Our mission is to provide a comfortable and supportive transition into parenthood.
Our primary aim is to provide mothers with a shared experience during the Fourth Trimester, a time that can be isolating and anxiety-inducing. We believe that through cultivating connections and access to reliable education and essential services, parents can feel better prepared and supported during this critical time.
Fourth Tri Founders
a concept created by moms
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Melissa is co-owner of Bombshell Salon in Birmingham, MI, is a passionate and visionary entrepreneur driven by a profound commitment to women's wellness. Inspired by her own transformative experiences during pregnancy and the heartfelt stories shared by her clients, Melissa embarked on a mission to provide a haven for new mothers seeking proper rest, community, and healing – a vision that gave birth to Fourth Tri Sanctuary.
With creativity that knows no bounds, Melissa has channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into creating a space where women can feel not only comfortable but also discover their best selves during the delicate period of postpartum recovery. As a loving mother of two herself, she intimately understands the unique challenges and joys that come with motherhood. Melissa's relentless pursuit of creating a supportive community for new moms is not just a business venture; it's a heartfelt mission to empower and uplift women during a transformative phase of their lives.
Co-founder
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Kacee is owner of citizen yoga. Her life’s work is dedicated to improving mental health and preventing suicide through community building and the practices of yoga, pranayama, and personal development. 2 years ago, she was approached with the concept of Fourth Tri and realized that this was the next branch of her overarching mission.
Though fourth trimester education and community for parents often feels like an impossibility, with determination and consistency, Kacee believes that we can shift the standard of support and care across our country for new birth parents and partners. These efforts would drastically improve the mental health of new parents. The intent of fourth tri is for parents to experience a new kind of society existing to support their journey as a family. Kacee also knows that this type of care is not accessible to most, as a part of this project, she is working to create a non-profit to support under and uninsured parents, get coverage from employers, and eventually, make this a standard of care for insurance carriers.
Co-founder
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Erin has operated as a healthcare practitioner for over a decade, initially starting her career as a part of University Michigan’s undergraduate nursing program before moving on to work in the Neurosurgical ICU at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. After Georgetown, Erin earned her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from Oakland University and has operated as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital for the last seven years. In addition to Beaumont, Erin works as a CRNA out of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and other outpatient surgery centers.
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Mothers not methods
We believe that motherhood is an individual journey and that there is no one-size-fits-all method to parenting. Rather, it is our shared love for our children and the overarching need for community that guides our navigation of motherhood.
Working towards making postpartum care accessible to all.
We are constantly striving to improve our infrastructure to meet the needs of as many people as possible. We understand the importance of inclusivity and have made a conscious effort to plan accordingly, ensuring our services cater to a wide range of families within our community.
Fourth Tri Foundation is a non-profit fund dedicated to bringing essential postpartum support, education, and community to families who do not have the resources or insurance coverage to meet these needs otherwise. Fourth Tri Foundation offers full spectrum assistance from prenatal education and movement classes to infant mental health and any other support related to hormone health and education. We will distribute funds to cover education and support services related to any topics that fall under the health and well-being of families.
Stay tuned for more updates on our progress, as we work towards our goal of creating a more equitable and accessible environment for all.