The 4th trimester is the 12-week period after birth, a time of big changes for both you and your baby. While your baby adjusts to life outside the womb, you’re recovering from birth, adapting to a new routine, and bonding with your little one. It’s a powerful and sometimes challenging transition that deserves care, support, and attention.

How to Prepare for the 4th Trimester:

• Create a postpartum care plan
• Think about who can support you emotionally and practically during the early weeks, including your partner, family, and health professionals.
• Organise meals in advance
• Cook and freeze nourishing meals ahead of time or ask loved ones to help with a meal train.
• Set realistic expectations
• Recovery takes time. Focus on healing and bonding rather than trying to do everything.
• Know your support network
• Make a list of who you can call on, from friends and family to postnatal support groups or professionals.
• Prepare your home
• Set up a comfortable space for feeding, resting, and changing your baby, and stock up on essentials.
• Focus on gentle self-care
• Prioritise rest, stay hydrated, and listen to your body. It’s okay to take things slow.

A postpartum guide to healing your body, balancing your emotions & restoring your vitality