The fourth trimester: support for the first six weeks after birth
Week-by-week guidance, educational videos, and detailed guides for new mums. Created by a doctor & mum of three.
Understand what's happening to your body, know what's normal, recognise when to ask for help, and feel more confident navigating those first six weeks.
Our growing library of evidence-based articles answers the questions new mums often Google at 2am from:
Postpartum bleeding
Constipation
Pelvic floor symptoms
Night sweats
Returning to exercise.
Week 1 is Free.
Get instant access to the complete 6-week recovery plan for just £22.
You don't have to figure it out alone
The first weeks after having a baby can be wonderful, overwhelming, exhausting and confusing, sometimes all at once.
There's plenty of information about caring for your newborn. But what about you?
Fourth Trimester Hub brings together practical, evidence-based guidance about your physical recovery, emotional wellbeing and the changes you can expect after birth, all in one place.
What's Inside the Programme
Everything you need for a supported recovery, delivered digitally so you can access it whenever suits you, even at 3am.
18 In-Depth Guides
3 detailed guides every week covering physical recovery, feeding, and emotional wellbeing. Written by a healthcare professional and based on NHS guidance.
Weekly Video Guides
Short, supportive video walkthroughs for each week so you can watch and listen when reading feels like too much.
Trusted NHS Resources
Curated links to verified NHS and UK charity support for every topic, so you always know where to turn next.
Week-by-Week Structure
Content is structured to match your recovery stage, so you only see what's relevant right now, not an overwhelming wall of information.
What You'll Cover Each Week
- Vaginal and C-section recovery guidance
- Managing postpartum bleeding (lochia)
- Breastfeeding basics and managing engorgement
- Understanding baby blues
- Rest and sleep strategies for the first week
- When to contact your midwife or GP
- Bowel and bladder health recovery
- Gentle movement and when to start
- Breastfeeding challenges and where to get help
- Your baby's development and normal behaviours
- Managing anxiety and relationship changes
- Adjusting to your new identity
- Energy and fatigue management
- Pelvic floor recovery exercises
- Scar care (C-section and perineal)
- Sleep safety guidance
- Getting out of the house with baby
- Asking for help and support charities
- Core and pelvic floor strengthening
- Posture correction for feeding and carrying
- Introducing a bottle alongside breastfeeding
- Your baby at 4 weeks: what to expect
- Managing overwhelm and coping strategies
- Preparing for your 6-week check
- Contraception options while breastfeeding
- Hair loss, skin changes, and hormonal shifts
- Breastfeeding at 5 weeks and building a milk supply
- Weaning preparation and introduction to solids
- Returning to work planning
- Maintaining your identity beyond motherhood
- What to expect at your 6-week postnatal check
- Your baby's 6-8 week developmental check
- Returning to exercise safely
- Long-term recovery beyond 6 weeks
- Nutrition for sustained energy and mood
- Celebrating your achievements and building your village
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Explore the Free Postpartum Recovery Library for answers and tips to overcome common concerns including:
Baby blues vs Postnatal Depression
Postpartum constipation
Postpartum bleeding
Return to Exercise
Postpartum night sweats
Get access to all 6 weeks to guide you through your fourth trimester and beyond
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I'm Chantal. I'm a doctor and a mum of three.
One thing I've learned, both professionally and personally, is that while new parents receive endless information about caring for a baby, far less attention is given to a mother's own recovery.
The first few weeks after birth can be physically demanding, emotionally overwhelming, and full of questions about what is normal.
I created this guide to provide clear, evidence-based guidance and practical support during those early weeks, helping mothers recover with confidence and know when to seek help.
My hope is that you'll feel informed, reassured, and supported as you navigate this important chapter of motherhood.