth and Parenting Courses
FREE Download - Birth Plan Template
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Dr Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth provides clear, plain-language guidance on postpartum recovery, including the very immediate period after birth from delivering the placenta and then through the extended fourth trimester.
Learn what the evidence points to so that you can make informed decisions and enhance your recovery period.
Full show notes
fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Resources
Skin to Skin After A Cesarean
Evidence on Pitocin During the Third Stage of Labor
Why Postpartum Midwifery is Vital to Healing With Serena Saeed-Winn
FREE DOWNLOAD Birth Plan Template (a.k.a. Birth Intentions Document)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
The Best Hospitals For Labor And Delivery - Ratings App ‘Irth’ Created By Kimberly Seals Allers
The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P Williams
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In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGMENT guide. Just the facts and plain language explanations that help you on your journey.
Part 2 covers a wide range of topics including: managing milk supply, breast pump usage, feeding schedules and more.
Full show notes:
fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Links and resources mentioned on the show:
Lactation Resources Find a Lactation Consultant | Mahogany Milk Support Group | Drugs That Are Safe While Breastfeeding - Medications Fact Sheets | NC A&T Outpatient Clinic | Kelly Mom Breastfeeding Articles | Donate Extra Breastmilk | Ready Set Baby | Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine | Fourth Trimester Project
Learn more The Real Story Behind Breastfeeding | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | FREE DOWNLOAD The Ultimate Birth Plan Template You Can Customize | mothertobaby.org | infantrisk.com | believeipe.org | Gold Lactation Conference
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In this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, we asked a panel of breastfeeding educators and practitioners to help us put together a 2-part guide on breastfeeding. Importantly, this is a NO JUDGMENT guide. Just the facts and plain language explanations that help you on your journey.
The content of the guide includes answers to the top breastfeeding questions new parents frequently have during the first 24 hours with a newborn through to the continued breastfeeding years.
Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
FREE DOWNLOAD The Ultimate Birth Plan Template You Can Customize: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/resources
Lactation Resources Find a Lactation Consultant | Mahogany Milk Support Group | Drugs That Are Safe While Breastfeeding - Medications Fact Sheets | NC A&T Outpatient Clinic
Learn more The Real Story Behind Breastfeeding | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | mothertobaby.org | infantrisk.com | believeipe.org | Gold Lactation Conference
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In this episode we are joined by an experienced financial advisor, Laura Davis CFP. Laura shares her expertise in transforming financial lives and provides actionable steps that parents and soon-to-be parents can take to secure a strong financial future for their families.
Learn the three financial must-dos for families that can help set your family up for success.
Full show notes:
fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Links/resources mentioned: (more links available in full notes article)
Sara Mauskopf CEO and Co-founder of Winnie | winnie.com | LegalZoom Estate Planning | A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters)
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