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A calm hour in the early days of parenthood.

A calm hour in the early days of parenthood.

A calm hour in the early days of parenthood.

Massage, baby classes and sleep support from late pregnancy to your baby’s first months, in a quiet studio in Portland.

Welcome

No two births are alike, and every family has its own story.


The studio is a quiet room set up for you and your baby.


Come as you are: tired, unsure or simply curious. There is time for your questions, and for your baby’s.

No two births are alike, and every family has its own story.


The studio is a quiet room set up for you and your baby.


Come as you are: tired, unsure or simply curious. There is time for your questions, and for your baby’s.

A quiet studio in Portland, Oregon

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My services

Caring for you and your baby.

Caring for you and your baby.

Caring for you and your baby.

Sessions at the studio during pregnancy and after birth. Book one on its own, or as part of a package.

During pregnancy

Pregnancy Massage

A side-lying massage adapted to each trimester, to ease back and hip tension, calm swelling and give you an hour of real rest.

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During pregnancy

Pregnancy Massage

A side-lying massage adapted to each trimester, to ease back and hip tension, calm swelling and give you an hour of real rest.

Woman's hands holding a small white flower

During pregnancy

Pregnancy Massage

A side-lying massage adapted to each trimester, to ease back and hip tension, calm swelling and give you an hour of real rest.

Woman's hands holding a small white flower

After birth

Postnatal Recovery Massage

A restorative full-body massage for the weeks after birth, to release the tension of carrying, feeding and sleepless nights, and help you feel at home in your body again.

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After birth

Postnatal Recovery Massage

A restorative full-body massage for the weeks after birth, to release the tension of carrying, feeding and sleepless nights, and help you feel at home in your body again.

smiling woman carrying baby

After birth

Postnatal Recovery Massage

A restorative full-body massage for the weeks after birth, to release the tension of carrying, feeding and sleepless nights, and help you feel at home in your body again.

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With baby

Baby Massage Class

A one-to-one class where you learn soothing massage strokes for your baby, step by step, to use at home for calmer evenings and closer moments.

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With baby

Baby Massage Class

A one-to-one class where you learn soothing massage strokes for your baby, step by step, to use at home for calmer evenings and closer moments.

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With baby

Baby Massage Class

A one-to-one class where you learn soothing massage strokes for your baby, step by step, to use at home for calmer evenings and closer moments.

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With baby

Gentle Sleep Support

Two sessions to understand your child's sleep and build a gentle, realistic plan that fits your family, with no cry-it-out method.

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With baby

Gentle Sleep Support

Two sessions to understand your child's sleep and build a gentle, realistic plan that fits your family, with no cry-it-out method.

topless woman lying on white bed

With baby

Gentle Sleep Support

Two sessions to understand your child's sleep and build a gentle, realistic plan that fits your family, with no cry-it-out method.

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Gift voucher

Looking to gift a gentle moment?

A voucher works for a baby shower, a birth, or a friend who needs a rest.

Tell me who it’s for and we’ll pick the session together. You can collect the voucher at the studio or get it as a PDF.

At every stage, a moment for you.

At every stage, a moment for you.

At every stage, a moment for you.

Pregnancy, the first weeks at home, the first years with your child: here is what I offer at each stage.

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1

During pregnancy

Ease the aches of pregnancy and get some proper rest.

2

After birth

Recover after the birth, with an hour that is only about you.

3

GROWING TOGETHER

Learn what soothes your baby, from massage to calmer nights.

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Spotlight


Baby Massage
Class

Learn simple strokes that calm your baby and help with tummy troubles, then use them at home every evening.

One-to-one, at your baby’s pace

A printed guide to practise at home

Tips for sleep and everyday comfort

The benefits

What you leave with.

What you leave with.

What you leave with.

Each session leaves you with something to use at home: a stroke, a routine, a little more confidence.

Time for yourself

An hour to rest and let your shoulders drop while everything else is changing.

Time for yourself

An hour to rest and let your shoulders drop while everything else is changing.

A precious bond

Time together to get to know your baby.

A precious bond

Time together to get to know your baby.

