The wisdom tradition of Ayurveda returns power and healing to the hands of women. This is part of a revolution, a remembering, no matter our ancestry, there was once (and always is) women’s wisdom inherent to the initiations of our lives. Ayurveda offers us a path to return to those knowings.
The Sacred Window after birth is a time of transformation on all levels. Mind, body, and identity shift, dharma and service as Mother arrives. Women to women care during the post-partum period was not optional, it was vital, and built into these ancient systems.
We are learning to value the life bringers, the life givers, again, through learning basic principles to stabilize health and heal during the postpartum window. Our well-being in the 42 days after birth, sets the baseline for a woman’s health for her next 42 years.
There are a few ways to learn more, and do more for planning your postpartum with this timeless wisdom in mind, and with each option is the ability to cocreate and dream up your ideal postpartum. First time moms might need a little guidance, and for experienced mothers, you might know just what you need, or at least know you need something to be different 🙂
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I have two children of my own ages 5 and 9. I have experimented with Ayurveda through two conscious conceptions, pregnancies, home births and Postpartum times. I share from my love of this work and my own experiences and needs as a mother.
I also feel that in some ways – postpartum never ends! But that soft, sensual, intense, powerful time immediately after birth is so vital to receiving and resting and nourishment for the marathon that is motherhood.
Postpartum Education and Self Care Planning
- Bengkung Belly Binding Consultation and Instruction
- Setting yourself up for success at home
- Preparing your pantry
- Preparing your bedroom and bathroom
- Detailed instructions for a self care flow with Ayurveda traditions like self massage, sitz baths, teas and digestive blends, herbal support
This package includes one 90 minute session via zoom, phone or in person, preparing you for planning and caring for yourself in your home based on Ayurveda practices. I provided hand outs a documents with things to acquire and how to set yourself up for ease and success.
A follow-up is included, which can be used any time during latter parts of pregnancy or postpartum to check in, ask questions and trouble shoot based on your birth experience and personal health questions that arise.
In-home Care
Serving families within 30 minutes of Jericho, Vermont
- -Abhyanga
- -Belly binding
- -In-home cooking
- -Healing meal delivery
- -Ayurveda consulting and herbal support
This is the most complete and ideal option, and if tailored to your individual desires and needs. Often a Postpartum doula budget is about $1000-1500, and this would include 4 to 6 home visits and Postpartum warm oil massages (abhyanga) as well as Ayurveda meal and snack drop off or preparation. Belly binding and education around doing this yourself, as well as sitz bath preparations, helpful teas and ghees for digestion and breastmilk production, as needed.
How this works:
- Contact me to get the conversation flowing, and see if this is for you and your family
- We schedule a 90 minute preparation call, where we make our plan and decided either dates, or when service can begin
- The we plan one short home visit just to get orientated to your space
- Your partner or contact calls me when you’re ready for me 🙂
Sample Menu
Carrot, Parsnip Bone Broth Soup with Spelt Chapati and Panchakola ghee
Pumpkin and Ginger Muffins
Kitchari (Mung soup with seasonal vegetables and basmati rice) and Sweet Potato Biscuits
Oat and Almond Thumb-print cookies with cardamom whipped cream
Fresh-made Palak Paneer (Spinach curry with fresh made cheese)
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with mung dosa
Spiced Tapioca Coconut Pudding
Mama’s First Chai with local grass fed milk (caffeine-free)
Sausage, Kale and Shiitake Soup
Sweet Root Vegetable Coconut Curry
Much more!