What does real postpartum support look like?

In this episode, I’m joined by Geri Spicer and Hannah Warnes, founders of The 4th, a new London-based service redefining how we care for mothers after birth.

We talk about:

• The gap between birth prep and postpartum reality

• Why “you’ll be fine” isn’t enough for new mums

• How proper rest, nourishment and connection change everything

• What inspired two new mothers to create The 4th

• The small, practical ways we can all make postpartum kinder

About The 4th:

Hannah and Geri, founders of The 4th, are two mothers driven by a shared belief that women deserve better support after birth.

The 4th is a weekly in-person postpartum program designed to support women through the often-overlooked fourth trimester. Inspired by their own experiences of birth and postnatal care, they created

The 4th to fill a vital gap in support for new mothers.

Each program brings together trusted specialists — from midwives and physios to tongue-tie experts and pilates instructors — creating an accessible, community-driven space that empowers women and makes expert care more attainable.

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