postpartum care & support
REST | REVITALIZE | HEAL | NURTURE | EMPOWER |
Dating back centuries is an idea that in the weeks following birth, a parent should be given the opportunity to heal, rest and bond with their baby. But in our fast-paced society, where we’re celebrated for 'bouncing back', we tend to overlook the deep impact overexertion after childbirth can have.
The first 6 weeks following the birth of your baby is a time of amazing but intense time. It's also an opportunity for you to lay the groundwork for your future health, giving you energy to nurture your baby during their fourth trimester and beyond, and to become the parent you always thought you'd be.
Wearing the hats of postpartum Doula, best friend, concierge, confidante and coach, I use my experience and expertise to curate epic experiences for parents to feel empowered in the messy throes of motherhood.
I aim to ensure that my visits honour the rhythms of your home and do not disrupt you and your baby.
toronto area in-person support is unavailable through september ‘21.
booking VIRTUAL SUPPORT worldwide.
Each visit is a bespoke experience to suit your needs.
your Visit may include:
Birth debriefing
Therapeutic support for managing feelings relating to your birth experience and/or life as a new or returning parent
Healing food preparation & education
Sitz bath preparation
Massage information & instruction for parent and baby
Newborn care demonstration including bathing/swaddling/dressing
Infant feeding assistance, whether your breastfeed or bottle feed
Referral to/assistance in attending specialist appointments postpartum
Infant care while parents rest & revitalize
Each visit is a minimum of 4 hours at $30 per hour
Postpartum Healing
Based off of the Malaysian tradition, Bengkung Belly Binding supports uterine healing and provides comfort. Belly Binding is also very beneficial for warming the abdomen and support blood flow. Using warming oils, the abdomen is first massaged gently, then I will apply the wrap using muslin cloth while instructing you on the process to repeat on your own. This is best done in the first 6 weeks following birth, or after c-section incisions have healed.
COST: $130 (can be done virtually)
Our healing foods combine traditional wisdoms, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern nutritional science. While specifically designed for postpartum healing, the food can often be enjoyed by everyone in the family. We use the highest quality of ingredients, are organic when possible, and are refined-sugar free. Sustainability is also of key importance, as we support local farmers, and are low-waste with our packaging.
Learn more over at our Holistic Nutrition for Postpartum Wellness Page. (suspended until sept ‘21).
The placenta is a rich source of nutrients, hormones and other biochemical substances. Consuming it after birth, as other mammals do, helps with hormonal depletion and boosts milk supply.
Using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Method, the placenta is gently steamed with herbs, dehydrated, ground to a powder and then placed into capsules (90-200 capsules taken 2-4 times per day).
COST: $300 + $50 for placenta pickup outside downtown/midtown Toronto.
(suspended until sept ‘21).
A soft landing for your transition to parenthood
If you’re looking for someone to snuggle your baby, give you opportunities to fly solo and remember you are more than a mother, prepare you delicious food, help you nurture your relationship through periods of immense change, organize cleaning, teach you rad parenting hacks based on instinct & intuition, hold a safe space for you to breakdown and help you manifest a breakthrough, help you assert your boundaries and parent assertively from a place of confidence, take you out for brunches and dates out at your favourite coffee shop, encourage deep self-care practices, worship your power and spoil you rotten – you might wanna hit the button below.