This week we are diving into the often forgotten about fourth trimester. So much planning and preparation go into baby and delivery but not enough is talked about when it comes to what to do after the baby is born. It's a challenging, yet beautiful time with your newborn and there is so much to learn so quickly. Jesse and I share as much as we could recollect from our fourth trimester experience with Sarelle. Highlights from this episode: Sarelle's 38-week milestones The first 12 weeks after Sarelle was born (the 4th trimester) Oral vitamin K Encapsulating Marni's placenta A support team after birth is essential Making baths part of your self-care healing routine Allowing time for your body to rest and heal Feeding Sarelle every 2 hours (even through the night) The challenges of breastfeeding, pumping, & top-ups We opted for goat milk formula Natural options to help increase your milk supply Hiring a lactation consultant to guide our breastfeeding journey Chiropractic care during pregnancy & postpartum (for baby and mom) How to relieve a blocked milk duct Healing after a vaginal delivery Co-sleeping, bassinets & sleep sacks Establishing a good nighttime routine Transitioning Sarelle from co-sleeping to her crib Dream feeding & pumping at night Marni & Sarelle's supplement protocols Newborn activities, books, & toys Bonding while babywearing Causes of baby acne Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle (baby TUB) updates Listen to The First Trimester The Ultimate Baby aka TUB – The First Trimester (Marni's blog post) Listen to The Second Trimester The Second Trimester And Beyond (Marni's blog post) The Ultimate Baby Nursery - Eco Friendly, Cozy & Natural (Marni's blog post) Listen to The Third Trimester The Ultimate Birth Story (Marni's blog post) Our Doula - Jessica Ienna Mendez (IG: @gymdoula) Midwives of Windsor Graceful Birth Doula Services (placenta encapsulation) Listen to Genevieve Howland aka Mama Natural previously on TUHP (episode #315) Mama Natural's website Haakaa (breast pump) Holle Organic Infant Goat Milk Formula 1 Lactation Cookie Recipe to Increase Breast Milk Supply (Mama Natural) Chalice Spice - The Ultimate Breastmilk Tea Jennifer Day (lactation consultant) Medela Freestyle Breast Pump (double) Sunflower lecithin Frida Mom Frida Mom (Oscars ad rejected) Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel 7th Generation Free & Clear Overnight Pads HALO BassiNest Glide Sleeper Nested Bean - Zen Swaddle Premier Arm's Reach (we have older model) Cloud b Sleep Sheep Sound Soother Yogasleep Whish White Noise Sound Machine 4moms rockaRoo 4moms rockaRoo (infant insert) Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Dreams Cradle 'n Swing Solly Baby (wrap carrier) Ergobaby Embrace (wrap carrier) Skip Hop (whale bath tub) Seeking Health - Prenatal (use code ULTIMATEBABY to save 10%) Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!

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