Traditional Postpartum Care Support

1. Introduction: Honoring the Sacred Window
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Warm welcome: postpartum as a sacred, transformative window — not just a time to “bounce back.”
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Amy’s journey: from nurse and bodyworker to holistic mother-baby care rooted in Ayurveda.
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Invitation to experience care rooted in ancient wisdom, adapted for modern mothers.
🌸 2. What is Ayurvedic Postpartum Care?
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Gentle explanation of Ayurveda’s view of postpartum (the sacred window, or Sutika kala).
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Why the first 42 days matter: restoring balance, warmth, and vitality (ojas & jing).
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Key principles: rest, warmth, nourishment, herbal support, gentle bodywork, and community.
🤱 3. What Amy’s Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Support Includes
(These can become full sections or blog posts later)
a. Healing Nourishment & Food Guidance
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Guidance on warm, easy-to-digest meals to rebuild strength & vitality.
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Herbal teas, digestive spices, and ghee for healing tissues and hormones.
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Recipes and meal plans rooted in tradition.
b. Daily & Weekly Rituals
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Abhyanga (warm oil massage) for grounding and nervous system support.
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Belly binding / wrapping for core stability and warmth.
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Gentle breathwork and meditations to center and calm.
c. Emotional & Spiritual Holding
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Non-judgmental listening and companionship.
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Rituals for honoring birth, grief, or transitions.
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Supporting mothers to reconnect with their intuition.
d. Bodywork & Movement Support
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Gentle postpartum massage for pain relief and circulation.
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Womb massage, scar massage for cesarean recovery.
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Guidance on safe movement and breathing (drawing from Body Ready Method™ & yoga).
e. Practical & Family Support
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Support with baby care basics if needed.
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Guidance for partners and family on how to support the new mother.
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Connection to trusted local providers: pelvic floor PT, lactation, mental health.
✨ 4. What to Expect Working with Amy
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A blend of traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and modern clinical knowledge.
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Visits offered in-home or in-office, as packages or single sessions.
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Personalized care plans based on your birth experience, constitution, and family needs.
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A warm, judgment-free space held by someone who truly understands the postpartum journey — body, mind, and spirit.
🌼 5. Why Ayurvedic Care Matters Today
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How modern mothers often miss this deeply nourishing care — leading to depletion.
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The benefits of slowing down, receiving, and being cared for.
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Long-term impact on vitality, hormones, mental health, and mother-baby connection.
📚 6. Learn More & Grow with Amy
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Links to:
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Upcoming mini-courses & workshops (e.g., belly binding, herbal baths, cooking).
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Blog posts on Ayurvedic postpartum wisdom.
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Free resources for pregnant mothers planning postpartum.
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🌿 7. Call to Action
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Invitation to schedule a discovery call or join the waitlist for fall/winter postpartum support.
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Gentle reminder: “You don’t have to do this alone — let yourself be held.”
âś… Optional additions:
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Testimonials or quotes from mothers you've already supported.
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FAQ (e.g., “When should I book?” “What areas do you serve?”).
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Visual: a photo of you preparing herbal oil, belly binding, or doing Abhyanga.
