Pregnancy & birth

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Sacred Window, an ancient Ayurvedic tradition, begins after pregnancy or the birth of a baby and lasts for 42 days or until the baby is three months old. How we care for our mind, body, and spirit during this time will have a profound impact on our health for the next 42 years. This 6-week period is crucial for our overall well-being and can be nurtured through Ayurvedic practices.

Postpartum - Re-membering components
of care for the Mother

As a pregnancy and childbirth doula, my work encompasses various aspects. We will have regular visits to build a close and trusting relationship, where I will introduce massage and movement techniques for both you and your partner.

I will provide follow-up support for appointments and exams, assist in developing your birth plan, and gather valuable information on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

I believe in inclusivity, and I will ensure the involvement of other siblings in the pregnancy and birth process. I will be present at the birth itself, and following that, I will offer two postpartum visits.

Additionally, I am always available by phone, and from 38 weeks onward, I will enter my on-call period, ready to come to you when labor begins.

During this puerperium period, when your organs are literally moving back to where they were before you became pregnant, my role as a postpartum doula is to provide practical and emotional support to the entire family, with a particular emphasis on the well-being of the postpartum woman. I adapt to your family's needs, creating a peaceful environment where you can establish a new routine with your baby.

As a postpartum doula, I understand the importance of providing comprehensive support during this often overlooked phase of motherhood. Just as planning and supporting pregnancy and childbirth are essential, the postpartum period deserves equal attention. It is a transformative time, and having a doula by your side can ensure a smoother and happier transition for the entire family as you welcome your new addition. Beyond breastfeeding support, I focus on helping women integrate their childbirth experiences and address postpartum symptoms and fatigue. Recognizing that the mother deserves care and support during this vulnerable stage, I prioritize "mothering the mother."

My services include assistance with household tasks, meals,feeding (breast/bottle) support, care for siblings, emotional support for integrating the birth experience, and rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages for both mother and baby.

Let's sit down together for a chat before your baby arrives.

During this time, I will listen attentively to your concerns, needs, and goals. Together, we will create a soothing and healing regimen that addresses your physical, emotional, and nutritional needs, as well as those of your baby. We will explore Ayurvedic-infused meals, snacks, and teas to reduce depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Additionally, I will guide you in incorporating relaxing warm oil body treatments, healing herbal baths, and a comforting self-care routine into your postpartum journey.

Things I can offer in the postpartum:

* Bodywork/Closing of the bones

* Yoni steaming and sitz baths

* Bring nutritional and appropriate foods for postpartum healing

* Facilitate time for rest

* Unpack birth experiences

* Assist mother with baby and around the house

* Offer emotional support

* Postpartum - 5 key elements: Rest, warmth, bodywork, specific foods and community.