You did it — baby’s here! 🎉 As you settle into life with your new little one, your body and emotions are adjusting too. This time after birth is called the fourth trimester (weeks 1–12 postpartum), and it’s just as important as pregnancy when it comes to healing, support, and feeling cared for.
At Mahmee, your doula is still here for you — to listen, guide, and make sure you're not navigating this big transition alone.
What is Doula Support Like in the Fourth Trimester?
During the fourth trimester, you’ll continue working with your Mahmee doula through two types of appointments:
Education-Focused Appointments: These virtual or in-person sessions focus on your recovery, emotional changes, feeding guidance, and what to expect as your baby grows and changes in the first few months.
Skills-Focused Appointment: In person, your doula will walk you through newborn care techniques, healing tips, and hands-on feeding or soothing strategies. This visit is designed to help you feel more confident as you settle into your new rhythm.
Topics We Cover
In your education appointment, we’ll talk through:
Physical recovery, perineal care, and emotional adjustment
Sleep patterns (yours and baby’s!) and what’s normal
Infant feeding basics: nursing, pumping, bottle feeding
Soothing techniques and daily care routines
Communication with your partner and redefining roles
Preparing for your postpartum checkups and what comes next
Skills You'll Practice
Your doula may walk you through:
Peri-bottle use and padsicle prep for healing
Swaddling and safe baby sleep tips
Sponge baths and diapering care
Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding positions
Using sound machines, baby carriers, and more
What’s Included – Fourth Trimester
You’ll also get access to helpful resources like:
Postpartum healing guides and feeding logs
Infant development and soothing tips
Baby wearing, bathing, and diapering how-tos
A preview of what’s coming in the next few weeks and months
Ready to Book?
In your fourth trimester, we recommend booking:
One or two education-focused appointments (virtual or in-person)
One in-person skills appointment for hands-on support
💡 Just delivered? Let your Care Coordinator know and they’ll help you schedule your postpartum doula appointments right away.