Fourth Trimester Care

Physician led postpartum care for mom and baby in the comfort of your home

Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, the first few weeks at home can be both joyful and more than a little overwhelming.

Our Fourth Trimester Care Program was created to provide the support for moms and babies that is lacking from routine postpartum and newborn care.

As a board certified family medicine physician with fellowship experience in obstetrics, Dr. Kuster is uniquely positioned to care for both mom and baby in the all important fourth trimester period. Because leaving the house for doctors’ appointments in those early days can feel like a Herculean task, all of our packages include a home visit 48-72 hours after delivery or hospital discharge, leaving you more time for bonding, recovery, and sleep.

Foundations

Duration: 4 weeks

Cost: $850

Everything you need for early postpartum support

Includes:

Support:

  • messaging, phone, and email access during business hours

  • after hours phone access for urgent issues

  • maternal mental health assessment and treatment

Visits:

  • 1 in-office planning visit in the 3rd trimester

  • 1 home visit for mom and baby in the first days after delivery or hospital discharge

  • 2 in-office visits for mom/baby check ups in the first 4 weeks

Packages

Enhanced

Duration: 8 weeks

Cost: $1400

Extended guidance through postpartum recovery

Includes:

Support:

  • messaging, phone, and email access during business hours

  • after hours phone access for urgent issues

  • maternal mental health assessment and treatment

Visits:

  • 1 in-office planning visit in the 3rd trimester

  • 2 home visits for mom and baby in the first weeks after delivery or hospital discharge

  • 2 in-office visits for mom/baby check ups in weeks 4-8

Complimentary home visits are available within a 20-minute radius of our clinic in Louisville, Colorado. Longer distances may be accommodated on an individual basis.

Complete

Duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $2600

Comprehensive medical support throughout the entire fourth trimester

Includes:

Support:

  • messaging, phone, and email access during business hours

  • after hours phone access for urgent issues

  • maternal mental health assessment and treatment

Visits:

  • 1 in-office planning visit in the 3rd trimester

  • 3 home visits for mom and baby in the first month after delivery or hospital discharge

  • 3 in-office visits for mom/baby check ups in weeks 6-12

Membership:

  • Full Abide Health membership: This covers all routine primary care and sick visits for 12 weeks for both mom and baby ($525 value)

  • Continuity of Care: No need to find a new doctor for fevers, rashes, or minor illnesses during your first 12 weeks

  • Personalized Care Plan: a roadmap for mom’s ongoing recovery and wellness upon completion of the package

Why the fourth trimester matters

The Gap in Modern Maternity Care

Most people assume that the "danger zone" ends once the baby is safely delivered. However, clinical data shows a different reality: The postpartum period is the most critical window for a mother's health.

In the United States, over half of all pregnancy-related complications and deaths occur after the day of delivery.

  • The First Week: This is the highest-risk period for life-threatening issues like hemorrhage, infection, and high blood pressure (preeclampsia).

  • Most traditional OB-GYN models don't see a mother until 6 weeks postpartum. This leaves a "care gap" during the exact weeks when medical intervention is most effective.

Honoring the transition to motherhood

At Abide Health, we don't wait for the 6-week mark. We believe the Fourth Trimester requires active clinical monitoring to ensure both mom and baby are thriving, not just surviving.

  • Immediate Clinical Eyes: Our home visits in the first days and weeks are designed to catch "red flag" symptoms before they become emergencies.

  • Maternal Mental Health: 1 in 5 postpartum deaths are related to mental health. We include specialized screenings and treatment paths as a standard of care, not an afterthought.

  • Integrated Wellness: We move beyond the standard '6-week clearance' to provide real-time medical oversight when risks are highest and support is needed most. This includes everything from troubleshooting breastfeeding issues to optimizing long term pelvic health and navigating the complexities of welcoming a small human into your family.

A newborn and mother breastfeeding

“Dr. Kuster was an incredible support during pregnancy and delivery of our daughter last year. She thoughtfully considered all of our questions, respected our wishes, and supported us throughout the whole process.”

- April S.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The fourth trimester is the first twelve weeks after your baby is born and it is a critical time for both mom and baby. Breastfeeding is being established and baby’s brain is learning and developing at an amazing rate.

    For moms, the fourth trimester is a time of physical and emotional recovery while also being high stress due to the physical demands of early motherhood such as lack of sleep.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Get In Touch

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