Motherhood Intended
Are you tired of scrolling your feed only to see the highlight reel version of motherhood? Join Jacqueline Baird, a passionate mom here to support other women on their unique journeys to motherhood and beyond.
You’ll hear from experts in the fields of women’s health, fertility, and family planning, as well as from the brave women who want their unique stories to be heard. We’ll talk about unexpected paths taken, miraculous moments experienced, and how we keep going on this beautiful and ever-changing journey as mom.
This podcast will also document Jacqueline’s current life as a mom of three, plus many reflections and insight from her decade long infertility journey including multiple losses, IVF, preterm deliveries, surrogacy, and more. Stay tuned as her family’s story continues to unfold.
If you feel like you can’t always relate to the picture-perfect stories you see, follow the podcast now and join a community that’s getting real about what it takes to be a mom.
Motherhood Intended
Using Technology to Support Your Postpartum Journey With Sarah Trott
In today's episode, Jacqueline has a conversation with Sarah Trott—seasoned 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 Niha Wuntan Rut
- Niha Rut’s platform: Mother Untitled (follow on Instagram!)
- App: IRTH (Birth without the Bias)
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