Everything on This Page Has Been Reviewed Through an OT Lens.
This is not a list of affiliate links. Every resource here is something Lauren and Melissa have looked at with a clinical eye and believe is genuinely useful for where you are right now.
Start Here: The Fourth Trimester Functional Living Guide
This is the most useful thing on this page. It is free, it was written from an occupational therapy framework, and it covers the practical reality of the first three months.
- A week-by-week functional checklist for the first twelve weeks
- OT-informed strategies for sleep, feeding, self-care, and daily routines
- When to seek professional support and where to find it
Download the Free Guide
Educational content only. Not a substitute for professional care.
Resources by Topic
Organized by the challenges that come up most often.
Sleep
National Sleep Foundation
Evidence-based information on sleep health, including guidance relevant to new parents navigating disrupted sleep patterns.
Visit ResourceThe Possums Approach by Dr. Pam Douglas
A neuroscience-based approach to infant sleep and settling that aligns closely with the OT framework used on this show.
Visit ResourceFeeding
International Lactation Consultant Association
Professional directory and resources for finding a board-certified lactation consultant in your area.
Visit ResourceLa Leche League International
Peer support, evidence-based information, and local group meetings for breastfeeding parents.
Visit ResourceIdentity and Matrescence
Dr. Aurelie Athan's Research
Academic research on matrescence, the developmental process of becoming a mother, from Columbia University.
Visit Resourcer/beyondthebump (Reddit Community)
An active online community of parents navigating postpartum life. Peer support, not clinical advice, but genuinely useful.
Visit ResourcePhysical Recovery
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (APTA Directory)
Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you through the American Physical Therapy Association directory.
Visit ResourceAOTA Maternal Health Resources
Resources from the American Occupational Therapy Association on maternal health and postpartum occupational therapy.
Visit ResourceMental Health
Postpartum Support International
The leading organization for perinatal mental health support. Helpline, provider directory, and support groups.
Visit ResourceMom and Mind Podcast
A podcast focused on perinatal mental health, hosted by a licensed psychologist. A strong complement to this show.
Visit ResourceMultiples
Multiples of America
National organization supporting families of multiples with local clubs, resources, and community connections.
Visit ResourceMOST: Mothers of Supertwins
Support and resources specifically for families with higher-order multiples (triplets, quadruplets, and beyond).
Visit ResourceEpisodes With the Most Resources
Wired and Tired: How the Nervous System Shapes Infant Sleep
Lauren and Melissa
Beyond Outnumbered: Practical Survival Strategies for Parents of Multiples
Kylie McClellan
The Power of Touch: How Infant Massage Supports Regulation and Bonding
Dr. Kimberly Day
For Healthcare Professionals
If you are an occupational therapist, nurse, doula, lactation consultant, pelvic floor therapist, or any healthcare professional working with postpartum families, this show was built with you in mind as well. Every episode includes clinical context and evidence-based frameworks that translate directly into practice.
We welcome collaboration, guest pitches, and clinical feedback. If you have something that would serve the families listening to this show, we want to hear from you.
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