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Hosted by Melissa O'Neal OTR/L · kids · EN
Functional Fourth Trimester is a postpartum podcast for new and expecting parents, hosted by Melissa O'Neal, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist. Each episode offers practical strategies for the fourth trimester and the realities of daily life after birth. Topics include postpartum recovery, pelvic floor healing, C-section recovery, breastfeeding challenges, exclusive pumping, infant sleep, tummy time and baby milestones, infant massage and bonding, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, the NICU, and parenting multiples. You'll hear conversations with parents and healthcare professionals, plus simple, realistic tools for your body, your baby, and your mental health. Whether you're preparing for birth, newly home with a newborn, or months into parenthood, this show helps you feel supported and less alone. Learn more at functionalfourthtrimester.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchFunctional Fourth Trimester is a postpartum podcast for new and expecting parents, hosted by Melissa O'Neal, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist. Each episode offers practical strategies for the fourth trimester and the realities of daily life after birth.
Functional Fourth Trimester is hosted by Melissa O'Neal OTR/L. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: The Power of Postpartum Self-Care" (29 October 2026, 27 minutes), "When Birth Doesn't Go As Planned: Grieving the Vision and Trusting Your Body" (30 June 2026, 22 minutes), and "The Postpartum Gap: Building Support and Connection for New Parents" (2 June 2026, 26 minutes).
Functional Fourth Trimester publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Functional Fourth Trimester is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Functional Fourth Trimester requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Functional Fourth Trimester's contact route on record: verified email.
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Melissa O'Neal OTR/L hosts Functional Fourth Trimester, a kids podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #21
Postpartum self-care is more than bubble baths and rest. It is learning to notice and calm your own nervous system. In this episode, we talk with guest speaker Melissa, an occupational therapist with more than 20 years...
Functional Fourth Trimester
In this episode, we talk with guest speaker, Sarah, to hear the story of her two very different birth experiences. She shares the grief of an unexpected hospital transfer during her first planned home birth, the healing...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, we talk with guest speaker Maria about the challenges new parents face postpartum, including isolation, lack of support, and the need for community during the transition into parenthood. We also...
Episode #16
<p>On today's episode we talked with guest speaker Sarah all about how to actually play with your infant in a way that supports their overall development. We talk about tummy time, toy recommendations, and specific ways...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode we talked with guest speaker Rachel about her traumatic birth experience due to preeclampsia. We talk about what it is like to navigate a traumatic birth and provide recommendations on how to cope and...
Episode #14
<p>Exclusively pumping isn’t just a feeding method, it’s a demanding routine filled with unexpected challenges. In this episode, occupational therapist and mom Cassidy shares her personal journey, from navigating triple...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode we talk with guest speaker Laura about how hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum are closely connected to perimenopause, highlighting that these phases are part of a continuous hormonal...
Episode #12
<p>On this episode, we talk with guest speaker Abigail about the video resource she created for her capstone project. We discuss the benefits of movement postpartum on your mental health, how the term "movement" is...
Episode #11
<p>Have you been discharged from the hospital after a c-section with no idea what to do or expect? On this episode, we talk with mom and occupational therapist Kristy all about her experience having 3 c-sections. We...
Episode #10
<p>Have you ever been told to "just rest" after having a baby? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lacy Woods all about pelvic floor recovery. We discuss what the pelvic floor is, how it is impacted by pregnancy and...
Episode #9
<p>On this episode we talk with guest speaker Maya about her experience with infant food intolerances and breastfeeding. We discuss how a mom's diet may affect her baby through breastmilk, and what you can do about it...
Episode #8
<p>On this episode, we talk with guest speaker Amy Wise all about her breastfeeding experience. We discuss triple feeding, oral ties, and common breastfeeding challenges. We also provide ways to help support new mom's...
Episode #7
<p>On today's episode, we talk with guest speakers Christine Hernandez and Haydee Medrano all about infant development. We discuss what developmental milestones are, some key ones to be on the lookout for, red flags of...
Episode #6
<p>What is it really like to bring home triplets? In this episode, we sit down with occupational therapist and new mom of triplet boys, Kylie McClellan. She shares the challenges, lessons, and supports that have helped...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kimberly Day about infant massage. We discuss what it is, why it matters, and how it can support your baby’s development. We explore the benefits for babies, from improved digestion...
Episode #1
<p>The fourth trimester is real and many new parents are left to navigate it alone. In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, share the heart behind Functional Fourth Trimester, and explain why we’re passionate...
Episode #4
<p>In part two of our sleep series, we continue the conversation with occupational therapist and mom Kaili Ets to provide practical tools and strategies for better sleep. Building on our discussion about the nervous...
Episode #3
<p>In this first episode of our two-part sleep series, we explore the powerful connection between an infant’s nervous system and sleep. We’re joined by occupational therapist and mom Kaili Ets, creator of the Rooted in...
Episode #2
<p>Postpartum mental health deserves more open and honest conversation. In this episode, we’re joined by occupational therapist and mom Caitlin Sparks to talk about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Caitlin...
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