Most expecting parents focus on labour, delivery, and baby gear.

Fewer are guided through what life actually feels like once they bring their baby home.

The 4th trimester is the early weeks after birth, when you’re recovering, adjusting, and learning your baby all at once.
It’s also when many parents realize how little guidance there is about what’s normal during this time.

Preparing for it doesn’t mean expecting the worst. It means giving yourself clear, steady information now, so you feel less overwhelmed and more confident when your baby is here.

Surviving the 4th Trimester is a calm, evidence-based course that helps expecting parents feel prepared for life with a newborn.

This course is for you if:

  • You’re expecting and want to feel emotionally and practically prepared for the early weeks, whether it's your first time or not

  • You don’t want to rely on Google or social media once your baby arrives

  • You want realistic expectations around sleep, recovery, and adjustment

  • You’re looking for calm, evidence-based guidance without fear tactics

Hi, I’m Jaquie,

I’m a New Parent Educator, Postpartum Doula and Pediatric Sleep Consultant.

I created this course because I remember what it was like to have a newborn, to be awake in the middle of the night, searching for answers and wondering what was normal. Those first weeks are full of joy but also a lot of confusion and overwhelm. This is the course I wish I had taken before I became a mom, when I still had the space to learn, without pressure.
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jaquie dason postpartum coaching
infant sleep consulting professional
certified new parent educator

What's Inside The Course?

Surviving the 4th Trimester walks you through what to realistically expect, so the early weeks feel less confusing.

    1. Welcome & Course Overview

    2. The Basics of the 4th Trimester

    1. Setting up your home

    2. Essential items for baby

    3. Essential items for mom

    4. List of Essential Items for Home, Baby and Mom

    5. Postpartum Recovery Underwear

    6. How to Make a Padsicle

    7. Building your village

    1. The first 24hrs

    2. Informed Consent

    3. Newborn Breast Crawl

    1. The Mother Baby Dyad

    2. What to Expect - Physical Recovery

    3. What to Expect - Emotional Recovery

    4. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

    5. Creating a Secure Attachment

    6. Taking Care of Yourself

    7. Strengthening Your Relationship with Partner

    8. Dividing Responsibilities with Your Partner

    9. The Mental Load of Motherhood

    1. Understanding Baby

    2. Temperament

    3. Your Baby's Temperament

    4. Reflexes

    5. Characteristics

    6. Cues

    7. Dunstan Baby Language

    8. Hunger Cues

    1. Holding, Carrying, Wearing

    2. Bathing

    3. Dressing Baby

    4. Dressing Your Baby for Sleep

    5. Diapering

    6. Swaddling

    7. How to Swaddle

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 61 lessons
  • This on-demand course is your go-to guide for navigating the early weeks of parenthood. It covers everything from feeding and sleep to recovery and emotions - so you can feel prepared, confident, and supported from day one.

You'll Walk Away With

  • What’s Normal (and what's not)

    Understand your baby’s cues and how to respond with calm confidence in a way that supports your baby's needs and your peace of mind.

  • Support for Your Recovery

    Get honest, gentle guidance on physical and emotional healing, as well as tips on navigating changing dynamics with your partner.

  • Real-world Sleep Solutions

    Discover what newborn sleep really looks like and learn practical, evidence-based tips to help your baby nap better and sleep longer.

What's Included

  • 61 bite-sized video lessons (no more than 6 minutes each)

  • Printable guides and checklists to support the video lessons

  • Ongoing access during pregnancy and beyond

Step into parenthood, prepared.

Full course access for $99

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How to take this course

Surviving the 4th Trimester has been designed for parents-to-be. I know you are busy getting ready for baby, so that’s why all of the videos are short and bite-sized. You’ll have access to all content for as long as you need, so you can move through it at your own pace during pregnancy and revisit it once your baby arrives.

Not sure if you’re ready for the Surviving the 4th Trimester course?

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You might be wondering...

  • Will this course really help me?

    Yes. This course brings together everything I’ve learned as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Doula, and New Parent Educator. It’s designed to be relatable, reassuring, and full of practical tools to help you navigate the challenges of early parenthood with more ease and confidence.

  • What if I don’t have time?

    Everything is designed to fit into your day. You don’t need to carve out hours to take this course. You just need a few moments here and there.

  • Why should I take this course while I'm pregnant?

    The best time to prepare for the 4th trimester is before you're in it. During pregnancy, you have the time, space, and energy to absorb information that will help you feel confident and supported once your baby arrives. This course gives you practical tools, clear guidance, and emotional support so you’re not scrambling for answers in the middle of the night. You'll be able to focus on bonding with your baby because you'll already know what to expect and how to handle it.

  • Is this course only for first time parents?

    While it’s great for first time parents, a lot of course participants have said they valued the course as a second, third or fourth time mom!

