The Fourth Trimester Sanctuary

Three Months of Being Held

“Your body is not broken. It is becoming. And it deserves to be held with reverence.”

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Twelve Weeks of Deep Postpartum Recovery

Birth does not end when the baby arrives.

For many parents, the deeper work of postpartum begins after the first rush of visitors, meals, and messages has faded — when the nervous system begins to feel the full weight of the transition and the body realizes it has truly been changed.

The Fourth Trimester Sanctuary is a three-month postpartum care container designed to support you through the full arc of recovery — physical, emotional, and relational — as you integrate the profound transformation of becoming a parent.

This is not short-term help.
This is a sustained field of care.

The Fourth Trimester

The first three months after birth are a distinct physiological and emotional phase.

Hormones shift dramatically.
Sleep fragments.
The body continues to heal.
Identity changes.

Yet in modern culture, this period is often rushed, minimized, or ignored.

The Fourth Trimester Sanctuary exists to restore what has been lost —
a time when the mother is not expected to do everything, but instead is cared for while she finds her way into her new life.

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What the Sanctuary Includes:

Care unfolds over twelve weeks and includes ongoing nourishment, herbal support, and steady in-home presence as you move through postpartum recovery.

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Ongoing Nourishment & Herbal Care

Throughout the three months, you receive regular waves of nourishing food and herbal support, including:

Phase-appropriate bone broths and healing soups
Shredded bone-broth chicken and slow-cooked meats
Lactation Supportive & Nutrient Dense Snacks
Medicinal teas and herbal infusions
Sitz bath herbs and feminine wash
Warming and restorative body oils
Digestive, lactation, and recovery support
Postpartum Healing Practices, including light bodywork, belly-binding and warming rituals

Nourishment evolves with your body — from early rebuilding to deeper strengthening — and is delivered so you do not have to think about cooking while you are healing.

In-Home Support

You receive ongoing in-home support sessions (12+) throughout the three months.

Sessions may include:

Postnatal bodywork and abdominal care
Belly binding and womb support
Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation
Cesarean recovery and scar care
Newborn care guidance and practical support
Sleep shaping and lactation support
Ritual bathing and warming practices
Emotional and nervous system integration

This care is responsive and relational — designed to meet you where you are, not force you into a timeline.

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Steady Holding

You also receive continued text support throughout the container so you have someone to lean on as questions, emotions, and transitions arise.

Who This Is For

The Fourth Trimester Sanctuary is for families who want:

• Ongoing support beyond the early weeks
• Nourishment and care that adapts over time
• Help integrating the emotional shifts of postpartum
• A steady presence during a period of profound change
• To feel held rather than rushed back into “normal”

This container is especially supportive for those navigating exhaustion, emotional vulnerability, or the long arc of recovery after a challenging birth.

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Investment

Typical investment: $7500+
depending on session frequency and added nourishment.

How to Begin

Care begins with a simple application so we can make sure this container is the right fit for you and your family.

Apply for Postpartum Care

The Parenthood Project was a beautiful part of my both of my births. I could not recommend Jen’s services more!

When I was pregnant with my son, I decided that I wanted to give birth naturally in a hospital setting. We hired Jen as our doula and she made all of our wishes come true. Her energy and support gave my husband and I everything we needed to have the best experience.

We also hired her for her postpartum services; which was EVERYTHING! Everyone knows you have to take care of the baby…but what about the mom that just gave her body away for the last 40 weeks?!?

She made sure I had the best recovery possible. Not only helping me with my baby, but my body. To just name a few of my favorite things she did: herbal teas, and broths/soups, herbal baths and steams, meal prep, massages and belly binding, help with breastfeeding, pumping, and clogged ducts. With so much information on the internet, it was nice to ask someone who was a professional in the field and knew me specifically.

When I found out I was pregnant again, the choice was simple. We hired Jen again…copy and paste above for baby #2!

Noelle S.Tustin

Sameeha’s professionalism is unmatched. Within the first 5 minutes of meeting her my husband and I knew she would be hired. She provided overnight doula services for us during the first month of our daughter’s life. I had zero reservations about Sameeha caring for my week old daughter. She was always very gentle with her and she made my daughter feel safe. Sameeha was also helpful in other ways. She taught my husband and I how to pace feed, gave us quite a few tips on bathtime, and helped out with dishes and laundry, just to name a few. Each morning she would provide a summary with time stamps of everything that took place overnight. That small gesture was extremely helpful for us to start the day. As new parents, we couldn’t have asked for a better individual to enter our home and help us get acclimated to parenthood. We’re looking forward to working with her again!

L. FamilyIrvine, CA

She has beautiful and calming energy. She has embodied healing and has an ability to hold space for whatever you need support with. She is also very flexible and understanding. She is proactive and willing to support all family members. She was very playful with older kids which kept them busy and calm. She also gave our furbaby so much love, which he desperately needed! She is fantastic cook!!!! She is also very nurturing for the healing mama, and can support your postpartum recovery.

ClaudiaAliso Viejo, CA

My husband and I can’t say enough good things about Jen!!!! She was worth every penny and more!!! We thought we were prepared doing classes, but Jen came in with even more knowledge! The sessions before/after were extremely helpful. It’s obvious that this is her passion because she took the time to answer all of our questions in detail. She was consistently available to us throughout the entire process and beyond-offering quick and informative responses. The day of Jeremiah’s birth she was extremely helpful with natural ways to induce labor and strategies to help alleviate some of the pain from contractions. I had an immense amount of back pain and she had some magical move that helped tremendously! I was eternally grateful! She helped put my husband and myself at ease during the birth of our son. While nurses and doctors surrounded us, she was our biggest advocate. We will definitely use Jen’s amazing skill set with any future children we may have. 🙂
We truly can’t recommend her enough

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“A baby is born, and so is a mother. The birth of a mother can be as intense and powerful as the birth of the baby she carries.”

Julia Jones, Newborn Mothers

Let’s see if we are a good fit to work together!

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