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Your baby's brain works differently than yours, and understanding that difference can change the way you communicate from the very beginning. In this episode, Sarah talks with Dinalynn Rosenbush about the baby brain, early family communication, and how parents can do what they can to support optimal future success through connection, routines, tone, and play. Dinalynn is a speech-language pathologist, parenting coach, speaker, author, and host of The Language of Play. She shares practical communication tips for the earliest months, including repeated words, predictable routines, eye contact, diaper-change conversations, simple signs, and ways to enter a child's world through imagination. We also talk about behavior as communication, why children may not be ignoring you when they miss an instruction, and how parents can shift expectations when babies and young children do not process the world like adults. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Dinalynn Rosenbush thelanguageofplay.com | dinalynn@thelanguageofplay.com | The Language of Play podcast | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | 5 Ways to Get Kids to Listen Better Learn more Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep | Encourage Infant Speech Development, Security & Confidence Through Communication and Play | Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Panjiri Recipe | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Partner Deals Discount Codes | Natural Resources | Prenatal & Postnatal Vitamins | Every Mother Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram Please follow Fourth Trimester Podcast wherever you listen, and leave a rating or review if this conversation helps you feel a little more supported.

This is the primer on Resilient Parenting. Learn how resilient parenting helps you feel steadier in the early months after baby, and why that steadiness matters for your baby too. In this episode, Sarah talks with Dr. Kate Lund about simple ways to support your nervous system, respond instead of react, and create more connection and consistency in everyday care. Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, host of Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate, and mom of twins. She explains how babies pick up on parent stress, how children begin learning resilience from the adults around them, and why resilience is not about being perfectly calm or doing it all alone. You will come away with practical tools for asking for help, shifting expectations, noticing small wins, getting movement and fresh air, and using tiny moments of joy to help reset hard days. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Partners Natural Resources | GutPersonal Prenatal Vitamins | Every Mother Connect with Dr. Kate Lund katelundspeaks.com | Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate Dr. Kate's books Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting | Bounce: Help Your Child Build Resilience and Thrive In School, Sports and Life | Putter and the Red Car: A Cross-Country Family Adventure Learn more Perfect Parenting and Other Myths to Replace With Self-Trust | A Parent's Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | How to Prepare for Postpartum Support So You Feel Less Alone After Baby Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this conversation helped you feel more grounded, supported, or less alone in your parenting journey, please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating or review wherever you listen. These small actions help more parents discover the Fourth Trimester Podcast and support us in continuing to bring you conversations that strengthen families.

How dads can support their partners postpartum is a question many families are trying to answer in real time after baby arrives. A lot of dads want to help, but they may be working from the wrong playbook by focusing on fixing problems, pushing through stress, or assuming practical support is enough. In this episode, learn how emotional presence, steady communication, and helping a partner feel seen, heard, and safe can strengthen connection and help the whole family feel more supported after baby. Mitchell Osmond is a coach for fathers and host of the Dad Nation podcast. He works with men who want to show up more effectively at home, especially during seasons when relationships, emotions, and early parenthood may feel harder to navigate than work. In this conversation, he shares a practical framework for helping a partner feel seen, heard, and safe during the fourth trimester, along with lessons from supporting his own wife through a traumatic birth and postpartum anxiety. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Mitchell Osmond dadnationco.com | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Spark Starter Kit sparkstarterkit.com Learn more Bringing Fathers into Pregnancy - Dr Ed Stephens | Dad Real Talk: How First Time Dads Can Become The Father They Want To Be | The Mental Load of Parenting: Share Responsibilities Without Resentment Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this conversation helped you feel more grounded, supported, or less alone in your parenting journey, please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating or review wherever you listen. These small actions help more parents discover the Fourth Trimester Podcast and support us in continuing to bring you conversations that strengthen families.

