Shyla P.
This workshop was amazing. I was feeling super overwhelmed and underprepared for the fourth trimester. However, I now feel well informed and less anxious about postpartum life. Renata is a lovely presenter and the information and resources were helpful without being overwhelming. Highly recommend!
Brooke Z.
As a first time mum plus having my baby 5 weeks early/ premature I felt unprepared and skipped the last month of pregnancy and rushed into the 4th trimester. While my newborn was in Nicu for several weeks I had the time to do this course and I am so greatful
This course gave me the knowledge and confidence going into motherhood at such a rush that I needed.
I found the information to be realistic and has so many valuable elements that isn’t readily available or talked about enough for us mamas
Dani S.
Absolutely loved this course! I felt confident going into the 4th trimester afterwards. Renata is very real in her videos which helped me relate to her more. She has done very well designing this course and making it very inclusive to all mothers to be! Also thought the images/ digital design were very well done =) I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to gain more confidence and a better understanding about what the 4th trimester entails. I now acknowledge how important the 4th trimester really is.
Michelle B.
Lots of good information. Good to get ready for when baby comes
Laura A.
My husband and I did the course together over lockdown and found it really beneficial, lots of good things to discuss ahead of baby arriving and we feel better prepared now!
Sara
Everything you need to know postnatally!
Renata delivers this course in an easy-to-follow manner with her extensive experience and professional knowledge. Being pregnant second-time-around with a five year age gap between the two kids, I still found this very useful as a refresher and a reality check as to what to expect after birth! Renata excels in everything she does. You will not be disappointed with this course – it will be money well spent!
Latisha
A necessity for entering motherhood!
I'm a first time mum-to be and this course was the single most useful information I'd heard to date. There's a lot of info out there about pregnancy & birth, but so little about when the baby actually arrives. This course covers everything from how to breast feed, reading baby's cues, info on sleeping patterns, how to maximise your mental health, partner relationships, and more. Renata is so relatable so the content is engaging and easy to learn. Also, being in the medical profession myself, I really value her info given she has midwife/nurse background & is current in the industry. There's lots of useful downloadable content to save and refer to later too. Highly recommended for mums and worth every dollar!
Paula
The education I needed!
I’m currently pregnant with my first child and labour doesn’t scare me, as I’ve been able to find so much information about it. It was life following birth I was scared of, petrified in-fact. Having no clue as to what I’m suppose to do! No one tells you what to expect and I’ve found no one talks about it so finding this online workshop has been a game changer for me. I feel a lot calmer now I know what to expect, to be honest I didn’t even know there was a 4th trimester! Renata seems so down to earth and the course is so easy to follow and especially great you can go back to parts and rewatch/re read. I definitely recommend this for any first time mamas like me who have no idea what to expect, it really has changed my frame of mind, thank you so much!
Rebecca Hollis
Feeling Prepared
Renata's honest & warm approach to teaching about the fourth trimester instantly makes you feel at ease. The course is the perfect mix of helpful information crossed with her own personal experiences raising her three boys.
The video format makes the content easy to take on board and having the text resources to refer back to is great. I will definitely be referring back to the downloadable PDF's on sleep, breastfeeding, and the hospital bag checklist when the time comes.
Thanks for making this amazing resource.
Megan Luyk
Highly recommend, super helpful!
I found this course extremely helpful in covering a lot of topics. There were some I had done a bit of research on already, but Renata discusses it all in depth. Highly recommend to everyone. I don't think people put enough energy into after the baby is born, simply getting through pregnancy and having the baby. Yet thats only when your new life begins. Thank you.
Sophie Murphy
Very informative
As I sat there feeding my 3 day old baby and working through the workshop I thought to myself “this is exactly what I wish I knew 3 days ago”. Very informative and covers all you need to know to prepare yourself for the fourth trimester. I absolutely loved it.
Casey Ritchie
I didn't think of any of this...
Thanks so much Renata I absolutely loved the fourth trimester course. Being a first time mummy I didn’t really know what to expect and even to do I guess I was so focused on the birth of my baby I never really thought about what would happen after.
Going through each of these chapters taught me so much about motherhood and how to better care for my baby.
I would recommend this course for any first time mummy’s or even if your on 2nd, 3rd, 4th or any number of kids it’s so worth it! Thanks again
Georgie Dobbs
Feeling prepared...
