Postpartum Support - Nurturing New Beginnings

Congratulations! Your little seed has now blossomed out into the world, and even if it’s not your first, each time you give birth, you too, are birthed into a new version of you!

Your body, mind and spirit are all integrating from the demands of gestation, birth and adjusting to postpartum life…

AND at the same time you have a new little human(s) who’s needing all of your attention.

Yet you have needs, too.

You need TIME to rest, to replenish, to recover.

And you need time not only to rest physically, but to rest in a space of gentle presence - so you can meet your baby where they reside - in a state of simply being.

In many traditional cultures around the world, the 40 days after birth are a considered a sacred window for bonding and recuperating, where community support and special care for the mother and budding family was considered ESSENTIAL for health, vitality and longevity.

In postpartum service, I am here to nurture and nourish YOU and your family through this precious and sacred time. I take a holistic approach to postpartum care, drawing on the Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine systems. which emphasize the importance of warmth, rest, proper nutrition, herbal support, ritual and honouring of the new mother, and a peaceful environment

And I can take care of some of those outer-world tasks too, so you can nestle in and focus solely on rest and replenishment, on getting to know your new little one, and finding your new rhythm of life together.

“Andrea made the most delicious, nourishing meals and teas, as well as prepared soothing sitz baths, and kept our kitchen impeccably tidy while I rested—along with so many other thoughtful touches! I highly recommend Andrea's postpartum services—every family deserves this kind of support during this extra special time.”

— Joelle Connolly

What kind of support can you expect from me
as your postpartum doula?

Postpartum support can include :

  • emotional support (processing your birth and adjusting to postpartum life; and referring out to other professionals when needed)

  • informational support (responding to questions about your birth, postpartum self-care, baby care, breastfeeding etc and referring out to other professionals when needed

  • caring for baby when you need a break/nap/shower etc, 

  • nutritional and postpartum wellness support and suggestions

  • help setting up your postpartum herbal sitz baths

  • light house cleaning, light meal/snack/tea prep

  • running small errands and grocery shopping

  • helping care for other children or pets,

  • and making sure you are well taken care of and able to rest! 

Postpartum Pampering Services

  • Meal Preparation

    Special postpartum healing meals, snacks and drinks prepared with love in your home (and served to you in bed!) Meals that are warming, well-cooked, easily digestible, and full of good fats, protein and nutrients are optimal in the early postpartum days. Accompanied by a plethora of nutritive teas, herbal infusions and hydrating drinks for breastfeeding support. Remember that you are eating not only yourself, but your baby too!

    Click here to read more about healing through postpartum nutrition

  • Herbal Sitz Baths

    Using a variety of herbs to assist healing and restoration of the sensitive perineal and vaginal area after birth. All herbs have been wild-harvested or organically grown myself, or sourced from other local herbalists. All have been tended to with love and intention for the new mother’s healing!

  • Mother "Roasting"

    Mother Roasting is a healing treatment that uses moxibustion, a practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves burning sticks of dried mugwort herb (Artemisia Argyi) over specific acupuncture points or meridians. The heat and medicine from the mugwort helps to stimulate these points to improve the flow of chi (life force energy).

    Moxibustion can also be used to help breech babies turn, which is another service that I offer.

  • Postnatal Yoga Nidrā

    A guided resting meditation to help you “sleep when baby sleeps” - Yoga Nidrā (Yoga Sleep) has numerous benefits for Postpartum Healing!

    A recording of my ‘Yoga Nidra for Postpartum Nourishment’ is included in all packages.

  • Postpartum Closing Ceremony

    More Info coming soon!

  • Vaginal Steams

    While herbal sitz baths help heal the outer tissues of the vaginal and perineal area, the herbal medicine in vaginal steams penetrates deeper up to the cervix and womb.

    More info coming soon!

“Andrea’s support during this special time was so precious
and made me feel well taken care of, allowing me
to pour my love and energy into my baby.”

— Muna Ibrahim

Postpartum Support Packages

Seedling

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Bloom

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Full Blossom

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Curious to learn more about how I can support you towards a great start?

Benefits of hiring a Postpartum Doula

  • Reduced risk of postpartum depression

  • Greater self-confidence in mothering/parenting

  • Greater success with breastfeeding

  • More affectionate bonding with baby

  • Better relationship with partner 6 weeks after birth

  • And overall, feeling more nourished, more rested, and ready
    to confidently step into your new mothering role!