The Fourth Nest
Nourishing mamas through doula care, postpartum nutrition support and heart-centred community.
Welcome!
I’m Marile, a postpartum doula and nutritionist and the founder of The Fourth Nest. I believe motherhood deserves to be met with warmth, nourishment and gentle support. I create spaces and offerings that nurture your body, heart and spirit during the beautiful, often challenging postpartum journey.
Whether you’re seeking hands-on postpartum support, nutritional guidance, community gatherings or thoughtful tools, my work is designed to help you feel see, supported and deeply nourished.
Offerings
Whispers for The Fourth Trimester — Affirmation Cards for New Mothers
The fourth trimester is a tender season of transition — where your body, mind, and heart are adjusting to life with your little one. Whispers for The Fourth Trimester affirmation cards were lovingly created to bring you comfort, encouragement, and grounding words during this time.
Each card offers a gentle reminder of your strength, your softness, and the beauty of slowing down. Whether kept by your bedside, tucked into your journal or drawn from each morning, these cards are here to hold space for you when you need it most.
Beautifully designed and thoughtfully printed on recycled card, they carry not only words of care for mothers, but also respect for the earth. Their soft tones and intentional words make them a nurturing gift for yourself or a new mother you love.
✨ Includes: A set of 17 cards in a kraft box.
🌸 Perfect for: Daily inspiration, postpartum support, mindful rituals, or gifting
Pregnancy can be such an exciting time, but it can also be a time full of unknowns and uncertainty. You have many decisions to make over the course of your pregnancy. While you’re picking out baby names and organizing baby clothes, it's important to make your nutrition a priority as well.
Proper nutrition is essential for both you and your baby, but figuring out what to eat during pregnancy can be very confusing. The nutrients that are supplied to your baby must come from the foods you eat, otherwise, they will be taken from your own body. This depletion of your reserves can have many unfortunate consequences on your own health.
With the support of a Certified Nutrition Consultant, it’s possible to reduce your chances of "morning" sickness (more appropriately: all day, any time nausea!), fatigue, constipation, heartburn, mood swings, pre-eclampsia, anemia, gestational diabetes, postpartum depression, and more.
Nourishing your pregnancy will help your baby build solid bones, a strong immunity, healthy tissue and organs. It’s also possible to reduce their risk of birth defects, low birth weight, allergies, conditions such as eczema or asthma, and many potential health problems later in life.
Providing your body with the proper nutrition will help provide your baby with the best start possible.
Nutrition consulting will empower you with the knowledge and confidence that you are doing the best for your baby and your body.
Consultations are conducted via Zoom and typically last 60-90mins.
Once a consultation is purchased, I will be in touch to book a suitable time for you.
So much of a new mother's attention is focused on her newborn in the beginning. Understandably so, but it's really important that a new mother is also taken care ofl! Her health must be made a priority as well so that she has the energy and clarity for her new role in motherhood.
During pregnancy, your body is completely devoted to your baby, but taking the time to be mindful of your own nutrition once the baby arrives isn’t self-indulgent, it’s necessary.
You’re well aware that your new addition has robbed you of a full night's sleep, but did you know that pregnancy and breastfeeding could also deplete your body's nutrient stores? After pregnancy, you are more susceptible to anemia, osteopenia, fatigue, and depression. A practical and individualized nutrition plan can help you safely balance your body while replenishing your reserves so you can feel your best.
If you're breastfeeding, what you eat can also directly affect the quality of your breast milk. Consuming a nutrient-dense diet will enrich your milk with the nutrients necessary to help your baby's brain and body grow and develop.
I really love working with postpartum women! Being fully nourished is an essential component of a new mother's health & happiness.
Consultations are conducted via Zoom and typically last 60-90mins.
Once a consultation is purchased, I will be in touch to book a suitable time for you.
A beautiful bundle of all three affirmation decks to bring and ground you through early pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Use them in any way that feels good- draw one each morning, keep one nearby or share a whisper with a friend.
May each card be a small pause, a breath of calm, soft companion on your journey.
🌸 Perfect for: Daily inspiration, pregnancy, birthing and postpartumsupport, mindful rituals, or gifting
This is a digital product only - no physical product will be shipped to you. Download, save or print at home. PDF file to download will be sent to you after purchase.
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