If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of keeping your family organized, fed, scheduled, and functioning, you're not alone. In this episode, learn how to identify the hidden mental load of parenting, understand why it often falls unevenly between partners, and discover practical strategies for creating a more balanced and supportive family dynamic. Sarah is joined by Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a clinical psychologist, maternal mental health expert, and author whose work has helped thousands of parents better understand the emotional realities of life after baby. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Dr Shoshana Bennett drshosh.com | Dr Shosh Radio Show | Dark Side Of The Full Moon Dr Shoshana's books Children of the Depressed: Healing the Childhood Wounds That Come from Growing Up with a Depressed Parent | Postpartum Depression For Dummies | Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide To Making The Best Decision For You And Your Baby | Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Learn more Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh | The Myths Of Motherhood | 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 Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

Many parents enter pregnancy and postpartum believing they can prepare enough, plan enough, or perfect their way through uncertainty. But becoming a parent often challenges the very patterns we once relied on to feel safe. In this episode, learn how self-trust, emotional flexibility, and even storytelling can help parents navigate the identity shifts of the fourth trimester with more resilience, compassion, and confidence. Britta Bushnell, PhD is a childbirth educator, author, and expert in mythology and psychology who has spent more than 25 years supporting families through birth and early parenthood. Her work explores the cultural myths around control, perfection, and certainty, and how parents can move through major life transitions with greater self-awareness and emotional grounding. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Britta Bushnell, PhD brittabushnell.com | Transformed by Birth Podcast | Instagram Britta’s book Transformed by Birth: Cultivating Openness, Resilience, and Strength for the Life-Changing Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood Other books mentioned The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown | The Case against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering Learn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | Prepare Your Body and Pelvic Floor for Birth and Recovery | Intimacy After Baby and Reconnecting With Yourself and Your Partner Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this conversation helped you feel more grounded, supported, or less alone in your parenting journey, please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating or review wherever you listen. These small actions help more parents discover the Fourth Trimester Podcast and support us in continuing to bring you evidence-based conversations that strengthen families.

Community doula support can change how you experience pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. In this episode, you’ll learn how having the right support in place can help you feel safer, more confident, and better equipped to navigate real-life challenges beyond your birth plan. Marlee-I Mystic and Alli Cuentos are co-executive directors of SisterWeb and experienced birth workers leading a community-based model of doula care that centers advocacy, connection, and whole-family support. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with SisterWeb sisterweb.org | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Learn more How to Prepare for Postpartum Support So You Feel Less Alone After Baby | How Nethal Abdul-Mumin Is Helping Muslim Families Find Their Reflection In The Parenting Community | Get A Healthy Start - Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Building Your Community with WIC's Kiran Saluja Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection | Postpartum Support Collection Recommended Books The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother(related podcast episodes featuring the authors of this book are Seven Factors That Influence The First Forty Days and Four Relationship-Saving Questions To Ask Before Baby Arrives) | Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If you found this episode helpful, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or rating us on Spotify or wherever you listen. It helps more families find the information and support they need.

Postpartum recovery after 38 is not just about healing from birth. It is about protecting your metabolism, stabilizing insulin, and understanding the hormonal shifts that can quietly influence your long-term health. In this episode, you’ll learn what most providers are not routinely testing, how nutrition and muscle mass impact recovery, and the small daily habits that build resilience for the years ahead. Sarah is joined by Megan Pfiffner, perimenopause nutrition expert and creator of the Perimenopause Matrix™, who brings a data-driven, systems-based approach to helping women reclaim their energy and hormonal balance. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Megan Pfiffner meganpfiffnernutrition.com | Mornings With Megan Podcast | Instagram | Facebook Megan's Perimenopause Decoder helps you understand what's happening during perimenopause so you can make decisions from a place of clarity, not chaos Learn more When Perimenopause And Postpartum Overlap with Dr. Shosh Bennett | Prevent and Manage Gestational Diabetes With Certified Diabetes Educator Lily Nichols, RD | Nutrition and Nourishment - The Essentials | Prevent and Manage Gestational Diabetes With Certified Diabetes Educator Lily Nichols, RD | Fitness Coach Advice For Safe Exercise During Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this episode helped you think differently about postpartum recovery after 38, we would be so grateful if you left a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform. Reviews help more parents and perinatal professionals discover these conversations when they are searching for trusted, evidence-based support. Thank you for being part of this community. Sarah & Esther xo