Clear guidance

Understand what your baby needs and leave with advice that fits your days.

Clear guidance

Understand what your baby needs and leave with advice that fits your days.

Confidence

You're listened to and guided, and nobody rushes you.

Confidence

You're listened to and guided, and nobody rushes you.

Pricing

Sessions to book, for you or as a gift.

Sessions to book, for you or as a gift.

Sessions to book, for you or as a gift.

Book a single session, or choose a package if you’d like several at a better price.

For you

Moments for mom

During pregnancy or after birth, an hour just for you.

Pregnancy Massage

Postnatal Recovery Massage

Available as a gift voucher

From

$110

/ session

Time just for you, at the studio.

A question? Write to me

For you

Moments for mom

During pregnancy or after birth, an hour just for you.

Pregnancy Massage

Postnatal Recovery Massage

Available as a gift voucher

From

$110

/ session

Time just for you, at the studio.

A question? Write to me

With baby

Moments with baby

Sessions you share with your baby, to learn what soothes them.

Baby Massage Class

Gentle Sleep Support

At the studio or online

From

$90

/ session

You stay by their side from start to finish.

A question? Write to me

With baby

Moments with baby

Sessions you share with your baby, to learn what soothes them.

Baby Massage Class

Gentle Sleep Support

At the studio or online

From

$90

/ session

You stay by their side from start to finish.

A question? Write to me

Tailored

Support

that fits you

Packages that bring several sessions together, at a better price.

Bump to Baby

First Weeks

Custom plans on request

A question? Write to me

Tailored

Support

that fits you

Packages that bring several sessions together, at a better price.

Bump to Baby

First Weeks

Custom plans on request

A question? Write to me

Booking, made simple.

Booking, made simple.

Booking, made simple.

1

You get in touch

By phone (call or text), by email or on Instagram.

2

We talk

About what you need right now and how you’re feeling.

3

I welcome you

You come to the studio and we take it from there.

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Nora Ellis

Mother & Baby Care

About me

Hello, I’m Nora.

Hello, I’m Nora.

Hello, I’m Nora.

I’m a perinatal care practitioner. I help women and families through pregnancy and the first years with their baby.

At Fourth Trimester, sessions are unhurried. You set the pace, and I adapt to it.

Testimonials

What families say.

What families say.

What families say.

Notes from parents who came to the studio.

  • “

    I recommend Nora without hesitation. Her baby massage class gave us simple, calming strokes we now use every evening. Our son loves it!


    Hannah P.

    Baby Massage Class

  • “

    I didn't expect to relax that much. I'll be back.


    Maya L.

    Pregnancy Massage

  • “

    Six weeks after my birth, the recovery massage helped me feel like myself again. A quiet hour I didn't know I needed.


    Sofia M.

    Postnatal Recovery Massage

  • “

    I arrived exhausted and left feeling like myself again. Nora's massage was gentle, attentive and so restorative.


    Grace T.

    Postnatal Recovery Massage

  • “

    Such a lovely session for my daughter. She was calm the whole time, and Nora never rushed us. Highly recommended!


    Priya K.

    Baby Massage Class

  • “

    The Bump to Baby package carried me from a restful massage at 32 weeks to learning baby massage with my daughter. Such a gentle journey.


    Chloe W.

    Bump to Baby

  • “

    Our nights were chaotic. Nora listened, never judged, and gave us simple steps that really worked for our family.


    Lauren B.

    Gentle Sleep Support

  • “

    Nora really listened to what our daughter needed. We still use her advice every day.


    Emma D.

    Gentle Sleep Support

  • “

    Nora was wonderful through our First Weeks package. A massage for me, a sleep plan for us, and so much reassurance.


    Olivia R.

    First Weeks

Instagram

The studio, day to day.

The studio, day to day.

The studio, day to day.

@fourthtrimester

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Book a session

Ready to make time for yourself?

Ready to make time for yourself?

Ready to make time for yourself?

Booking for yourself, or for someone else?

Pick a session below, or write to me if you’re not sure which one fits.

Find the studio

12 Willow Lane
Portland, OR 97205

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