I completed this workshop in the month leading up to the birth of my first child. With so many unknowns with my first baby I found this workshop really powerful and so easy to listen to. I took notes and laughed along. I can see myself going back and reading some of the downloads I took from the workshop plus my handy notes when things are not easy with little baby Dobbs. I feel more prepared, relaxed and at ease. Especially knowing that I have some great resources up my sleeve.
Thanks so much for a fabulous workshop, I would highly recommend to other expecting Mums!
Sophie Murphy
THIS is what I needed to know
As I sat there feeding my 3 day old baby and working through the workshop I thought to myself “this is exactly what I wish I knew 3 days ago”. Very informative and covers all you need to know to prepare yourself for the fourth trimester. I absolutely loved it.
Sara
Knowledge is Power
I was not expecting to be equipped with the amount of knowledge that I have been with this workshop! I have learnt so much and feel a lot more relaxed and prepared for my fourth trimester and I can honestly say I wouldn't be feeling this way without this workshop. This level of info (and all in one spot) I feel is just not given elsewhere. I loved how you could do this workshop in your own time whether that be a segment a day or info binge on a day off! With 10 weeks to go, I'm feeling calm and ready now that I know what to expect, know what is normal, know how to deal with certain things etc and not to put so much pressure on myself. Thank you! <3 My knowledge 'toolbox' is feeling full and ready for my transition from women to mother and I couldn't be more excited.
Definitely recommend this to anyone who doesn't feel like they are getting enough support elsewhere or just want that extra info that you keep telling yourself yourself you're going to research but never find the time to do. It's here, all in one place! So easy to listen to, you find yourself constantly engaged and learning.
Kimberley Berryman
Ready + calm!
Completing this workshop during the last few months of my pregnancy helped me feel calm and ready. There were elements taught that we hadn’t even thought about and tips that have slotted into our lives effortlessly. All of the information was presented in easily digestible segments which I was able to summarize and share with hubby. Highly recommended!
Chelsea Reha
A handbook to prepare you for motherhood..
I wish I had completed this course before I had my first born. It’s full of insightful information, little nuggets of gold, literally a guidebook on motherhood and newborn life. It should be a course that is compulsory for every Mother to complete, I know when it comes to having my next I’ll be signing up again to refresh my brain and prep me for a smooth journey into the newborn life. I’ll be recommending this to all of my pregnant friends that’s for sure! Couldn’t rate it more!
Hine
This course is a must do for parents
I am expecting my third child and loved being able to take time to think about and prepare for the arrival of our third child. Renata has put a lot of thought into each component of the workshop and is easy to listen to in the videos. It was great having the option to listen to the course and being able to read the notes that accompany the videos. You can do it at your pace and I’ve sent the info to my sister in Australia because you don’t have to be in NZ to access it. I will be recommending this workshop to others.
Sarah
Informative and accessible!
My husband and I both took some time to go through the course together - we both found it extremely easy to follow and informative, as we are expecting our first baby in a few months. Being accessible online was particularly appealing to us as we often only have 1 or 2 nights off from work together. We loved being able to go back and revisit chapters, the combination of both text and visuals used (hubby is more a visual/auditory learner whereas I prefer reading - we got the best of both worlds in this course), and felt like we got to know Renata as she is visibly right there with you every step of the way throughout the course. Great price point too! There are a few online courses out there, and you really feel like you get value for time/money with this one. Highly recommend.
Isobella Henzell
It was fantastic, thank you!
I am so pleased I signed up for your workshop. It was fantastic!!! I'm 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I'm Australian originally with all my family in Australia and so due to covid flight restrictions, my mum/aunties won't be able to come help like I had always imagined. Anyway, after a few mini meltdowns, feeling quite scared - this workshop has definitely left me feeling much stronger and empowered that my husband and I will be able to cope ok!
If anything, I would have loved you to cover even more topics!
You speak beautifully and your voice is lovely to listen to.
Thank you so much!
Isobella
Alena
Loved It!
I've just come out of the 4th trimester with my second baby and wish I did this workshop sooner! There's a lot of information out there and to have it all presented in a clear, concise way is awesome. I was reminded of things that I had already been told and also learnt new things that have helped me with my baby #2. I also really enjoyed the fact that there were a mix of video, text and downloadable resources to learn from. Highly recommend to anyone having a baby soon, especially if it's your first.
