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Using Technology to Support Your Postpartum Journey With Sarah Trott

May 10, 2025 • Jacqueline Baird • Season 5 • Episode 100

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In today's episode, Jacqueline has a conversation with Sarah Trott—tech executive, mom of three, and creator of the Fourth Trimester Podcast—to explore the crucial yet often overlooked postpartum period. They dive deep into how technology can compliment, not replace, the support new parents need, and Sarah shares the inspiration and utility behind her latest project, Hello Gaia, an AI-powered, trustworthy parenting resource tool. With warmth, candor, and a wealth of lived and learned experience, Sarah empowers moms to plan their fourth trimester with intention, resources, and confidence.

What you'll learn:

Why creating a fourth trimester plan is just as important as a birth plan
How technology like Hello Gaia can support postpartum parents with vetted, reliable information
The importance of doulas, postpartum care, and trustworthy support systems
Practical postpartum essentials to consider adding to your baby registry
Where to find reputable parenting information online
Why self-trust and intuition matter in your parenting journey
How Sarah’s own experience led to the creation of Hello Gaia and her podcast
Ways to involve your partner in postpartum planning and care
The realities of postpartum emotional and physical recovery
The hidden impact of maternity care deserts in the U.S.

Connect with Sarah Trott:

Website: Fourth Trimester Podcast
Hello Gaia: hellogaia.com
Instagram: @fourthtrimesterpodcast

Books & Resources Mentioned:

Book: The Power Pause by Neha Ruch
Niha Ruch’s platform: Mother Untitled (follow on Instagram!)
App: IRTH (Birth without the Bias)

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