How does postpartum doula care support pregnant women, moms, and kids?
I like to meet the whole family sometime in the 2nd trimester to get a feel for their unique dynamic, and the mother’s constitution. We meet again about 4 weeks before the birth to talk about how her pregnancy is proceeding. I offer support for individual needs of the family. Maybe remedies for dad’s anxiety, strategies for extra needy siblings, suggestions for warding off invasive in-laws, or simply listening. During our time together postpartum I become invisible. I do not take over care of the newborn, or replace dad. I am there to assist mom in her unfolding, and create sacred space for the integration of baby into the family. I allow the family to “nest” and make room for mom to heal. What is unique about the care you provide for your clients? I am trained as a Western Clinical Herbalist serving women and children for over a decade. I offer many western remedies for common ailments in mom, dad, sibs and baby. I am also trained in Soul Focused Transformational Healing. This practic
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