“MOTHER IS THE FIRST LOVE. She is the Goddess, the manifestation of divine intelligence. She is the first teacher, she is home.” - Centehua Sage
Love and
Guidance
A POSTPARTUM DOULA is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, & informational support to individuals. They offer guidance, comfort measures, advocacy, & support. The doulas aim is to empower individuals. The goal is for a positive postpartum experience, to feel informed, & supported through the process.
The call for this kind of care is growing louder and louder. You see it with new Mothers, eager to break the mold and give their children the kind of start in life that doesn't just follow the "usual way of things.” It's also evident in the eyes of Mothers who've been through it all before, yearning for a different, more fulfilling experience with their second child. Embracing this journey, accepting the wisdom offered, and preparing for this new chapter can be an immensely powerful experience. It's not just about deepening your bond with your little one, but also about rediscovering yourself. It encourages a stronger connection, heightens the chances of successful breastfeeding, and potentially minimizes the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety.
My practice honors the intuition of the Mother.
Nourishment
ALL ABOUT THE FOOD
I prepare nourishing, delicious, seasonally inspired meals and snacks to support your healing body. Hand-crafted with love and prepared in advance, which allows for more rest and ensures that you are receiving the essential nutrients needed to maintain energy for both you and your baby.
It takes approximately six weeks for the uterus to heal. During this period you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to support your body and your spirit.
I always use organic ingredients and the highest quality available.
From Maiden to Mother
The Rite of Passage
A rite of passage is a transition that marks the end of one season and the beginning of another. The birth of your child is also the birth of you as a Mother. It’s a transformation that is profound and deeply personal. Some women need to shed or mourn their old selves before they can fully step into this new identity.
The problem so many women face today is that we are spiritually and often geographically removed from the village of women we need to hold us through one of the biggest rites of passage there is - becoming a Mother. As a result, we find ourselves stumbling in the dark, wondering if we are the only ones feeling this way.
Transitions are awe-inspiring, often messy, and come with various cultural and self-imposed expectations to navigate. In my work as a doula, I am honored to support women as they journey through these changes and emerge on the other side.
The birth of you is the greatest opportunity there is to come into your power. You should not do it alone.
“MOTHERHOOD IS AN INVITATION INTO THE UNKNOWN. IT IS A SPIRITUAL QUEST AND RITE OF PASSAGE LIKE NO OTHER. It is a season that will take you all the way to the very edge of your limits and show you that you are stronger than you ever though possible.”
In the tender moments that follow childbirth, we women often find ourselves more spiritually susceptible than ever before. It's as if darkness seizes the chance to creep in through the hidden crevices of our exhausted minds. It's essential, in my opinion, to face this vulnerability head-on. Recognizing the raw fragility of it all - the sleep deprivation, the constant need for help, the longing for tranquility - can be a stepping stone towards healing and integration. Even if society has conditioned us to power through without blinking an eye, we must dare to pause. Our bodies, our roles, they're not just responsibilities - they're divine gifts that we're meant to cherish and respect.
