Postpartum Doula Care
Pregnancy and birth are only the beginning of the lifelong journey of parenthood. In many cultures the first forty days after the birth of a new baby are especially sacred. In India, this period of time is known as the "Sacred Window". Special diets, limited visitors, massage and pampering for the mother and lots of rest is what sets this time apart.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula offers specialized support to the entire family as they adjust to their new roles. My main goals as a postpartum doula are:
- To educate and empower the mother and her partner in their new roles as parents
- Help with light housecleaning, cooking and errands so that the family can be fully present with the new baby and with taking care of themselves.
- Assure that the new mother is staying hydrated, eating well, and feels nurtured and supported.
- Help to coordinate ways for extended family to be present and supportive
- Where there is interest, to offer council in creating a tailored special diet for blood-building, nursing, and recovering strength based on Wise Woman herbal traditions, Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.
- To work closely with the family and be available in the ways they feel are most important.
Basic Postpartum Care Package
Includes:
~ A free initial consultation of approximately 1 hour in a mutually agreed upon location
~1 prenatal visit at your home
~3 three hour postpartum visits which can include:
~ A free initial consultation of approximately 1 hour in a mutually agreed upon location
~1 prenatal visit at your home
~3 three hour postpartum visits which can include:
- Light housecleaning such as washing dishes and doing laundry
- Older sibling care
- Meal preparation
- Grocery shopping
- Emotional support and birth story processing
- Support with breastfeeding
- Connection with local resources
Add-on Packages
These packages can be added to the Basic Postpartum Care Package. Discount available for more than one add-on package.
Package 1: Uterine Steam and Belly Wrapping
This is a wonderful add-on for a mama who would like to accelerate the healing of her perineum, womb and belly. Uterine steams are an ancient Mayan practice where the mother sits in a special chair over a pot of steaming water infused with healing herbs. While she sits and relaxes, perhaps nursing her new baby or sipping a special herbal infusion for milk production, the steam from the herbs helps the womb shrink back to it's original size, stop bleeding and speed up healing of the perineal tissue. Her belly is then wrapped with a long cotton cloth and tied securely to help the organs return to their original places, the uterus shrink to it's pre-pregnancy size, and support the back and abdominal muscles as they regain their strength.
Price for 1 additional session is $125
(Each session takes about 1.5 hours and can be combined with basic postpartum care visits)
Price for 1 additional session is $125
(Each session takes about 1.5 hours and can be combined with basic postpartum care visits)
Package 2: Ayurvedic Warm Oil Massage and Belly Wrapping
Ease into motherhood with the gentle, nourishing experience of Ayurvedic warm oil massage. In India it is a common practice for new mothers to massage their bodies with warm oil every day for the first 42 days. This relaxing massage eases stress, cleanses and brightens the skin and sets a tone for self-care which is so important during motherhood. I can also show you how to do this for your new baby as a wonderful way to connect, ease digestion and relax before sleep and how to do this as a self-massage practice. After the massage, I will wrap your belly with cotton cloth before you indulge in a nap to allow the oil to soak into your skin. After waking you can step into a warm bath or shower while I hold your baby or help you bathe together.
Price for 1 session is $125
(Each session takes about 1.5 hours and can be combined with basic postpartum care visits)
Price for 1 session is $125
(Each session takes about 1.5 hours and can be combined with basic postpartum care visits)
Package 3: Placenta Medicine Package
Almost all mammals know instinctively of the healing power of consuming the placenta right after giving birth. The placenta contains a wide range of your own bio available hormones that are beneficial to both you and baby immediately postpartum and for life. These hormones are known to drop significantly in the first 4-5 days after birth and are thought to be a huge contributing factor of postpartum depression. Many mothers have reported a noted change in energy and mood while taking placenta medicine. A few reasons to consume your placenta are:
Placenta package includes capsules, tincture, 2 prints and umbilical cord keepsake
Price for package is $225
(placenta medicine can be prepared in your home during basic postpartum visit or I can pick it up and do it in my home if you prefer)
- To beat the "baby blues" and postpartum depression
- Boost energy and recuperate more quickly from birth
- Balance hormones
- Lessen postpartum bleeding
- Increase milk supply
- Easing life transitions
Placenta package includes capsules, tincture, 2 prints and umbilical cord keepsake
Price for package is $225
(placenta medicine can be prepared in your home during basic postpartum visit or I can pick it up and do it in my home if you prefer)
Somatic Sex Education for Postpartum Healing and Integration
The birth of a baby creates vast changes to an individual's and to a family's life. One aspect of change that we rarely talk about is the impact that it has on sexuality and intimacy. As a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological Bodyworker I can offer you support in navigating this territory. During a Somatic Sex Education session we can:
~ Process and work with birth trauma in a somatic, embodied way.
~ Address scarring and scar tissue remediation
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- ~Talk about the shifting landscape of sexuality now that baby is here and how that may impact your relationship.
~ Process and work with birth trauma in a somatic, embodied way.
~ Address scarring and scar tissue remediation
- ~ Genital mapping to reclaim areas of numbness and pain and live your birthright as a vibrant, sexual being.
- Somatic Sex Education Sessions are $150 for a 90 minute session
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