Functional Fourth Trimester
Functional fourth trimester is a podcast series for new parents- covering common postpartum challenges, practical strategies, and featuring conversations with parents and healthcare professionals.
Functional Fourth Trimester
Latest Episodes
Exclusively Pumping: The Reality, the Challenges, and the Wins
Exclusively pumping isn’t just a feeding method, it’s a demanding routine filled with unexpected challenges. In this episode, occupational therapist and mom Cassidy shares her personal journey, from navigating triple feeds to committing to excl...
Postpartum & Beyond: The Hormonal Link to Longevity and Future Wellness
In this episode we talk with guest speaker Laura about how hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum are closely connected to perimenopause, highlighting that these phases are part of a continuous hormonal journey rather than isolated ev...
Movement Over Exercise: Small, Daily Shifts for Postpartum Mental Wellness
On this episode, we talk with guest speaker Abigail about the video resource she created for her capstone project. We discuss the benefits of movement postpartum on your mental health, how the term "movement" is different from "exercise", and w...
C-Section Recovery: What to Expect Beyond the Hospital
Have you been discharged from the hospital after a c-section with no idea what to do or expect? On this episode, we talk with mom and occupational therapist Kristy all about her experience having 3 c-sections. We discuss the biggest challenges,...
Pelvic Floor Recovery: Why "Just Rest" Isn't Enough
Have you ever been told to "just rest" after having a baby? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lacy Woods all about pelvic floor recovery. We discuss what the pelvic floor is, how it is impacted by pregnancy and birth, and what you can be doing ...