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.

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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

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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!

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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

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Special offer: Research-backed micronutrients for all the phases of your parenting journey. Code: FOURTH for 15% OFF hardynutritionals.com

Here are empowerment tools for postpartum wellness from an OB-GYN who has helped thousands of families during pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester. In this episode Dr Eboni January shares what she advises families based on her experiences after delivering 8,000 babies and counting.

These Fourth Trimester tools can be used by everyone. They are about keeping parents and baby safe and well-resourced. Knowledge is power. Enjoy!

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Connect with Dr Eboni January doctorej.com | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | X | LinkedIn | YouTube

Dr Eboni January's book EMPOWERED MOTHERHOOD: Essential Guide to Thriving During Pregnancy and Beyond

Learn more Dadcare.org | Masterclass on Labor Complications | Wellness Wheel | Calm App | 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 HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

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Preeclampsia affects around 5-10% pregnancies, and increasingly we are learning new ways to lower risks. Here's how.

In this episode, we are joined by OBGYN and maternal health leader Dr. Amanda P. Williams to talk about what every parent and perinatal professional should know about preeclampsia prevention, warning signs and treatment.

Yes, this episode is all about safer pregnancies and healthier babies.

You’ll learn who’s at higher risk, why low-dose aspirin and a home blood pressure cuff can be lifesaving, the postpartum warning signs that should never be ignored, and how doulas, partners, and families can advocate when it matters most - we even include scripts so you will know exactly what to say.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Dr Amanda P Williams LinkedIn | Instagram | CMQCC.org

Preeclampsia Prevention Guides Guide for Parents from March of Dimes | Guide for Clinical Teams from March of Dimes | Low-dose Aspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia & Related Preterm Birth Initiative by CMQCC

Essential at-home tools for pregnancy & postpartum Blood Pressure Cuff | AWHONN Post-Birth Warning Signs one-pager to hang on the fridge

Learn more California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) | The State of Postpartum Maternal Health with Dr Amanda P Williams | Data-Driven Parenting With Dr Amanda P Williams

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

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

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We had a lovely conversation with multiple-time founder Miki Agrawal on the best diapers & how small efforts parents make now can have a big impact for future generations.

Listen to the episode to learn how certain diapers are better and healthier for your baby. Plus, pick up many great parenting tips along the way. The highest quality products aren't always the most expensive, and they may surprise you with how much better they are for your baby's health and the planet.

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Connect with Miki Agrawal hirodiapers.com | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Code FOURTHTRIMESTER at hirodiapers.com for a special intro offer of $99 for life on the monthly HIRO's Journey Subscription including diapers, HIRO Pouches and 4 packs of wipes

Learn more One Simple Move Parents Can Make To Save Money, Time & The Planet | Reproductive Psychiatry: Optimizing Your Mental Health with Dr Ida Eden

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

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Spoiler alert: there's no perfect set of ingredients that will make anyone the perfect "cool grandpa". However, there are general guidelines that will get most people well along the way - at least for the parts in their control.

What's key? Communication, boundaries, having fun. Here's the 'recipe', if you will, in a nutshell. (Plus a little self-reflection!)

So here's the 'recipe' from Cool Grandpa Greg Payne on how to put the guidelines into practice for your own family, including the considerations from both sides of the grandparent-parent fence. 

Enjoy!

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Connect with Greg Payne cool-grandpa.us | Facebook | LinkedIn | Cool Grandpa Shop | Podcast

Greg's book My Grandpa's Grandpa

Learn more Generational Parenting, featuring PSI Founder Jane Honikman | Bringing Fathers into Pregnancy - Dr Ed Stephens | The Dos & Don'ts Of Being A Respectful & HELPFUL Visitor To A New Parent | Grandparents: Roles & Boundaries

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

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What would happen to your baby if something happened to you? It’s a difficult question, but one every parent needs to face.

In this episode, estate planning attorney Patricia De Fonte shares how to create a plan that protects your loved ones, minimizes stress, and reflects your values.

It doesn't matter how much money or assets you have - every parent needs to have a plan in place to protect their family’s peace of mind.

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Connect with Patricia De Fonte defontelaw.com | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Estate Planning with Heart Free Workshops 

Learn more Family Financial Wellness: Three Finance Must-dos for Families | How to Maximize Maternity Leave & Paternity Benefits | How to Prepare for Hospital Birth (and Avoid Unnecessary Interventions) with HeHe Stewart

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

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Healthy families start with healthy parents (and wherever possible, that includes the father!). Dr. Ed Stephens shares his groundbreaking “Bringing the Father into Pregnancy” questionnaire, a simple, life-saving tool that helps strengthen families, and give babies the healthiest possible start.

This episode gives parents and perinatal professionals research-backed insight into fathers’ mental health and its impact on families.

Listen to learn simple, proven ways to protect connection from the very start.

This is an amazing legacy and we're excited to help share Dr Ed Stephens' work with the world.

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Connect with Dr Ed Stephens Foundation for Male Studies | Facebook | LinkedIn

Ed's Publication Bringing the Father into Pregnancy | GiveButter Donation Page

Learn more Generational Parenting, featuring PSI Founder Jane Honikman | Dad Real Talk: How First Time Dads Can Become The Father They Want To Be | How Partners Can Prepare for Parenthood (The Power of Snuggling)

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

Becoming a parent changes a lot - including how we connect with our partners. On this episode of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, I'm joined by my co-host Esther Gallagher as well as special guest Dr. Shoshanna Bennett, a pioneer in perinatal mental health, to talk about what intimacy really looks like after a baby arrives.

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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 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

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This is a wonderful conversation with experienced nutritionist Argavan Nilforoush about feeding and nourishing your baby, especially when there are specific dietary concerns. 

Argavan is a registered dietitian nutritionist and she is based in the San Francisco Bay area. She brings years of experience working with families, infants and children across both hospital and outpatient settings. She founded Baby Steps Nutrition, where she offers individualized support to help children thrive from addressing picky eating, poor weight gain, food allergies to maternal lactation, nutrition, and as a mom herself.

Argavan knows firsthand the challenges and questions that come with feeding little ones, especially during the critical fourth trimester and beyond. We discuss typical growth, starting solids, and navigating all the conflicting advice that's out there. She offers practical advice and strategies for baby nutrition generally, as well as when there are dietary concerns.

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Connect with Argavan Nilforoush babystepsnutrition.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X

Learn more A Parent’s Guide To Building Self-Trust (And Why It Matters) | Get A Healthy Start - Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Building Your Community with WIC's Kiran Saluja | Nutrition and Nourishment - The Essentials

Our favorite Fourth Trimester Beach Reads 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

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

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Some of the links we have on the show notes help support the work that we do - if you decide to purchase through an affiliate link, the show receives a small commission and it really helps us out