Surviving the 4th Trimester
The nursery's perfect, but are you ready for what comes next? This on-demand course is designed for first-time moms-to-be, so you'll feel confident from the start.
These are some of the questions you'll likely have when you bring your baby home. This course is all about giving you the answers you need so you aren’t up Googling at 2am.
I’m a New Parent Educator, Postpartum Doula and Pediatric Sleep Consultant.
"No one prepares you for what to expect in the first 12 weeks with a baby. Jaquie 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 reduced our anxiety." - Wendy S.
Everything you need to know about the first 12 weeks with a baby is in this course.
Welcome & Course Overview
The Basics of the 4th Trimester
Setting up your home
Essential items for baby
Essential items for mom
List of Essential Items for Home, Baby and Mom
Postpartum Recovery Underwear
How to Make a Padsicle
Building your village
The first 24hrs
Informed Consent
Newborn Breast Crawl
The Mother Baby Dyad
What to Expect - Physical Recovery
What to Expect - Emotional Recovery
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Creating a Secure Attachment
Taking Care of Yourself
Strengthening Your Relationship with Partner
Dividing Responsibilities with Your Partner
The Mental Load of Motherhood
Understanding Baby
Temperament
Your Baby's Temperament
Reflexes
Characteristics
Cues
Dunstan Baby Language
Hunger Cues
Holding, Carrying, Wearing
Bathing
Dressing Baby
Dressing Your Baby for Sleep
Diapering
Swaddling
How to Swaddle
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This course has been designed for moms-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 can also watch the videos as many times as you need even after baby comes home. Subtitles are also available so you can watch during feedings or naps! That’s the beauty of this course.
Yes. I’ve taken everything I know as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Doula, and New Parent Educator into this course and made it relatable. My main goal for this course is to provide reassurance and practical tools to get you through the toughest season of early motherhood.
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.
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.
While it’s great for first time moms, a lot of course participants have said they valued the course as a second or third time mom.
I’d love for you to do that! This course is designed for expecting moms but can be taken by new moms as well.
“Before starting the course, 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.” - Elizabeth & Kevin V.
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.
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.
You'll have unlimited access to all material so you can review it anytime.
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.
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.
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.
It’s a one-time payment of $197. You’ll get full access to all content, forever. No hidden fees or subscriptions.
Feel confident and supported so you can enjoy these moments with your baby