You’ve just come home with your new baby.
And you’re tired. Overwhelmed.
The postpartum period can be exhausting for new mothers.
That is, IF you are not prepared.
The Fourth Trimester lets you in on what experienced mothers already know.
Their secret? Preparation
The Fourth Trimester is filled with compelling tools that will save you time and energy, and help you focus on what you need to know.
The New Mother Survival Guide
Practical Tips for the Fourth Trimester
The first 12 weeks home with your baby — known as the Fourth Trimester — can feel overwhelming. That’s why I created this easy-to-read, deeply practical guide to help you feel calm, confident, and prepared.
Expert guidance on what to expect in the early weeks
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Solutions to common challenges new moms face
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Checklists that simplify everything from baby prep to feeding routines
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Breastfeeding advice — how to know it’s going well and what to do if it’s not
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Tips for choosing the right pediatrician and when to ask for help
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As a breastfeeding expert, I will offer my take on breastfeeding your baby.
Whether you’re still pregnant or home with your newborn, this guide will help you focus on what truly matters — bonding with your baby and recovering with confidence.
This ebook is filled with real-life tips from thousands of new parents, expert insights from my years as a postpartum and breastfeeding educator, and checklists that will save you time and energy.
Written by Lori Jill Isenstadt, IBCLC CCE CBD – International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Postpartum Doula, and Certified Birth Doula
What are Clients are saying
“Lori is very knowledgeable. Her expertise has certainly helped me prepare for the first few months at home with a new baby. This Ebook is power packed with great ideas and gave me a heads up about things I never would have even thought of. Her checklists really helped me get organized.”
“Lori shares lots of tips and tricks on preparing your household for a newborn. I thought I had all the information I needed until I learned more from Lori. So thankful for all the handouts that also made it easy for my husband to help prepare.”
“I was feeling quite overwhelmed with my “to do” list and now I feel ready for the birth. My partner even notices how much calmer I am now that I have implemented many of the suggestions made in this book. Thank you Lori.”
💡 Home with a New Baby: What You Really Need to Know
- What exactly is a postpartum doula—and how can one help you?
- Tips to keep your home (and your sanity) running smoothly during recovery.
- Smart, affordable ways to get the postpartum help you need.
- How to actually get rest in those exhausting early days.
- Building your support system after a cesarean birth.
- Simple, kind ways to ask friends and family for the right kind of help.