“Postpartum Care is a NECESSITY, not a LUXURY, for mothers and families to thrive”.-Rachelle Seliga

Moxa is an herb also known as Chinese Mugwort. It is burned over a specific area of the body, in this case the womb, to tonify the spleen, abdomen and uterus. Moxabustion tonifies Qi, assists ligaments in returning to pre-pregnancy strength, moves fluid and blood, and increases blood supply to the reproductive organs.

Vaginal steams are a simple way to bring healing to the pelvic bowl after giving birth. The warm steam assists the uterus in returning to normal size, supports lymph flow in the pelvic area, assists in the healing of hemorrhoids, softens scar tissue, and brings warmth to the postpartum body facilitating a release of oxytocin.

This includes preparation of herbal teas and infusions to assist with milk supply when needed, soothe the nerves, and aid in proper vitamin and mineral consumption postpartum. Herbs will also be prepared for use as herbal sitz baths to facilitate healing and reduce inflammation.

We know that living in a clean and tidy space is good for our mental, emotional and physical health but keeping up with housework is not a job for a mother in her immediate postpartum time. Let me tend to the dishes, laundry, and tidying/ organizing so that you can rest and enjoy this sacred bonding time with your baby.

The application of warm oil to the mother’s body to assist in movement of lymph and release of oxytocin. This is meant to soothe and relax the mother’s nervous system so that she can tend to and co-regulate with her baby from a place of deep nourishment.

This ceremony serves as a safe, sacred container in which we honor the mother’s body and the work that it has done and will continue to do during the child bearing continuum. A rebozo is used to “hug” the mother’s body and facilitate a closing for all of the ways in which she opened, physically and energetically, during pregnancy, labor and birth.

This course will be offered to mothers and their families/support networks during pregnancy to illuminate the ways in which they can prepare themselves to have the most nourishing and supported postpartum time possible. In gathering together for this course we also create a wider community for the mother and families. We will all gather together to celebrate after each member of the class has given brith. Being witnessed and loved by community through this sacred rite of passage is deep medicine and is a birthright that we must honor and remember.

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Collecting community resources and contacts that can best support your postpartum experience is very important to me. You can expect recommendations for body workers, pelvic care specialists, lactation consultants ect. I am also always expanding my personal library and would love to share my favorite books on postpartum and the mothering continuum with you!

I am also a graduate of the Physiologic Baby Care Course provided by my teacher Rachelle. I would love to share about the physiological design of our babies and children as a way to help you navigate new parenthood with confidence.