Fourth Trimester Friend
About Fourth Trimester Friend
Fourth Trimester Friend was created to support parents during one of the most raw and vulnerable seasons of life — the early weeks after bringing a baby home.
I’m Tatiana: a mum of two, Paediatric Nurse Practitioner, and NICU nurse with extensive experience caring for newborns and families. After years working in neonatal intensive care units in the U.S. and Australia, I noticed something simple but important: most parents have very little hands-on experience caring for a newborn before they have their own. Once families are home, they’re suddenly expected to know what’s normal, how to feed and settle their baby, and when to worry. Fourth Trimester Friend exists to bring that experience into the home during those early weeks.
I provide calm, clinically informed in-home and virtual support to new parents during the fourth trimester. Much of my work involves sitting with families in their own space, troubleshooting in real time, helping make sense of feeding and sleep concerns, and offering reassurance when things feel overwhelming. My approach is practical, steady, and non-judgmental.
Support may include newborn assessments, weight and feeding checks, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support, settling and sleep guidance, and parental education. I also work closely with families transitioning home after a NICU stay, offering continuity and support during what can be a particularly emotional adjustment.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I bring advanced clinical training and the ability to assess concerns, provide guidance, and escalate or refer when needed. I work collaboratively with midwives, GPs, paediatricians, and allied health providers so families feel supported within the broader care system.
Above all, my goal is simple: to help parents feel calmer, more supported, and more confident as they settle into life with their new baby. Early parenthood can feel isolating and intense, but having an experienced clinician available (in-home or virtually) can make those early weeks feel far more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with specialty training in Acute Care Paediatrics
Board-certified and AHPRA endorsed Nurse Practitioner with advanced assessment, prescribing, and referral authority
Medicare provider, some services are medicare rebate eligible
Extensive NICU experience across the U.S. and Australia, including work at a high-volume, tertiary referral NICU ranked #1 in the United States
Deep clinical expertise in newborn assessment, tongue and lip ties, feeding and growth, breast and bottle-feeding, supplemental nutrition requirements, gastrointestinal intolerances, common newborn rashes, expected milestones, and early post-discharge care
Significant experience supporting families after NICU discharge
Mother of two, with a deep understanding of the realities of early parenthood
Company values
Diversity & Inclusion
Women Owned
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