Gemma
Informative but not overwhelming
A great workshop with a nice,easy to read amount of info on the various aspects of having a new baby. I read this just after having my fourth baby and still found out some things I didn't know that helped! Would be a fantastic course for preparing a first time mum who doesn't know what to expect. Most importantly it's not overwhelming, its just the right amount of info to be able to take it all in.
Nicola
First time parents
My partner and I watched/listened this workshop over two nights and both walked away feeling so calm, informed and even more excited about the journey ahead. Renata’s knowledge, style, approach was so refreshing and made me realise that although I can control my own actions & mindset (to an extent), when it comes to expectations of my baby and my body there is a lot that I’ll just have to wait and see and what ever that is - accept it and put some of what I haven’t gained from her workshop into practise. The resources provided will also be extremely helpful for when my fourth trimester begins. Recommend to all. Thanks so much Renata.
Melissa Cowley
A gem of knowledge for any expecting mum
Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful gem of knowledge and support for us mums! I have had three little darlings and boy do I wish I could have had this warm and reassuring knowledge and support available to me as a first time mum!!
It really helped me solidify the information I already had (empowering as a mum right?!) and even accessing this workshop now as a 3rd time mum with my littlest at 9 months I still found some aspects new to learn, and what I already knew helpful to re-read! I really enjoyed the variety of audio, text and visual PDF formats presented. The online format is great in the way that I don’t live locally so I too can acess tis support and in the way that I could just open up my computer and access it at any time, or stop when needed.
If I was a first time mum I would try to access the in-person workshop for sure (as I’m a social butterfly and it would be worth the trip in!!) but this option was really useful and of course Renata delivered it such a way that it felt like I was just listening to a well-adventured mum friend handing over her experiences and advice over coffee. I would definitely recommend any mum expecting, or currently in the 4th trimester to give this a go especially if you are unable to attend the physical workshop! What a game changer x
Madison Gerring
Holistic overview
I started the course whilst i was 40 weeks pregnant and counting, it was a nice way to remain calm and feel prepared for what was to come. I finished the course when baby was 2 weeks old. It was nice to see holistic content that for me was a reminder and some new information that left me feeling empowered. Easy to follow and start stop which is great anytime pregnant or once the little one arrives. Thank you It was helpful to have a mixture of video, written and visual content.
Steph Sadler
Amazing!
I am currently pregnant with my first baby and have felt constant waves of overwhelm since the beginning with how much information is out there and how much I need to learn before baby arrives. This workshop was laid out in the most perfect way from start to finish with everything I have been worried about and things I hadn’t even considered. I feel so much more prepared and couldn’t recommend this workshop more highly. Renata presents her information in a clear and logical way with options at each step with both personal and professional experience. You won’t regret giving this a go!
Michaela
All the “I wish I had known” in one place.
I did this workshop 6 weeks PP and it was full of information around situations I had found myself in and had wished I had known about previous to being in the moment. It covers all the topics you will need to help you through the 4th Trimester. It was also one of the few places I found information supporting not using capsules, I see so many people raving about how their capsule clicks into their pram so they don’t have to get their baby out and no where is there information readily accessible about this not being best practice.
Carrie
NOT just for first time mums
currently pregnant with #2 and this workshop was everything I felt my antenatal class lacked first time round. I feel reassured and ready to tackle the fourth trimester now.
Eden
Knowledge is power!
What a wonderful resource packed full of real world information and positive encouragement for parents. The Fourth Trimester is a time like no other—and Renata covers so much that is normally skipped out or not even discussed. I wish I had access to this when I entered Motherhood six years ago! Amazing workshop!
