The Fourth
The Fourth is written by Emily & Katie, a nutritionist and pelvic floor & movement specialist. This course will help you recover from pregnancy and childbirth, and restore your vitality.
Movement
Nutrition
Fact Sheets - complete PDF
Breathing
Four Point Kneeling
Seated Neutral Posture
Shoulder Release
Chest Opener
Standing Safely Without Straining
Standing Neutral
How To Engage Your Pelvic Floor
What is Intuitive Eating?
Myths
What is Gentle Nutrition?
Best Banana Bread Recipe (+ one-handed snack ideas)
Pelvic Floor Engagement
Breathing
Pelvic Floor Part 1
Pelvic Floor Part 2
Is iron deficiency a problem for you?
Iron deficiency symptoms
Reference Values
What's your risk? (Notes for vegans, vegetarians)
Iron Absorption Inhibitors and Enhancers
Iron Foods
Pelvic Floor Engagement
Posture
Postpartum Supplements - Summary
Specific nutrients needed in higher amounts
Vegans & Vegetarians
Who should supplement?
More info on multivitamins
More info on vitamin D
More info on iron
Probiotics
Omega 3/Fish Oil
Pelvic Floor Engagement
Diastasis
The Importance of Sleep
When is fatigue a cause for concern?
Is it tiredness or something else?
Practical strategies to prioritise sleep
Caffeine
Self Care For The New Mother
Pelvic Floor Activation
Prolapse part 1
Prolapse part 2
All About Sugar
Pelvic Floor Activation
Hormone Summary
Background on hormones
What contributes to postpartum hormone imbalance?
What does hormone imbalance feel like?
How to test hormones
Nutritionist Tips to Rebalance Hormones
Why Rest Is So Important
Pelvic Floor Activation
Pelvic Stability Workout
Thyroid Summary
Why does the thyroid get special attention?
What does postpartum thyroiditis look like?
Who should be tested?
How to support your thyroid?
Red Lentil and Spinach Dahl
Glut Bridge Workout
Lean Back and Seat Stretch Workout
Pelvic Floor Engagement - 7 seconds
Breastfeeding Through Allergies - summary
What’s the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?
Common foods that may cause a reaction
Signs your baby might have an allergy/intolerance
What to do if you suspect your child is reacting to something in your breastmilk
Elimination Diets
Banana Oat Cookies
Pelvic Floor Engagement
Deep Abdominal Connection Workout
Side Series Workout
Breastfeeding Notes
Boosting Milk Supply
Does what I eat affect my breastmilk?
A word on mastitis
Fibre Rich Bircher Muesli
Pelvic Floor Activation
Four Point Kneeling Workout
Fibre
Fibre and digestion
Hormone balance
What about low carb diets?
Get You Going Green Smoothie
Pelvic Floor Activation
C Curve Workout
Second Position Workout
Protein summary
What are the best sources of protein?
How much protein should you be aiming for?
Collagen
Golden Winter Chicken and Veg Soup
Pelvic Floor Activation
Pelvic Stability - Full Video
Lunge Workout
Pelvic Floor Activation
Pelvic Stability Workout
Glute Bridge Workout
Deep Abdominal Focus Workout
Side Series Workout
Lean Backs and Seat Stretch Workout
Quad Stretch
Four Point Kneeling Workout
C Curve Workout (best with a stability ball prop)
Second Plie Workout (avoid with prolapse)
Lunge Workout
Sit Up Set Up