Postpartum support
What is a postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula is a person who supports you after baby arrives and makes the transition home as smooth as possible.
While most mothers devour information about pregnancy and birth, they are pretty surprised at what happens after birth. There you are, home with this tiny new person feeling all kinds of exhaustion, emotions and uncertainty about every little thing baby is doing or not doing. You are undergoing a massive life change. Your body is in need of deep rest to heal and your life has been flipped upside down. It’s a beautiful kind of upside down, but no doubt overwhelming.
As your post-partum doula I am here to make this transition as easy as possible.
We will create a postpartum plan gathering all of your resources together in one place and set you up to feel as relaxed and loved up as possible. From meal planning with nutrient dense foods and herbal support to setting up your nest and learning how to care for your baby, there is a lot to understand about the postpartum period.
In every traditional culture around the world there was a period of rest referred to as the “first forty days” where the mother was taken care of so she could heal and bond with her baby. Traditionally this role was fulfilled by the village, maybe by your mother or mother-in-law and your aunts. Many of us no longer have that village. So I’ve got you covered.
Your needs may be different on different days and my support tools will shift accordingly, whether its catching up on your laundry, caring for the baby so you can shower and nap or providing grounded emotional support when your hormones are taking you on a ride. Whatever you're going through, I’m here for you and your family.
First forty Days Basic Package
2 visits per week for 6 weeks
- Nourishing home-made meals and snacks made specifically for the postpartum to encourage healing, milk supply and easy digestion.
- Light household chores to up-level the comfort of your postpartum nest.
- An herbal bath to soothe your nervous system and repair your tissues after birth, while I care for the baby.
- Breastfeeding support.
- Advice on how to make the transition as smooth as possible for any older children.
- Infant care basics to help you feel confident in your parenting abilities.
- Emotional processing of your birth experience or fears around parenting.
- Tips on how to heal after birth including organic salves or vaginal steaming.
- Practical advice on how your partner, friends or other loved ones to better serve you.
- Herbal teas and yummy tonics to help promote milk production, relaxation and healing.
- Caring for your baby so that you are free to do anything you need to do around the house, like take a nap!
First forty Days Deluxe Package
3 visits per week for 6 weeks
- All services above plus…
- Abyhanga ayurvedic oil massage 1x per week
- Vaginal Steaming 1x per week.
ayurvedic oil massage and vaginal steaming with herbs are incredible healing tools for the postpartum
Steaming with herbs can increase blood flow to the pelvis for faster healing as well as provide antimicrobial cleansing. This warms the organs and can also calm the nervous system, shorten postpartum bleeding, and help the uterus move back into place more quickly.
Abyhanga ayurvedic oil massage relaxes the nervous system and eases anxiety. It can also help mothers ground into the body after intense labors and sleep deprivation.