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.