Cindy Grossart
perfect for first time parents
I'm currently pregnant with our second child but am a huge advocate for people being aware of the 4th trimester and what can come with it. I struggled a lot after the birth of our first baby and wish I had been better prepared for the 4th trimester. Listening to this workshop has reminded me of a lot that I forgot and given me many tips for when the next one is born. I highly recommend every parent/mum to attend this workshop, there js just so much more to know past what is taught in the antenatal classes (which are also useful), but this will help you look after your baby and of course just as importantly yourself
Madison
Perfect workshop to do for a first time mama to be
Renata has created the perfect one stop work shop to prep parents for the fourth trimester for their little one. I enjoyed all topic covered. Renata delivered the workshop in a video and written method. I quite enjoyed listening along with the slides prepared. Renata shares a wealth of knowledge from her professional and personal experiences. Thank you Renata for sharing some light on the forth trimester for this mumma to be! I highly recommend this to all first time and already parents.
Claudia
Calmed the nervous of anxious young parents
I can't thank you enough for sharing all your knowledge with us. We really appreciated your evidence based approach and loved being able to listen and read at our own pace. I thoroughly recommend watching it with your support people also. All your resources are beautiful and I'm sure others will love them as much as I do!
Thank you again for being so willing to share your experiences with everyone.
Jules
Great resource for new parents!
Thank you for such a beautifully presented and informative course. The fourth trimester course has been really helpful for me in my first pregnancy. The amount of information out there can be overwhelming and Renata has managed to put together a concise and practical guide. Highly recommended.
Belinda
Beautifully presented, practical information
This workshop covers numerous areas of pregnancy, labour and birth and the months that follow. Birth is not the finish line and this course will help prepare you for the beautiful, precious and sometimes challenging weeks and months ahead. As a second time mum I found this course covering new ground and also refreshing my memory on some topics. Wonderful information presented with both personal experience and scientific knowledge
Jacina
Perfect for ANY parent!
I am currently 4 weeks pp with my 2nd child & absolutely loved the Fourth Trimester workshop! It is informative and thorough. I loved the audio option of the text, and this proved helpful during those late night, can’t keep my eyes open feeds. Thank you Renata for such an awesome resource.
Adrienne
Very Grateful
This workshop was really well presented. As a soon to be first time mum I appreciated every aspect of this workshop. There was lots of knowledge shared, experiences and ideas given to help get through the fourth trimester, definitely an area that isn't spoken about enough for woman.
Thank you very much for this.
Priscilla Uys
Highly recommended for first time parents
I learnt so much from this course. I am about to become a first time mum and am super glad that I have done this course. It has created awareness on lots of topics that are not often talked about. It’s super easy to listen to and understand. I highly recommend doing this course. Thanks heaps!
Courtney
Comfort at an anxious time
Ren,
This workshop could not have come at a better time for me at 39 weeks! Your words gave me such comfort at this what can be a anxious time. When you talked about how your baby chooses you and not to worry about what “Nancy” is doing really spoke to me.
Secondly, who doesn’t love a good list that can be ticked off! The resources of what to pack in your hospital bag have been great for those last minute checks and the helpful tips through the journey of breast feeding is something I can will be referring back to I’m sure.
Thanks again Ren for sharing your wealth of knowledge with me, I feel so much more prepared going forward into the forth trimester :)
Courtney
Very Handy Course, Loads of Information
As I am about to enter the Fourth Trimester for the second time I absolutely loved going through this course to remind myself of all the little tips and tricks that make newborn life just that little bit easier. Renata has put together a wonderfully easy to follow course packed with information that I am sure many will benefit from! I hope you enjoy it!
Isabella Bryant
Thoughtfully considered
Thank you for this online course! You have provided a detailed overview of so much information here, it's a fantastic resource for mamas to keep coming back to over the weeks and months of the fourth trimester and beyond.
I especially loved the detailed breastfeeding notes, emphasis on maternal mental health care, and the inclusion of information from other experts working with mums and bubs, such as the women's health physio.
The only thing I would have loved to see that wasn't included was some information for those mamas who choose to birth at home instead of at hospital or in birth centres. But I appreciate you don't have experience working with those women yourself, so may not have felt best placed to speak on that subject.
A beautiful course, thanks again <3
Stacey
Normalising the chaos!
Thank you so much for compiling this priceless information on the fourth trimester. I feel more informed and empowered that what I am currently in the middle of is normal and it is all okay! I highly recommend any mummas (and daddys) who are pregnant or in the midst of the chaos currently to check out the workshop. In particular for me, your advice and knowledge on feeding and Baby Blues with a holistic approach is so so important to learn from. Thank you for putting this together for us all x
Pace
Many people will benefit
Thank you so much for the access to the forth trimester workshop ☺️ Overall I thought it was great and gave a great overview of what the fourth trimester is all about. I especially liked the parts that were specific to the mother and postpartum, I don’t think people cover that enough! Any more info you have on that would be awesome if you can think of any!