  • Can I take this course after having my baby?

    I’d love for you to do that! This course is designed for expecting moms but can be taken by new moms as well.

Your Questions Answered

  • Wait, so what exactly is the 4th Trimester? 

    The 4th trimester refers to the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life, a critical period for both infant development and your recovery. This time is essential for establishing a secure attachment between mother and baby, as well as adjusting to new routines and challenges. Understanding the 4th trimester helps you navigate emotions, physical changes, and the unique needs of your newborn, ultimately leading to a smoother transition into motherhood.

  • Is Surviving the 4th Trimester right for me?

    If you’re an expecting mom or you have a newborn - then yes! This course lays and builds on foundations to help you care for yourself and baby, bridging the knowledge gap left by birthing and hospital classes to cover exactly what you’ll need to know to tackle the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life. 

  • How long do I have access?

    You'll have unlimited access to all material so you can review it anytime.

  • What topics are covered?

    Some of the topics we cover include how to nurture the mother-baby connection and build secure attachment, along with how to prepare for your baby—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll talk honestly about the realities of postpartum life, including the “TMI” things no one warns you about, so you know what to actually expect. You’ll also learn what to expect during your physical and emotional recovery—what’s normal, what’s hard, and how to support yourself through it. We’ll explore newborn behaviors, temperaments, and what your baby may be trying to communicate. You’ll get step-by-step guidance on essential newborn care, including diapering, swaddling, feeding, and soothing. We also cover breastfeeding and bottle-feeding as well as the foundations of sleep—how to set up healthy habits without pressure or perfection. Finally, we’ll help you create flexible and realistic routines that support both you and your baby, while also addressing how to cope with exhaustion, ask for help, trust your intuition, and lean on the support around you. For a complete list of all course topics, check out the full curriculum.

  • Do you offer any other type of support?

    I offer personalized one-on-one consultations for Newborn Care and Sleep. These services are tailored to your unique needs, helping you and your baby establish routines and strategies that support your specific goals. Click "services" below to discover more about how my services can help ease your transition into motherhood.

  • What if I have more questions before purchasing?

    I’m happy to help! If you have any questions or need clarification before you enroll, feel free to reach out to me directly at: [email protected] I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

  • How much does the course cost?

    It’s a one-time payment of $197. You’ll get full access to all content, forever. No hidden fees or subscriptions.

  • Can I buy this as a gift?

    Yes! This course makes a great give for an expecting mom. Just click "this is a gift" at checkout and you'll be able to enter the recipient's email address, name as well as a personalized message to let them know how much you care.

Testimonials

Feedback from parents who’ve taken Surviving the 4th Trimester:

“As a first time parent, I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn through the "surviving the 4th trimester" course. The modules were easy to follow and helpful for both me and my partner. Now that our son has arrived we are constantly referring back to topics and skills that Jaquie spoke about and able to look back at her written guides if we need support. Highly recommend for anyone preparing for the parenthood journey!”

Julia G.

“Just finished the course! I absolutely loved it! The content was so informative and easy to follow, with a great mix of videos and pictures that kept it engaging the whole way through. My favourite part was when Jaquie shared her own personal experiences - genuine and relatable. Such a great course for anyone preparing for their first baby, or a wonderful refresher for second or third-time parents. Highly recommend!”

Daniella P.

“Prenatal classes help you prepare for baby's delivery and immediate after care, but no one prepares you for what to expect in the first 12 weeks. Jaquie's course informed us of what is normal, what to do, best practices and tips and tricks we couldn't have gotten off of Googling. Her experience and knowledge removed our anxiety and it was super engaging to continuously learn and ask questions each week.”

Wendy S.

“A month ago, our gorgeous baby arrived, and I couldn't be more grateful to have taken Jaquie's course. All the information she provided has been key to take care of our baby and gave me the confidence to do it. All the information she provided has been really helpful, particularly for breastfeeding. Her advice allowed me to establish breastfeeding quickly. I highly recommend her course to all parents”

Catalina M.

“I cannot speak highly enough about Jaquie and her course. We started taking it in September 2024, and before starting, we felt anxious and unprepared. We had no idea what to do when we had to bring the baby home from the hospital. However, once we started the course, all those feelings disappeared quickly, like blazing quickly. Jaquie is incredible! She is calming, knowledgeable, and so reassuring. She puts things into bite-size terms and provides us with so much information that you leave feeling confident.”

Elizabeth & Kevin V.

“Jaquie's course helped me recognize gaps in my knowledge, and immediately filled them - I found the course super helpful and comforting in that it both covered new and incredibly detailed information, and also reassured me that what I'd been researching on my own was on the right path. I also really appreciate the handouts so that when my brain is going in a million directions with a newborn, there's a concrete reminder that's an easy reference!”

Mira G.

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