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The 4th Trimester Roadmap
PRACTICAL, INTENTIONAL PARENTING

The 4th Trimester Roadmap is a practical, honest guide for parents preparing for life after birth — the part most antenatal classes skip. Instead of focusing on the birth, we begin where this part of the journey starts: at home, with a newborn, a healing body, and a relationship that's navigating big changes. This course walks you through every stage of early parenthood, offering a clear, reassuring map that includes physical recovery timelines, realistic baby care expectations, communication tools, and partner guidance that reflects modern parenting values. You’ll learn how to evaluate advice (without getting overwhelmed), create a support system that actually works, and build a team-based approach to parenting that supports your relationship as much as your baby. This isn’t about doing things perfectly — it’s about preparing to show up with intention, empathy, and shared responsibility. Whether you’re weeks away from meeting your baby or already in the thick of it, this course meets you where you are and helps you move forward together.​  

Anice Lombard - Postpartum Doula · Founder of Massage Mama
I’ve spent years walking alongside new parents through the messy, tender, and transformative experience of early parenthood. As a certified postpartum doula and perinatal massage therapist, I offer a mix of hands-on care and steady emotional support. My approach is practical, honest, and deeply human — focused on helping families feel more grounded, more connected, and more confident as they navigate those intense early weeks together.
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Course Content

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A Real Look at Recovery
  • Healing from pregnancy and birth with timelines that reflect real life.
  • Practical, helpful checklists for each stage to track real recovery.
  • Guidelines to access whats normal, and whats not, and when to ask for help.
Baby Care Made Simple
  • What’s normal for sleep, feeding, nappies, and crying.
  • Tools for trouble shooting when you’re overwhelmed. (and sleep deprived!)
The Role of the Partner
  • Understanding the value of the role today. 
  • Practical tools and suggestions that reflect the real challenges of parenting in the modern world.
​What is Real Support?
  • A guide to figuring out what you'll need.
  • Evaluating your resources
  • Creating a support system that actually works for you.​ 
Information Overwhelm
  • Learning how to evaluate advice & information, explore options, and trust your own instincts
​The Roadmap
  • As each section is completed, you gain the understanding of what to expect and the tools to help you plan. Our final chapter is provides space for planning your start to parenthood. 


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  • Home
  • Massage Services
    • Postnatal Massage Cape Town
    • Pregnancy Massage Cape Town
    • Lymphatic Drainage Cape Town
    • Womens Wellness Massage Cape Town
    • Service Areas
    • Bookings
    • Vouchers
  • The 4th Trimester Course
  • Contact
  • Blog