Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula
Sarah Roselinda Trott
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Sarah Roselinda Trott
▶ WebplayerMy 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 support. All parents can benefit from the wisdom and support that a postpartum Doula provides. Fourth trimester care is about the practical, emotional and social support parents and baby require, and importantly, he...
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Nov 30, 2024 · 46:41
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Oct 19, 2024 · 51:02
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Jul 27, 2024 · 42:07
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Jun 29, 2024 · 1:04:47
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Jun 15, 2024 · 48:25
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Jun 1, 2024 · 48:32
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May 18, 2024 · 1:08:19
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May 4, 2024 · 40:00
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Apr 20, 2024 · 45:14
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Apr 13, 2024 · 48:54
It's Black Maternal Health Week and in this episode Sarah talks with Dr Amanda P Williams about the current state of postpartum maternal health and birth equity. Sarah first…
Apr 6, 2024 · 49:10
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Mar 23, 2024 · 50:55
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Mar 9, 2024 · 55:02
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Feb 24, 2024 · 42:33
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Feb 10, 2024 · 55:18
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Jan 27, 2024 · 32:36
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Jan 13, 2024 · 50:49
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Dec 30, 2023 · 49:12
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Dec 16, 2023 · 29:59
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Dec 2, 2023 · 49:43
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Nov 18, 2023 · 30:40
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Nov 4, 2023 · 37:38
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Oct 21, 2023 · 29:36
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Oct 7, 2023 · 36:31
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Sep 24, 2023 · 30:45
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Sep 9, 2023 · 49:53
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Jul 8, 2023 · 37:01
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Jun 24, 2023 · 27:33
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Jun 10, 2023 · 48:13
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May 13, 2023 · 23:51
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Apr 29, 2023 · 27:31
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