I am a new first time mum with a two week old bub and had no idea what was normal when my milk came in. It seems like it’s all very taboo and no one tells you what is going to happen so you just have to navigate it all on your own a bit.
My only main critique, as you already pointed out yourself, would be about the grammar.
Thanks again, you’re truly amazing for creating this, so many people will benefit from it ☺️
Best,
Pace
Jodie
I feel much more prepared
Hi,
Thank you for access to your course. It was very timely for me as I am due to give birth any day now and certainly feel much more prepared for the ups and downs of the fourth trimester. I really enjoyed all the topics that you covered in the workshop and that when you shared your personal experiences and point of view you did not come across biased and acknowledge that people will make decisions that are right for them.
The course flowed well and I liked how you had resources to down load as well as the option to read or listen to the presentation. I personally had a skim read of the notes and then sat back and watched the tutorial which worked well for my learning style.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and all the best with the future.
Kind Regards,
Jodie
Kellie
Amazing
I have completed your Fourth Trimester Workshop tonight - amazing! Thank you SO much. I especially love the last few parts around post partum exercise, pelvic floor and being assessed by someone before we immediately jump back in to exercise (as I had originally planned!). I also enjoyed (maybe not the right word lol) your explanation on perineal tears and the depth you went in to. We didn’t cover any of this at our antenatal classes.
Thanks for your hard work.
Opal
Helpful & informative
The Fourth Trimester workshop is so helpful and informative. I dont think that there is enough education or awareness around the fourth trimester. I am currently in the thick of the fourth trimester and could relate to alot of the topics so it is really nice to get a better understanding of everything going on. I have recommended this workshop every chance I have had and will continue to do so because I believe it will help alot of mums through such an overwhelming time. Thank you for creating this workshop
Kim
The more we know the better we can become
Firstly just wanted to mention how much I enjoyed each segment of the course! Especially the breastfeeding. So many things I am excited to implement as we add more little ones to our growing family.
I loved that we could interact with the video and read if we preferred. Packed full of practical and valuable information, things I wish I had known when I became a Mum but grateful that I can continue to learn and educate myself.
Becoming parents is such a life changing milestone, it’s important for Mums and Dads to understand this transition. I can see myself sharing this with friends and family as a suggestion of aid or support to help them on their journey in becoming a new mum/dad.
The more we know, the better we can become. If you are a new mother or father and looking to increase your knowledge and understanding of the 4th trimester with a newborn, I highly recommend this course!
Mal
Everything you need to know, wrapped up & delivered with a smile!
As an first time Mumma to be, there is an overwhelming amount of information you are told you ‘need’ to know at all stages throughout pregnancy & beyond - I found Renata’s online workshop or rather it found me at a time where I was ready to give up on the reading & audiobooks! This course provides all the information you need at a pace you control - I felt at ease, calm & engaged the whole time. I’m grateful for the time & effort you’ve taken to share your knowledge, this platform is definitely for me. Thank you!
Courtney
Informative and empowering
Renata’s knowledge and passion for mama and baby’s well being is really evident in this workshop.
The information is all so relevant and clearly explained for sleep deprived expecting and new mamas. Her voice is also really soothing to listen too and the notes are handy for reading back through.
I wish I had been so informed when I had my first baby.
Jess
Wonderful course for all parents
This is an excellent at home course for all parents (doesn’t matter if it’s 1st baby or subsequent).
As a third time expectant mother I have found it extremely beneficial. Will recommend to others.
Heather
Must do for all new parents!
So useful to give you an idea of what to expect when your new baby lands on your chest. Picks up great from where an antenatal class finishes!
My bubs is 5 weeks old and I so wish I had been able to have this available to me before he arrived but it was still useful in encouraging me in the stages I have already been through as well equipping me for the ones I am still yet to go through.
Renata presents this in an easy-to-listen and relatable way. Also great to have the resources section at the end for great takeaways that you can refer back to at the right time!
Thank you!
