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We are obsessed with family life after birth.

Hello! We're The Fourth Trimester Postpartum CIC (or The Fourth, as we like to call ourselves). Based in Newton Abbot, Devon, we're a non-profit dedicated to supporting mothers, postpartum people, and their families as they navigate life after birth.

We know that life with a new baby can feel like a lot. From utter joy to complete overwhelm, parenthood can be wild.

At The Fourth, we're a community-led peer support organisation that aims to support new families in Teignbridge and beyond to settle into family life and thrive.

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Our Groups

We offer a range of parent and baby groups focused on the first year after birth.

Whether you have a newborn and want to connect with others, or you're interested in supporting your baby's development, we have groups for all ages of early childhood and parenting.

Breast Pump Hire

We know that sometimes having a breast pump can make a huge difference to your feeding journey. If you live in Newton Abbot and the surrounding area and are looking for a low cost way to get a breast pump, then why not hire one of our kits?

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Our Blog Posts

We love to chat and discuss everything parenting!

Supporting a Neurodivergent parent

Navigating the Postnatal Journey as a Neurodivergent Parent

For neurodivergent individuals entering or navigating parenthood, recognising that your experience may look different and how you can be supported is hugely important.

Postnatal Recipes for new mums

Nourishing meal Ideas for New Mums

Want some inspiration on what to cook? Read on for some delicious meal suggestions that are perfect for postpartum life.

Tips for your breastfeeding journey

Tips & Insights into your feeding Journey

Wherever you are on your feeding journey, it’s good to get the basics in place, just in case you may face any challenges.

Birth Debriefs

Understanding Birth Debriefs

A birth debrief may help you understand what happened, answer questions and help you to process your birth experience. 

You can read more of our blog posts here...