Your baby’s nervous system is the foundation for sleep, emotional regulation, and lifelong health, yet most parents are never shown what actually supports its development. In this episode, you’ll learn how everyday moments of connection, movement, and time in nature can shape calmer behavior and more resilient outcomes for your child. Kathleen Lockyer brings nearly 30 years of experience in pediatric development and nervous system regulation, offering grounded, practical insight for parents navigating the early months. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Kathleen Lockyer kathleenlockyer.com | Instagram | Facebook Kathleen's Book Wild Inside: How Nature Protects Your Child's Mental Health and Restores Yours Learn more Micro Destressing For Busy Parents with Sarah Ezrin, Author of The Yoga of Parenting | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | Baby Carrier Guide: Benefits, Safety & Tips with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, and Babywearing Educator | Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn - Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this episode helped you better understand your baby’s needs and feel more confident in these early months, we’d be so grateful if you left a rating and review wherever you listen. Your support helps more families find trusted, evidence-based support during the fourth trimester. It also helps us continue bringing you conversations like this one with Kathleen Lockyer, focused on improving outcomes for parents and babies. Thank you and enjoy!!

Learn how to reduce birth anxiety and feel calmer, more grounded, and in control during birth using simple, practical tools. Erin Acharya, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and hypnobirthing instructor, shares how to work with your mind and nervous system so you can approach birth with real confidence. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Erin Acharya birthevolved.com | In The Wash Podcast Code: FOURTHTRIMESTER for 10% OFF on courses at birthevolved.com Learn more Birth Center vs Hospital Birth - What Parents Should Know Before Choosing | Prepare your Vagina for Birth | How to Prepare for Hospital Birth (and Avoid Unnecessary Interventions) with HeHe Stewart | The Best Hospitals For Labor And Delivery - Ratings App ‘Irth’ Created By Kimberly Seals Allers | The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this episode helped you feel calmer or more prepared for birth, it would mean so much if you left a quick review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your review helps more parents find this information when they need it most. And if you know someone who’s feeling anxious about birth, consider sharing this episode with them. It could make a real difference in how they experience it.

Preparing for birth is only part of the journey. What happens after baby arrives matters just as much. This is about how to have a well-resourced fourth trimester so that you know what actions you can take in the first weeks, months and year with your newborn. In this episode, Esther and I explore postpartum support and how to prepare for life after baby so you don’t feel alone. Our guest, Claudia Penate, birth and postpartum doula and educator, shares how to: • build your support system before baby arrives • align with your partner on expectations • navigate the first six weeks with more confidence • prioritize self-care without guilt Support is not optional in the fourth trimester. It shapes recovery, mental health, and how your family begins. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Claudia Penate claudiapenate.com | Instagram Mindfulness Birth Prep & Parenting Courses Natural Resources | Mindful Birthing Learn more Improve Birth Recovery: Three Recommendations From An OBGYN | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks | Evidence Based Care for Improving Postpartum Recovery with Dr Rebecca Dekker | Postpartum Recovery Support Through Honoring the Sacred Window With Christine Eck Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this episode helped you feel more prepared or supported, we’d really appreciate it if you left a review and rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listened to this episode. Your feedback helps other parents find this show and access the kind of support that can make a meaningful difference in the early weeks with a new baby.

We are covering fourth trimester fundamentals with this conversation and talking about what is needed in the first few weeks and months after birth. We're looking at postpartum recovery support through the lens of Ayurvedic practices and introducing the concept of the "sacred window". Most parents prepare for birth, but far fewer are prepared for what comes after. The early postpartum period is often when families feel the most depleted and unsupported. In this episode, we explore postpartum recovery support through honoring the sacred window, an Ayurvedic framework that centers rest, nourishment, and long-term healing. Christine Eck, founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, shares how her own postpartum experience led her to this work and what modern families can learn from these time-tested practices. In this conversation, you’ll hear: why the first 42 days postpartum matter for long-term health simple ways to support recovery through food, rest, and daily rhythms how to create better support systems for yourself or your postpartum clients This episode offers practical, accessible ways to feel more supported during one of life’s biggest transitions. Enjoy! Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodast.com Connect with Christine Eck sacredwindowstudies.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Christine's Center for Sacred Window Studies Conscious Postpartum Care Training The Sacred Window Podcast Apple | Spotify Learn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this episode helped you think differently about postpartum recovery, I’d really appreciate it if you took a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more parents and professionals find this information and feel supported during the fourth trimester. Thank you!

