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

Dr. Sonal Patel is a board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, lactation specialist, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of NayaCare: Fourth Trimester Clinic. With a passion for improving maternal and infant health, she offers curated talks designed to empower professional women navigating the intersection of career, motherhood, and personal well-being. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/finance/fourth-trimester-economics/] Connect with Pediatrician Dr Sonal Patel nayacare.org [https://nayacare.org/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nayacarecolorado] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nayacare/] Learn more Family Financial Wellness: Three Finance Must-dos for Families [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/finance/family-financial-wellness/] | How to Maximize Maternity Leave & Paternity Benefits with MAMAttorney Daphne Delvaux [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/maternity-leave/maternity-leave-rights/] | How Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling) [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/first-time-parents/prepare-for-parenthood-snuggling/] Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot [https://hellogaia.ai/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/ultimate-birth-plan-template-part-1/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/] | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes/soups-and-stews/] Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/]

Petra is a birth & postpartum doula, birth educator, and fierce advocate for women reclaiming their power in birth. After undergoing three Cesareans, she set off on a transformative journey that led to her vaginal birth after three Cesareans (VBA3C). That experience reshaped not only how she viewed birth but also how she found her voice—one that had been silenced by fear, external authority, and societal expectations. Now, she is dedicated to helping other women do the same: break free from limiting beliefs, trust their intuition, and confidently advocate for the birth experience they deserve.   Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/vbacs-petra-cruz-doula/] Connect with Petra Cruz birthingcometrue.com [https://birthingcometrue.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/birthing_come_true/] | The Journey To VBAC Podcast [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/petra1405/] Learn more How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?) [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/if-you-dont-have-a-doula/] | Somatic Experiencing Can Build Attachment Between Parent And Child [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recovery/somatic-experiencing-parenting/]| Postpartum Support International [https://postpartum.net/] | International Cesarean Awareness Network [https://www.ican-online.org/] Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot [https://hellogaia.ai/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/ultimate-birth-plan-template-part-1/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/] | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes/soups-and-stews/] Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/]

Here's a prep guide for hospital births that will help you feel more confident, and empower you with information that could help you avoid unnecessary procedures that can result in trauma and/or injury. Our guest is HeHe Stewart, a birth doula and founder of The Birth Lounge, a non-judgmental, evidence-based childbirth education online platform known for helping parents navigate birth. HeHe also has her own podcast called the Birth Lounge. Here's some of what we discuss: * how to avoid unnecessary C-sections * how to confidently ask for options * what to do if things don't go as expected * crucial information to prepare you for hospital birth Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/prepare-for-hospital-birth/] Connect with HeHe Stewart Tranquility by HeHe [https://www.tranquilitybyhehe.com/] | The Birth Lounge Education Platform [https://www.thebirthlounge.com/] HeHe's Podcast The Birth Lounge Podcast [https://www.tranquilitybyhehe.com/podcast] Learn more The 10 Questions Every First-Time Parent Asks [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/first-time-parents/top-questions-every-first-time-parent-asks/] | Home Birth As An Alternative To The Hospital [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/home-birth-vs-hospital-birth/] | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You if You Don’t Have a Doula (What is a Doula?) [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/if-you-dont-have-a-doula/] Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot [https://hellogaia.ai/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/ultimate-birth-plan-template-part-1/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/] | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes/soups-and-stews/] Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/]

This Returning to Work Transition Guide is led by Career coach Michelle Olsen who specializes in helping women find clarity and purpose during career transitions.  Michelle holds a Master’s in Organizational Psychology and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) Covered on this episode: * Making the back to work transition with intention * Finding the right balance for your family * Creating a plan that aligns with your values * Tips on what to ask for * Factors to consider when making your own decisions about when, how and whether to return to work Full show notes: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/career/returning-to-work/] Work with Michelle One-on-One: Greenlight Coaching Offer [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/greenlight] Code: RETURNTOWK for $100 OFF Virtual workshop: Return to Work Group Workshop: Virtual [https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/products/going-back-to-work?aff=23] Code: 4THTRIMESTER for $15 OFF  (On $40 or more) Connect with Michelle Olsen greenlight-coaching.com [https://www.greenlight-coaching.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/greenlightcoaching/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemolsen/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightCoaching] Learn more How to Maximize Maternity Leave & Paternity Benefits with MAMAttorney Daphne Delvaux [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/maternity-leave/maternity-leave-rights/] | Prepare For Taking Maternity Leave Like A Pro [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/career/maternity-leave-guide/] Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot [https://hellogaia.ai/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/ultimate-birth-plan-template-part-1/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/] | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes/soups-and-stews/] Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/]

Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a leading expert in holistic women’s development with over 20 years of experience. We explore how rewriting our beliefs about motherhood can lead to more joy, freedom, and self-love. This episode is about learning how breaking free from outdated expectations can transform not only your parenting but your entire sense of self. Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.com [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/uncategorized/redefining-motherhood/] Connect with Dr Gertrude Lyons drgertrudelyons.com [https://drgertrudelyons.com] | Instagram [https://instagram.com/drgertrudelyons] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gertrudelyons/] | Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewrite-the-mother-code-with-dr-gertrude-lyons/id1534581166] Learn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/first-time-parents/building-self-trust/] | The Birth Doula’s Guide to Navigating New Motherhood with Carson Meyer [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/navigating-new-motherhood-carson-meyer/] | The Top 10 Baby Sleep Questions Every Parent Asks [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/sleep/baby-sleep-solutions/] Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot [https://hellogaia.ai/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/birth/ultimate-birth-plan-template-part-1/] | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/postpartum-support/enjoy-the-fourth-trimester/] | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection [https://fourthtrimesterpodcast.com/recipes/soups-and-stews/] Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fourthtrimesterpodcast/]