The 4th Trimester

Postpartum recovery for the birthing parent and newborn development from 0–3 months — developed and scripted by a board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Understand what your body is going through, how your baby is growing, and how to navigate this profound transition with confidence, from the comfort of home.

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Modules

Lessons

Self-paced

Learn on your schedule

AAP

Standards followed

Course curriculum

Module 1What Is the 4th Trimester?

3 lessons▾

1.1 The Concept and Significance of the 4th Trimester 1.2 Setting Realistic Expectations for the First 12 Weeks 1.3 Identifying Your Physical and Emotional Support Needs

Module 2Physical Recovery After Vaginal Birth

3 lessons▾

2.1 What to Expect Physically in the First 6 Weeks 2.2 Managing Perineal Discomfort, Lochia, and Healing at Home 2.3 Warning Signs That Require Immediate Medical Attention

Module 3Physical Recovery After Cesarean Birth

3 lessons▾

3.1 The Cesarean Healing Timeline and What to Expect 3.2 Caring for Your Incision Site at Home 3.3 Safe Activity Restrictions and Resuming Movement Gradually

Module 4Postpartum Hormones & Emotions

3 lessons▾

4.1 Hormonal Changes That Occur Immediately After Birth 4.2 Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression vs. Postpartum Anxiety 4.3 Supporting Yourself or Your Partner Through Mood Changes

Module 5Nutrition & Hydration Postpartum

3 lessons▾

5.1 Caloric and Nutritional Needs During Recovery and Breastfeeding 5.2 Staying Adequately Hydrated While Nursing 5.3 Simple, Realistic Eating Habits That Work on No Sleep

Module 6Newborn Development: Weeks 1–4

3 lessons▾

6.1 Primitive Newborn Reflexes and Why They Exist 6.2 What Your Newborn Can See, Hear, and Perceive 6.3 Recognizing Early Communication Cues from Your Baby

Module 7Newborn Development: Weeks 5–12

3 lessons▾

7.1 Emerging Skills in the 1–3 Month Developmental Window 7.2 Supporting Tummy Time as the Foundation of Motor Development 7.3 Cooing, Serve-and-Return, and Early Communication

Module 8Supporting Bonding & Attachment

3 lessons▾

8.1 Secure Attachment and Its Lifelong Significance 8.2 Skin-to-Skin Contact and Babywearing as Bonding Tools 8.3 When Bonding Is Not Instant and What to Do

Module 9Partner & Family Adjustment

3 lessons▾

9.1 How Partners Experience the 4th Trimester Differently 9.2 Navigating Shifts in Relationship Dynamics and Division of Labor 9.3 Anticipating and Avoiding Common Early Parenting Conflicts

Module 10The 6-Week Visit & Looking Ahead

3 lessons▾

10.1 What Is Covered at the 6-Week Postpartum Visit 10.2 Preparing Questions to Maximize Your Appointment 10.3 Shifting from Survival Mode to a Sustainable New Normal

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You've got this — one day, one feed, one milestone at a time!

The 4th Trimester

Self-paced online course — learn on your schedule, from anywhere.

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What's included

10 modules, 30 lessons
Self-paced — take on your schedule
Follows AAP & ACOG standards
Vaginal & cesarean recovery
Postpartum hormones & emotions
PPD & PPA recognition
Postpartum nutrition & hydration
Newborn development weeks 1–12
Tummy time & milestones
Bonding & secure attachment
6-week visit preparation

Educational disclaimer: This course is for educational purposes only and does not replace the personalized advice of your healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional for medical concerns.

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