The Fourth Trimester Workbook

Support for new parents and the people who love them.

The fourth trimester is a time of change, adjustment and learning, parents shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.

The Fourth Trimester Workbook is a practical, thoughtful digital workbook designed to help new parents and their loved ones prepare for life after birth, communicate their needs and build a supportive environment during the first few months with a new baby.

Rather than focusing only on the baby, this workbook puts the wellbeing of the whole family at the centre. It encourages parents and loved ones to talk openly about what support might look like, talk about expectations, prepare for the practical realities of those early weeks and find ways to stay connected when life feels overwhelming.

Inside, you’ll find 40+ pages of guidance, reflection prompts and practical tools, covering:

• A fourth-trimester plan to help you think ahead

• Understanding what new parents and loved ones may experience

• Practical support after birth

• Emotional wellbeing and communication

• Baby care and feeding support

• Setting boundaries clearly and kindly

• Helpful phrases for staying connected

• Questions to help families plan their support network

• Reflection pages for parents and loved ones

• Practical checklists and ideas for supporting a new family

• Trusted, evidence-based resources and signposting

Whether you’re expecting a baby, preparing to support a loved one, becoming a parent for the first time or simply wanting to understand how to be more helpful, this workbook gives you a space to pause, talk, prepare and reflect.

Because support isn’t always about knowing exactly what to do. Sometimes it’s about listening, communicating, respecting boundaries and being there.