With your baby, a mother was born.
Caring for your babe starts with taking care of yourself. I am your postpartum doula, here to take care of YOU so that you are free to bond with your little precious one.
What is an Ayurdoula and why is it needed?
An Ayudoula is a certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula who focuses on taking care of mama for at least 6 weeks post birth so that she can properly heal and therefore bond with her babe. While mama is mothering her new babe, an Ayurdoula mothers the mother using the 4 pillars of health.
When mama gives birth, a huge amount of vata (space + air) is introduced into her being (from all those contractions and now the empty womb space). If the excess vata is not properly eliminated in the 6 weeks following birth, it can manifest into dis-ease showing up as constipation, poor digestion, postpartum anxiety/depression, auto-immune disease, mastitis, disengagement, disturbed sleep, poor milk production, disconnection from her support system, and a host of other issues that can affect both mama and child for a lifetime.
Pregnancy and giving birth are incredibly transformational. You created, grew, and can sustain your baby all from within your body. There are 3 sacred windows when a woman can undergo HUGE transformation and this includes menarche, birthing, and menopause, when the veil between this world and the spiritual world are thin - where a woman can change the trajectory of her life. The fragile 42 day period post birth is SO important for the mother to be properly nourished so that she is able to form a secure and loving bond with her babe. The saying is “42 days for 42 years,” meaning that if mama is able experience selfless devotion to her babe and is properly nourished, she can even heal past physical and mental challenges that were present, even prior to birth. Those 6 weeks postpartum can give us a glimpse into what to expect for her health for the next 42 years — whether she will have heal concerns or have a healthy life. Postpartum work is preventative medicine.
How I work with you as an Ayurdoula
I care for mama and her family following birth to nourish her back to health by reducing excess vata dosha and increasing digestive fire (agni) using the 4 pillars of Ayurvedic postpartum health:
Proper Nourishment — Mama’s digestive fire is compromised as all of her energy was moved from digestion to give birth. Delicious Ayurvedic meals, medicated ghees, tinctures, teas, and herbal allies are all handcrafted by me and delivered to you up to 3x/week to increase digestion and reduce vata. I teach you and your family how to cook simple and easy to digest Ayurvedic meals so that you continue to be nourished between our sessions.
Body Care — Warm medicated oil application (abyangha), vaginal and uterus herbal steam (yoni steam), acupressure (marma therapy), enema (basti - as needed) are a few of the therapies I use to help restore mama’s nervous system. I teach you how to wrap your belly to support your shrinking uterus, how to give your baby an abyangha for better sleep and digestion (best way to prevent and combat colic), and help with breastfeeding concerns.
Mindfulness — I hold sacred non-judgmental space during our time together so that you’re able to grow into your new version of you. I handcraft all your goodies and do our treatments together while internally chanting mantra. I can use our time together to guide pranayama, yoga nidra, or light asana. I absolutely love this work and feel so honored and revered to be in the presence of a mama and new babe.
Rest — I got you. I am here so that you can rest, heal, and regenerate. I will watch your child(ren), run errands, prepare meals, do light housekeeping.
I am a trained Ayurvedic Doctor, meaning that I can administer herbs and treatments as part of my scope. If you are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or need support beyond postpartum, check out my Ayurvedic offerings.
When we mother the mother, we are setting up the future because healthy women mean a healthy collective, with children that are securely attached and have the confidence to make an impact.
This just might be how we can change the world.
POSTPARTUM OFFERINGS
Available to mama up to 6 months postpartum
01 | LAKSHMI
Lakshmi is the Goddess of Prosperity and Fertility. I created this package because this is the care that I wish I had. If you feel that you need more support, preconception/pregnancy did not come easy to you, you already have kids and may have struggled during your postpartum, you tend to over-do, you struggle with any vata disorders (reach out to learn more), it’s hard for you to ask for help, or you just know in your bones that you need this - then this is the package for you.
