The weeks following birth are a profound period of healing, adjustment, and transformation. Inspired by traditional postpartum practices from around the world, our Fourth Trimester Care is built around the philosophy that when a woman is cared for, families flourish. We believe the first forty days offer an opportunity not simply to recover from birth, but to be nurtured as you settle into life with your baby. Rather than offering a fixed package, we thoughtfully curate a personalised circle of care around the unique needs of your family, allowing you to step back from the practical demands of daily life and focus on what matters most—rest, recovery, connection, and welcoming your baby.
Your Fourth Trimester Care may include:
Tailored to your family’s individual needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Including newborn care and overnight nanny/night nurse services where requested.
With access to trusted lactation consultants and specialist practitioners when needed.
Nutritional support, and assistance with specific dietary requirements to nourish your recovery.
Including light household tasks, shopping, laundry, and caring for older siblings.
Gentle postnatal recovery, restorative massage, and opportunities to reconnect with your body after birth.
Creating space to process your birth experience and navigate the emotional transition into parenthood.
Helping organise practical support, visitors, meal trains, appointments, travel arrangements, or other services that reduce the mental load on new parents.
Creating calm, practical spaces that support rest, feeding, recovery, and family life.
Connecting you with our trusted network of practitioners whenever additional specialist support would benefit you or your family.
Every family’s needs are different. Whether you require a few hours of support each week or a comprehensive programme of care throughout the first forty days, we will work alongside you to create a package that reflects your family’s unique values, circumstances, and hopes for this new chapter.
The fourth trimester was never meant to be navigated alone. At Hearth & Hawthorn, we seek to restore the circle of care that has traditionally surrounded new families—bringing together practical support, nourishment, trusted relationships, and compassionate presence so that you can rest, recover, and embrace the transition into parenthood with confidence.
Investment: Tailored to your family’s individual requirements following an initial consultation.
