4th Trimester Project

A Village for Mothers

Postpartum Resources

Search for resources, toolkits, materials to support new parents and care teams

In this section, you will find resources and tools to support new parents, their loved ones, and care teams in caring for birthing people in their postpartum recovery and journey to motherhood. 

You can browse or search for 4th Trimseter-developed resources, training, tools, and guides that can be co-branded and shared with your healthcare teams.

Below, you can search by keyword or use advanced filter to select format, language, audience, and more.

Browse all resources below:

Clinic & Community Events & Training

Maternal Health Professional and Clinic Learning Opportunities
Format: Webinar / Learning Module
Language: English

Postpartum Support Plan for New Parents

Like a labor and delivery plan, this is a fillable, custom plan for mom and families to share how they want to be supported after childbirth
Format: Checklist, Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English, Español

Birthing Parent Health Information One-Pager

Postpartum recovery red flags and important health information after childbirth page
Format: Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English, Español

Postpartum Health & Recovery Video Reel Series

Short videos on postpartum health & recovery FAQ
Format: Social Media, Video / Reels
Language: English, Español

Communications Center

Download free communications materials here!
Format: Social Media
Language: English

New Baby Health Information One-Pager

Newborn health and care information sheet
Format: Checklist, Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English, Español

Taking Care of You

Postpartum Recovery Booklet on a variety of health and self-care topics
Format: Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English, Español

Your Postpartum Healthcare Plan

Fillable, custom medical care plan for mom to understand recovery and health information from their provider
Format: Checklist, Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English, Español

Birth Control After Baby

Information about contraception and birth control options
Format: Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English, Español

Postpartum Visit Checklist

Fillable tool for parents to write what is important they talk to their provider about during their care visit
Format: Checklist
Language: English, Español

Maternal Health Warning Signs Video Reels

Postpartum recovery red flags: quick videos on When to Call 911 and When to Call Your Provider
Format: Video / Reels
Language: English

“Making Postpartum Better” Module

Format: Webinar / Learning Module
Language: English

Postpartum in Practice: Practice Guidelines and Billing

Clinical Tool to cover postpartum care best practices and billing/coding
Format: Printable / Booklet / Flyer
Language: English

Postpartum and Intimacy Checklist

Tips for health care teams to use while speaking with new moms about sex and intimacy
Format: Checklist, Video / Reels
Language: English

Meditation and Mindfulness Practices

Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah leads you through mindfulness practices to center your mind and body.
Format: Video / Reels
Language: English

Start Early: Maternal Health Equity & Well-Being Series

Format: Webinar / Learning Module
Language: English

Browse the Content Topic Directory to see various topics covered on NewMomHealth.com.

Featured Postpartum Tools

For Care Teams

This video is a brief overview of our toolkit materials. At a glance, you will learn about each of the 4th Trimester Project developed tools, ideas for integrating into your workflows, and its intended purpose to improve care.

Each tool has an overview document with tips to introduce the tool and when.

The 4th Trimester Project is working to change the way America treats new mothers. We believe that respectful, patient-centered care, where all people feel heard and have their needs addressed in a timely manner, is an important part of this work. Optimal clinical support in the early days, weeks, and months after childbirth is important for the health and well-being of new parents and their baby. We are excited to support clinical and system change to improve care for moms and the care experience for providers. This work is essential – especially for black and brown families who experience the greatest risk of sickness and death while giving birth.

Learn more about opportunities to implement postpartum tools in clinics and communities here. Find upcoming Communities of Practice sessions and request technical assistance for NC sites.

Toolkit Directory: My Postpartum Support Plan | My Postpartum Recovery & Care Plan | Postpartum Visit Checklist | Postpartum Practice Guidelines | New Parent Health Information Page | New Baby Health Information Page | Birth Control After Baby Pamphlet | Taking Care of You Booklet

NC Sites: Order postpartum toolkit materials from the NC DPH warehouse! Free to have printed and shipped directly to you. Click here to order.

The content of this website is not intended for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider. If you need emergency care, call 911 right away.

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