At first glance, the title might make you think that parenting in the digital age sounds overwhelming. But what if technology could actually do that? support today’s parents instead of adding extra stress?
In this episode of Yoga| Birth | BabiesI am accompanied by Sarah Trott. Sarah is the creator and host of The fourth trimester podcast and founder of HelloGaia Parenting Copilot, an evidence-based tool that gives families fast, reliable answers from pregnancy through early parenthood. Sarah is an amazing resource in the postpartum world. As she talks about the work she’s doing now, she also brings up moments from her own postpartum experience: the journey that inspired her mission today. Enjoy this thoughtful and informative conversation.
In this episode you will learn about:
- About Sarah and what got her interested in supporting people in the fourth trimester
- The story behind starting the Fourth Trimester Podcast and how your postpartum experience inspired her
- What role does technology play in filling gaps in today’s postpartum care?
- How apps, podcasts or online platforms can complement, not replace, essential in-person, traditional support systems like doulas, friends and family
- Certain types of tech tools (e.g., mental health apps, online peer groups, telehealth, podcasts) that have the greatest potential impact on new parents
- How new parents can use technology in ways that enhance rather than replace personal support
- The best practices Sarah suggests for parents trying to find the balance between leaning on technology and promoting personalized, community-based support
- Trusted, evidence-based resources for new parents
- One last tip or advice that Sarah would like to give to new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
Other sources:
Episode ‘Preparing for Life with a Newborn’ with Deb!
Using AI in Motherhood with Sarah Trott via The Birth Lounge Podcast
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About Sara:
Sarah Trott is creator and presenter of the fourth trimester podcast. She created the show after realizing that many of the questions she had about her own experiences as a new parent were the same questions her postpartum doula asked some thirty years earlier. She is passionate about helping other parents find the resources and confidence they need in their parenting journey.
She is also the founder of HelloGaia Parenting Copilot, a tool that provides families with evidence-based support and fast, reliable answers anytime, from pregnancy to parenthood. HelloGaia uses trusted sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, March of Dimes, the US Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention, plus certified and experienced perinatal professionals.
Sarah also works in the technology industry as a startup consultant and enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Connect with Sara:
HelloGaia Parenting App: Google Play
Spotify: Fourth Trimester Podcast
Apple podcasts: Fourth Trimester Podcast
Free download of the fourth trimester plan
Website: HelloGaia Parenting Copliot
Instagram: @hellogaiaparenting
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