Fourth Trimester Support
Postpartum support that does not watch the clock.
The fourth trimester does not operate during office hours, so neither do we. Pocket Nanny is Singapore’s 24/7 AI parenting companion, built on Baby Planner SG’s years of supporting new mums through pregnancy, recovery and the chaotic, beautiful first months.
We See You
The Fourth Trimester is Hard
The textbooks talk about pregnancy. They sometimes mention birth. But the first three months after baby arrives, what doctors call the fourth trimester, is the part nobody really prepares you for. It is the hardest, most disorienting and most beautiful season of new parenthood. You do not have to do it alone.
It is 3am and you are Googling “is this normal” again.
Your confinement nanny just left and you do not know what to do next.
Breastfeeding hurts and you wonder whether something is wrong with you.
Your baby will not sleep anywhere but on you.
You cannot tell whether you are doing this right.
All of these have an answer, and it does not have to wait until tomorrow.
What you can ask, by stage
From third trimester through the first 12 weeks.
Late pregnancy, Trimester 3
- How do I tell if I am really going into labour or just having Braxton-Hicks?
- What should I actually pack in my hospital bag?
- What is the deal with colostrum harvesting?
- The doctor is suggesting induction. What are the considerations I should understand?
Post-birth and First week
- My baby is too sleepy to latch. What now?
- Is this much spit-up normal?
- Do I need to wake my newborn?
- When can I take a proper shower?
Weeks 2 to 6, the hardest stretch
- She fights every sleep. What am I missing?
- My supply feels low. Is it really?
- How do I survive cluster feeding?
- I am crying every day. Is this normal?
Months 2-3, settling in
- When should we drop the swaddle?
- Should I be trying to get her on a schedule?
- I am exhausted. What would actually help?
- When can I start exercising again?
Topics Covered
Everything you might ask, all in one place.
Example Chat
My 3-week-old has been feeding every hour for two days. Is she even getting milk? I am losing my mind.
That sounds exhausting, and what you are describing is almost certainly a common feeding pattern at this age. It feels relentless, but it is how she builds your supply and also feels safe.
Three quick checks:
1) Are you seeing 6 or more heavy wet nappies in 24 hours
2) Was weight gain on track at the last check-in?
3) How long does baby usually go between feeds (starting the count from the time she last started feeding)?
When Pocket Nanny is Not Enough
When you need more than a message.
When you need Yi Ling in person
Sleep that will not shift after weeks of trying, feeding issues that need a visual assessment, or the fourth trimester feeling too heavy to do alone.
When you need a doctor
Fever above 38°C in a baby under 3 months, concerning bleeding, signs of postpartum infection, or anything urgent. Contact your GP, KKH, or call 995 in an emergency.
When you are in crisis
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please seek urgent support now through SOS on 1767 or IMH’s 24-hour helpline on 6389 2222.
FAQ
Postpartum questions, answered clearly
Pocket Nanny is currently only available bundled with Baby Planner SG's other in-person support services, including home visits, sleep consults, lactation help, or Stayout Confinement Nanny packages.