The Pillars of Postnatal Care
There are certain themes that are reflected in postnatal care around the world: REST, LOVING TOUCH, CARING SUPPORT and CONTACT WITH NATURE & RITUAL. With the following offers, I aim to cover all of these, making sure that you are being cared for in the best way possible.
Massage and Gentle Touch
As part of my training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, I was taught Tuina Massage. I also learned a massage technique that would support you with feeling contained and safe within your body again after childbirth. During my own pregnancy, I trained as a facilitator for baby massage classes, and, if you wish, I can share some gentle baby-massage techniques with you.
Herbs and Moxa Therapy
Apart from gentle touch, I offer other supporting therapies, like Sitz-baths, herbal baths and Moxatherapy. For the latter, I place gently smoking mugwort in a small hand-pan and rub it over your lower back. This ancient Chinese treatment supports your womb by stimulating the related meridians, thus replenishing vital warmth. The mugwort smoke also has a subtle relaxing effect and mums have told me on various occasions that they felt calm and restored after a Moxa session.
Shamanism and Energy Healing
Pregnancy and Birth are important rites of passage in someone's life. Therefore, they can be accompanied by big emotions, changes and shifts. I was trained in the tradition of the Peruvian Q'eros, and my Shamanic healing work aims to support clients with healing and integrating.
Shamanic work could be part of your Postnatal or Birth Package, but can also booked individually and is not limited to perinatal matters.
Finally, I'd be there to listen. Maybe, you'd want to talk about your birth experience, or you have questions regarding feeding and infant care. Having a new baby is beautiful but can also be overwhelming and exhausting. I'm a mother myself and I have had plenty of experience in caring for young children (having been the oldest of eight). I would love to be there for you and your needs, in a holistic and all-encompassing way.
The Golden Month
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the first 40 days after birth are known as the Golden Month. That period is considered a sacred time in the life of a birthing person, and they are being given the utmost support - All to ensure that their future life will be one of health and happiness.