In this episode, we explore birth center vs hospital birth, and what parents should know before deciding where to welcome their baby. Our guests are Certified Nurse Midwife Nancy Myrick, co-founder of the San Francisco Birth Center, and Monica Levine, Board Member of the San Francisco Birth Center Foundation. Nancy brings more than three decades of experience supporting births across home, hospital, and birth center settings. We discuss what birth center care actually looks like, how midwife-led care differs from hospital birth, and what research says about outcomes for low-risk pregnancies. For this episode, we are participating in Podcasthon, a global initiative highlighting nonprofits making a meaningful impact, and we’re honored to spotlight the work of the San Francisco Birth Center Foundation. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Nancy Myrick sfbirthcenter.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn SF Birth Center Links SF Birth Center Info Sessions | SF Birth Center Foundation | Donate Here! Find a Birth Center and/or Midwife near you American Association of Birth Centers | Birth Center Equity | American College of Nurse-Midwives Learn more Birth Center Research on Outcomes | Embrace Empowerment: The Transformative Benefits of Birth Center Birthing | Home Birth As An Alternative To The Hospital | Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn - Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie Birth Place Lab facilitates multi-disciplinary and community-based participatory research on high quality maternity health care across birth settings Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

In this episode, perinatal psychologist Dr. Shosh shares how becoming a grandparent may reactivate old experiences, including anxiety from early parenthood. We explore healthy boundaries, communication, and how families can navigate this stage with confidence, clarity and care. This episode is so informative, and it also works beautifully as a conversation kickstarter between the new parents and new grandparents. Communication is key. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Dr Shoshana Bennett drshosh.com | Dr Shosh Radio Show | Dark Side Of The Full Moon Dr Shoshana's books Children of the Depressed: Healing the Childhood Wounds That Come from Growing Up with a Depressed Parent | Postpartum Depression For Dummies | Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide To Making The Best Decision For You And Your Baby | Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Learn more Generational Parenting, featuring PSI Founder Jane Honikman | The Recipe for Being a Cool Grandpa with Greg Payne | When Perimenopause And Postpartum Overlap with Dr. Shosh Bennett | Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh | The Myths Of Motherhood | postpartum.net Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram If this episode helped you better understand the transition to grandparenthood, please leave a review. Your feedback helps other families find grounded, evidence-based support during the fourth trimester and beyond.

In this episode, IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife Lisa Paladino explains how to recognize tongue tie symptoms, when breastfeeding pain needs evaluation, and what to expect from treatment. Learn how to make an informed decision about treatment. We'll share questions to ask your doctor, the signs that your baby might have tongue tie, pros and cons of a frenectomy and when to wait on a procedure. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcact.com Connect with Lisa Paladino tonguetieexperts.net | Instagram | Lisa's Tongue Tie for Parents Guide Book Lisa's Book It Shouldn't Hurt to Nurse Your Baby: Healing the Six Most Common Causes of Nipple Pain Learn more Breastfeeding No Judgement Guide - Say Goodbye To Breastfeeding Pain | Nutrition, Breastfeeding - Building Your Community | The Real Story Behind Breastfeeding (& How To Set Yourself Up For Success) | Manage Milk Supply, Proper Breast Pump Usage, Feeding On Demand Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

Father mental health during pregnancy is one of the most overlooked risk factors for postpartum depression and infant bonding challenges. In this episode, we explore how Dadcare and father-inclusive prenatal care can prevent postpartum depression and strengthen families from the very first visit. This is a powerful conversation with Edward M Stephens MD and PSI-Founder Jane Honikman that enables everyone who listens to take action to create meaningful change in family health. Learn how you can make a major impact for your own family and for generations to come. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Dr Ed Stephens Foundation for Male Studies | Facebook | LinkedIn | Ed's Publications Dadcare.org Bringing the Father into Pregnancy Connect with PSI Founder Jane Honikman janehonikman.com Jane's Publications Postpartum is Forever: Social Support from Conception through Grandparenthood | Parental Mental Health: Factoring in Fathers Workbook (And AudioBook here) | Love, Secrecy & Birth: An Original Story Learn more Generational Parenting, featuring PSI Founder Jane Honikman | Postpartum Recovery Plan | Pinpoint Where You Are on the Spectrum of Mental Health | Bringing Fathers into Pregnancy - Dr Ed Stephens 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

