Beyond Baby Proofing
What You (and Your Partner) Can Do Now for a Resilient 4th Trimester
Free Webinar
Replay Available
You’ve heard it before: “Oh, you’re pregnant? Sleep while you can!”
The 4th trimester - the three months after your baby is born - can be one of the most challenging transitions of your life and relationship. "Baby-proofing" your marriage isn’t enough. You need a solid plan for a resilient 4th trimester.
Led by Rachel Goldstein, therapist and perinatal mental health specialist, you'll be guided in identifying professional and personal supports to reach out to while you’re still pregnant. (And yes, even if you’re due next week, it’s not too late.)
A live Q&A will follow the workshop to create space for your unique questions or concerns and to connect with other parents at the same stage as you.
Everyone warns you how hard it will be; few tell you that you're not meant to suffer in silence. We're here to change that.
This workshop will help you move beyond unhelpful advice like “you just have to get through it” and toward what you and your partner can do now to prepare for resilience, not just survival.
This workshop is for…
Parents who are expecting their first child at any stage of pregnancy
Parents preparing to welcome their second (or later) child, and want this time to feel easier and more connected
Parents who recently had a baby and are navigating the challenges of the fourth trimester
Loved ones who want to better support new parents and families during this transition
Providers who want to better understand what an ideal support team looks like during the fourth trimester
We invite you to watch the replay with your partner to discuss together later.
We’ll Cover
What postpartum resilience actually means and why it matters for you, your relationship, and your baby
Conversations to have in your relationship now that will make a real difference once the baby arrives (bring your partner along, if they are able to join)
What a postpartum team looks like, who needs to be on it, and how to start building one even if your due date is right around the corner
If you’re the birthing parent, You’ll learn what real, sustainable support looks like and how to ask for it clearly.
If you’re the partner, You’ll understand what to expect emotionally and practically in the 4th trimester and how to show up in ways that truly help your partner (and your relationship).
Meet Your Facilitator: Rachel Goldstein
Toddler Mom, Therapist, and Your Biggest Postpartum Advocate
Rachel Goldstein, MA, LMFT-A, is a mental health therapist based in Texas who specializes in supporting parents and partners through every stage of becoming a parent. At her core, she’s a fierce advocate for anyone impacted by systemic oppression and marginalization. You’ll feel that same advocacy and warmth in her live workshop as she helps you prepare for one of life’s biggest transitions with collaboration, compassion, and clear next steps.
Do this for you and your baby.
Too many parents, especially birthing parents and mothers, struggle alone because they’ve been taught they should be able to do it all or do it all with just their partner’s help.
That pressure hurts everyone: the parent, the partner, and the baby.
When you join this workshop, you might think, “Ugh, one more thing to do?”
But you’ll leave thinking, “Okay. I’ve got this, and I know my next step.”
We can’t wait to support you in this exciting time of your life – and relationship.
FAQ’s about this webinar
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Yes. You’ll receive the replay after the workshop.
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Totally understandable. This workshop isn’t about adding more. It’s about helping you feel empowered. You might even realize you already have some supports in place and just need small tweaks. Come, listen, take what you need, and leave the rest.
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You might not feel like it right now, but your 4th-trimester self will thank you for any small steps you take today to plan for support during your postpartum period. Even if you don’t act right away, simply having this knowledge can make a difference once the baby is here.
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Most just focus on the couple and how to prepare for a baby or “baby-proof” your relationship. This often centers the non-birthing partner (unintentionally) and completed overlooks the essential needs of the birthing parent once the baby is here. This workshop will help you and your partner understand why your postpartum team is so essential and how to build one now. Your partner can be included in the process, too! (And, guess what, that will help your relationship!)
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Yes. If you join live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask Rachel Goldstien, a perinatal mental health specialist, mom, and advocate, your questions about postpartum care, support, and resilience.
About Heights Couples Therapy
This workshop is hosted by Heights Couples Therapy, a specialty group practice in Houston, Texas, supporting individuals, partners, and families navigating intense lives as they build and sustain relationships capable of weathering life’s storms.
We proudly maintain an anti-racist practice that is LGBTQ+-affirming, poly-friendly, and kink-knowledgeable. We believe everyone deserves loving, fulfilling relationships in any configuration or expression that honors their authentic selves.
Looking for support? Connect with our team here.