It takes a Village to raise a Mother. . .
and in our modern world, we must weave the village back together, beginning from within.
We are not designed to Mother alone- we need reflection and connection on this powerful Rite of Passage.
I am here to walk with you as you find your way. As a Postpartum Doula, I help you trust your innate wisdom, and Mother from your instincts. I offer support in pregnancy, postpartum and onward as you traverse the milestones of your matrescence.
In-Person Care: 2-4hr visits
Planning & Consultations: Online
The Well Nourished Mother
A Postpartum Care Package
Imagine. . .
You're resting in your cozy bed, nesting with your newborn, being cared for, and feeling supported after your birth.
You are receiving nourishing food and keeping warm while you rest with your baby, bonding while breastfeeding skin to skin. You are tended lovingly by those you feel safest with to hold you in your cocoon of transformation.
In the sacred window of postpartum, Mothers enter a state of timelessness while bonding with their babies. It is a time of deep connection & devotion.
When given the space to process all that occurs from the transition of pregnancy to birth, and all that happened during birth, a Mother can more easily remain connected to her natural instinct as she walks the spiral onward into postpartum.
Prioritizing and planning for proper care after birth is one of the most crucial ways a Mother can fortify her vitality. When Mothers are well nourished, they can better facilitate the foundational connection of the Mother-Baby dyad and the health of the whole family.
What some do not realize is just how vulnerable a Mother’s body is to becoming depleted.
While so much attention is poured into the beloved new baby, if the Mother does not also receive proper care, many imbalances may begin to set in. . .
Modern day Motherhood is often marked by health issues that could potentially be prevented with a deeper understanding of our innate physiological design.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders affect 15-25% of the population of Mothers.
Incontinence, prolapse, digestive issues and depression are increasingly common, yet they need not be normalized.
Mothers who receive Postpartum Care:
Experience an easier recovery after with an extended resting period
Have less digestive issues when eating nourishing foods
Feel more confident in their new identity when they are not isolated
Have an easier time breastfeeding when the focus is on bonding
Have an easier time integrating as the nervous system and hormones change rapidly, with the support of healing bodywork
The Well Nourished Mother
A Care Package
1 hr opening session via zoom to chart out your postpartum plan, address your desires, needs and concerns
Care package of herbal products for mother & baby
Mother’s blessing- a celebration of your rite of passage that honors you in ceremony
1 hr preparation session via zoom for reviewing plans, as you continue to prepare for birth and postpartum
Templates for creating your optimal postpartum experience: "Visioning Your Ideal Postpartum" "Crowdsource Your Fourth Trimester", and "Web Of Support"
Access to my network of quality care providers for resources and referrals
Unlimited support via Text
Prenatal Sessions:
In-Person Postpartum Care Sessions:
Six 2 hr visits beginning after baby’s arrival
Nutrient-rich, postpartum specific homemade meal and herbal tea for Mother delivered weekly with each visit
Traditional Postpartum Warming Rituals: Abhyanga- warm oil massage, Moxibustion, and Pelvic Steaming
A “Closing of the Bones” Ceremony. Pregnancy and birth require us to open and expand more than ever, and Postpartum requires that we bring closure to our body, redefine personal boundaries, and reconnect with ourselves as newly born Mothers.
Additional care can be scheduled, depending on availability and need.
Investment & Payment Plans:
The cost: $1,950
Deposit due upon booking, remainder due at first session (payment plans available)
Postpartum care is a community effort, and can be provided through resourcing from your community. I provide you with a template for an invitation to "Crowdsource your Fourth Trimester" which makes a great baby shower gift!