ABOUT FOURTH TRIMESTER HUB
Postpartum support to navigate recovery after birth.
Hi, I'm Chantal,
I'm a doctor and mum of three, and I created Fourth Trimester Hub because I wish I'd had something like this after my first baby.
The resource I wish I’d had.
Like many new mothers, I was unprepared for the physical and emotional realities of the first weeks following birth. The bleeding. The afterpains. The night sweats. The constipation. The exhaustion. The emotional rollercoaster.
There's no shortage of information about how to care for your newborn. But information about your own recovery can be harder to find, especially when you're tired, sore, emotional and wondering whether what you're experiencing is normal.
I wanted to create the resource I wish I'd had myself: clear, evidence-based information about what happens to your body and mind after birth, explained in a way that's reassuring, practical and easy to understand.
How the information is created
Content is written from a combination of clinical knowledge and lived experience, with medical information checked against current NHS and other reputable guidance. Where appropriate, individual articles include references so you can explore the evidence yourself.
What you’ll find here:
Everything you need to navigate the fourth trimester
Understand your recovery
Learn what's happening to your body after birth.
Look after your mental wellbeing
Understand the emotional changes of early motherhood and when to seek help.
Get practical answers
Clear guidance on the questions you might be Googling at 2am.
Feel more confident
Know what's normal, what you can do yourself and when to contact a healthcare professional.
Start with the question on your mind today
What to expect regarding lochia flow, duration and changes.
Understanding common emotional swings and when they typically occur.
Managing feelings of pressure and steps for pelvic health recovery.
Need support beyond today?
Follow your recovery week by week with the complete six-week guide.
Start with the first week of the programme at no cost. If you find it useful, unlock Weeks 2–6 for £6.
Recovery is not a race
Your body has just grown and delivered a baby.
You're learning to care for a newborn and you're probably getting very little sleep.
You deserve time, knowledge and support as you find your feet.