Sian
Wonderful & informative course
This wonderful course is loaded with practical and useful information about what to expect once bubba is born. As a soon to be first time mum, I found it to be chock full of handy tips and resources, and it also helped to remove a lot of anxiety around the unknown.
Renata's kind and beautiful personality radiates and her passion for supporting and guiding women is inspiring. Thank you Renata!
Ana
Real life tips & tricks
I loved it and I'm a mum of 3 boys too (i had my 3rd during level 4 lockdown at home). Lots of awesome real life tips and tricks that i will definitely be using. Easy to understand and follow. Awesome X
Shea
Information is power
Loved the 4th trimester workshop. I am 27 weeks and an information is power type of person. A lot of my friends who have had babies said that they were not prepared or given any information about the 4th trimester in traditional antenatal classes and wished they were. So I was really interested to learn more. I watched the 1st section with my husband hoping that two brains would be better than one at remembering the information and then watched the 2nd section on my own. Was great to know what would be happening and loads of useful tips to try or resources for more information. Made me feel empowered to understand and acknowledge the challenges ahead and equip myself with the information and resources to meet those challenges. I also loved that you could listen but also had notes and other resources to look at later a great combo.
Claire Coleman
Thankful first time Mum
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I found out about the course when I was 2 days over due & starting to feel the anxiety sink in. Finished the following day.
I am feeling far more at ease about what to expect which eases my nerves.
I appreciated the practical advice & non judgemental approach that the course delivered.
It left me feeling empowered that even though this is going to be one of the biggest challenges I have faced, I've got this!
Natasha Brooks
What to expect when you’re expecting
I would definitely recommend to any new mums that investing in this worship will be one of the best decisions they make prior to giving birth.
This workshop is an incredibly valuable resource that I wish I had had access to in order to prepare and have a better understanding of what postnatal life might look like for both me and the baby.
From new mums everywhere thank you for sharing your weath of knowledge and experience and for providing such an accessible resource. It really is full of all the information woman need to hear
Danae
Thanks for sharing your expertise & personal experience
Ive just finished your 4th trimester course. I'm not a first time Mum but wanted to check it out anyways and due with a bubba in September.
This course is very well done! It includes all the information that women need to hear and should hear prior to birth. It's great to have something available online. Like you say this is one package that includes all the must know info for any new or expectant mum to help with the transition to motherhood. Good work!!
Thanks for sharing your expertise and personal experience. I'll be sharing it with first time mums/expectant Mums I know.
Elly
Handy tips
Absolutely fantastic workshop!
Highly recommend for first time mamas as it's super informative as well as easy to understand and follow.
I wish I had this when I had my girls.
Thanks for an awesome course :)
Darnie
A wealth of knowledge!
I was really set on doing the face-to-face workshop BUT took the opportunity to do it online and LOVED EVERY MINUTE.
I was so absorbed & not bored once. I really liked the Video option as I'm not much of a reader... I could curl up on the couch and watch it in my own time stopping and starting when needed. It felt like I WAS face-to-face with Renata having this chat, she's so easy to listen to. Very informative, wishing I had all this info 7yrs ago with my first! Now with #3 on the way it was a great refresher and reminder of many things I'll embark on again soon.
She's a wealth of knowledge!
Sharlene Gibson
So helpful
Getting ready for baby #2, I thought I'd do this course as a refresher.
Loved how easy it was to read with lots of bullet points and tips. Easy to keep track of where you are up to in the course.
Things that I know weren't covered in my antenatal class I did with my first baby, much more practical information for after birth
Kylee
Motherhood trade secrets
The Fourth Trimester online workshop is beautiful. Renata is an educated professional, but also a warm, kind & loving mother & you feel of her warmth as she delivers this information package in such a seamless, personal & friendly was. The Fourth Trimester honestly feels like you're hanging out with your bestie & she's letting you in on all the trade secrets of motherhood.
I wish I had this when I had my first baby!
Anna
Great, Informative course
I found this course had really useful information in it! As a first time mother, there are many things that I wasn’t aware of/weren’t on my radar that have been great to think about as I prepare for the birth of my baby. Lots of information around, not only what’s important/useful for baby, but things to consider for myself too. Such as, post partum abdominal/pelvic floor issues, returning to exercise, PND & self care. Overall a really great course for mums!