Package Includes:
Full Ayurvedic Assessment Intake for Postpartum Planning
6 weeks Postpartum Care + Supplies (the sacred window!) + Ayurvedic Check-ins
3x/week Mama Medicated Warm Abyangha + Marma Body Therapy
3x/week Organic Ayurvedic Postpartum Prepared Meals for Mama
3 hours/week Light Housework/Childcare (so Mama can rest!) + Errands
Belly Binding Wrap + Instruction
Panchakola Ghee
Shatavari Ghee
Digestive Herbs
Lactation Ladoos
Lactation Tea
Mama Abyangha Oil
Baby Abyangha Oil + Instruction
Ubtan Beauty Powder for Mama and Baby (to keep your glow going!)
Yoni Steam (herbal repairing vaginal + uterus steam)
Photo Sessions (during time together - this time will go fast, and you will cherish these pictures of everyday life)
Closing the Bones Ceremony (to seal in the sacred window with your community)
$5000
“Every penny I paid to Cara was worth it. She is incredible. Her delivery of services blew my mind. 100% would hire her as my Ayurdoula again.”
02 | SARASWATI
Saraswati is the Goddess of Music and Science. This package is for the mama that understands the basics of how to properly care for oneself during the sacred window but would like extra support.
Package Includes:
Full Ayurvedic Assessment Intake for Postpartum Planning
6 weeks Postpartum Care + Supplies (the sacred window!) + Ayurvedic Check-ins
2x/week Mama Medicated Warm Abyangha + Marma Body Therapy
2x/week Organic Ayurvedic Postpartum Prepared Meals for Mama
2 hours/week Light Housework/Childcare (so Mama can rest!) + Errands
Belly Binding Wrap + Instruction
Panchakola Ghee
Shatavari Ghee
Digestive Herbs
Lactation Ladoos
Lactation Tea
Mama Abyangha Oil
Baby Abyangha Oil + Instruction
Yoni Steam (herbal repairing vaginal + uterus steam)
$3500
03 | SHAKTI
Shakti is the creative feminine energy. You’ve got support and you know what to ask for and how. You understand the importance of the sacred window and how to care for yourself. This package is for those that feel that they can get proper rest and nourishment through their support system for most of the week, with my weekly support. I can help prepare caregivers on how to support mama, too!
Package Includes
Full Ayurvedic Assessment Intake for Postpartum Planning
6 weeks Postpartum Care + Supplies (the sacred window!) + Ayurvedic Check-ins
1x/week Mama Medicated Warm Abyangha + Marma Body Therapy
1x/week Organic Ayurvedic Postpartum Prepared Meals for Mama
1 hour/week Light Housework/Childcare (so Mama can rest!) + Errands
Belly Binding Wrap + Instruction
Panchakola Ghee
Shatavari Ghee
Digestive Herbs
Lactation Ladoos
Mama Abyangha Oil
Baby Abyangha Oil + Instruction
Yoni Steam (herbal repairing vaginal + uterus steam)
$2000
04 | PARVATI
Parvati is the mother of Ganesha, the elephant God. This is the virtual package for those that may already have cooking and bodywork support, will do this on their own, or those not local to me. You will receive all the herbs you need for the sacred window and virtual support as I teach you how to cook and do your own bodywork.
Package Includes:
Full Ayurvedic Assessment Intake for Postpartum Planning
Recipes + Pantry List
Support for 6 weeks
1x/week 30 min Zoom Calls (If local, 1st session can be in person)
Belly Binding Wrap + Instruction
Panchakola Ghee
Shatavari Ghee
Digestive Herbs
Lactation Ladoos
Lactation Tea
Mama Abyangha Oil + Instruction
Baby Abyangha Oil + Instruction
Ubtan Beauty Powder for Mama and Baby (to keep your glow going!)
$1000
05 | EXTRAS
Sometimes we all need a little extra support beyond 6 weeks and good for you for asking for it! For those that already have a package, you can add on after 6 weeks up to 6 months. Postpartum is considered when Sutika (postpartum woman) gets their menses back.
90 min Abyangha + Marma Therapy - $200
120 min Abyangha + Marma + Dough Basti - $250
Add on Organic Ayurvedic Prepared Meals for Family of 4 - $108
2x Monthly Ayurvedic check ins, especially important for those with preexisting conditions - $108
“I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is.”
-Oprah Winfrey