It's time to find out what the word "yoni" means. This is an episode you won't want to miss (parental advisory warning on the content!). This episode is about leaning into your innate power and wisdom. You deserve to pause and honor the profound transitions that happen throughout your life. Britt Fohrman is here to lead us through the what, how and why for yoga for your yoni. Learn to connect, alleviate discomfort, and feel good in your own body. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Britt Fohrman brittfohrman.com | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Britt's Classes (Code is FOURTHTRIMESTER for 10% OFF for on-demand course) Yoga for Your Yoni | Preparing Your Vagina for Birth In person - San Francisco | Preparing Your Vagina for Birth On Demand | 7 Days to Becoming More Confident in Opening for Birth with Britt-Free Video Series | Practices for Body Awareness | Prenatal Partners Yoga and Massage: Conscious Connection for Birth and Beyond Our favorite Fourth Trimester Books The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother | Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years | Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood | Thriving Postpartum: Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena Learn more Prepare your Vagina for Birth with Britt Fohrman, Birth Educator & Doula | Somatic Experiencing Can Build Attachment Between Parent And Child Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Guide Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

If you had a best friend who knew everything there was to know about how to heal Diastasis Recti safely, your friend would be Leah Keller. She's our guest on this episode and our topic is a very deep dive into how to identify issues, and heal and strengthen your core during pregnancy and after birth. (And that could be many years, several decades after birth even, and still benefit.) Let's learn together from a woman who has spent her career researching and implementing solutions that really work. All women deserve to achieve successful outcomes for their physical health. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Leah Keller Every Mother | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Use these links for Every Mother for 10% OFF Prenatal Birth Prep Course | Post Birth Healing | Diastasis Recti Recovery | All Programs Learn more Prepare For Birth With Confidence With Leah Keller, Founder Of Every Mother | Relax the Pelvic Door for a Safer, Easier Birth | Postpartum Bodies Change And That's A Good Thing - Love Your Body For The Body It Is Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

According to the CDC, women are having babies later in life. "First births for older mothers increased, with a 12.6% rise for those aged 30 to 34 and a 25% increase for mothers aged 35 and older." The continuing trend of delayed motherhood means more cases of older moms experiencing perimenopause during their postpartum recovery period. With very similar symptoms between perimenopause and postpartum, how can a person tell what is happening or even know what to do about it? On this episode, Dr Shosh explains symptoms, mental health impact, and evidence-based support. Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Dr Shoshana Bennett drshosh.com | Wellness Plan | Dr Shosh Radio Show | Dark Side Of The Full Moon Dr Shoshana's books Children of the Depressed: Healing the Childhood Wounds That Come from Growing Up with a Depressed Parent | Postpartum Depression For Dummies | Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide To Making The Best Decision For You And Your Baby | Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Learn more Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh | The Myths Of Motherhood | 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 Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

Sarah Healy is a certified sleep consultant who puts the health and wellness of babies first. And this fact is precisely why we invited her to be our guest on Fourth Trimester. Healthy family sleep is our topic, including key considerations around sleep training such as age, developmental factors, the unique needs of a given baby plus the unique needs of the parents and other adults in the household. After working with over 2,000 families and counting, Sarah has gained a great deal of wisdom that will benefit anyone looking to improve the amount and quality of sleep for their family. She will break down the fundamentals for us on this episode to get everyone feeling and sleeping better right away. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpocast.com Connect with Sarah Healy sarahhealysleep.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Learn more The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks | Dr Angelique Millette on Sleep Training | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

Learn what Nutritional Psychiatry is and how it supports a healthy fourth trimester. Esther and Sarah have a great conversation with holistic health educator Celeste Brinkerhoff about micronutrients, genetics and tools that help people improve their mental health. As Celeste reminds us, “Prevention is everything. If both parents strengthen their nutrition and mental health before baby arrives, the whole family benefits.” Listen to learn simple tools that will help prevent symptoms that affect bonding, stability, and recovery. Enjoy! Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com Connect with Celeste Brinkerhoff www.iammentallyreal.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Hardy Nutritionals Micronutrient Studies mentioned on the episode Protective effect of micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression on rates of postnatal depression at six months: A secondary analysis of NUTRIMUM | Additional Studies  Learn more Preeclampsia Prevention, Warning Signs, and Treatment during Pregnancy & Postpartum | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Special offer: Research-backed micronutrients for all the phases of your parenting journey. Code: FOURTH for 15% OFF hardynutritionals.com