“Mothers are five times more likely to experience postpartum depression if they receive minimal or no support after birth.”
- BMC Birth and Pregnancy Journal
“After delivery, the mother is very weak, sensitive, and vulnerable. She has provided nourishment and energy to the child throughout its developmental process and endured the rigors of labor as well as the resulting exhaustion and blood loss during after delivery. Any health problem that occurs during this time could be difficult to treat and even impossible to cure in extreme cases. Special remedies can protect and strengthen the sūtikā (woman who just gave birth) from the beginning of the postnatal period.”
- Charaka Samhita
“If the mother takes the right food in proper quantities, she and her baby will remain healthy.”
- Kashyapa Samhita
As your Ayurvedic postpartum doula…
I accompany you as a complement to your midwife and your birth team lovingly after your birth. The “sacred window”, the 6-8 weeks after welcoming your baby earthside is truly transformative. You get used to being a newborn mother, or a mother of more than one child and need all the care in the world to gently move through these weeks.
A postpartum doula is a non-medical professional who supports women, as well as their families after delivery. A postpartum doula can be described as a “best friend” or “mama figure” for you, who helps you and your family as you navigate the precious postpartum time. Postpartum doulas provide informational, physical, emotional, spiritual, housekeeping, and cooking support.
I have been trained as an Ayurvedic postpartum doula and an Ayurvedic postpartum cook. With plus 10 years of experience in Ayurvedic cooking, as well as being an Ayurveda nutrition and lifestyle trainer, I will support you to stay in balance throughout this journey. Consistently, I am taking new educational programs to further my Ayurveda and postpartum training - to offer you the best support out there!
Whatever you need during your sacred window, I will be there for you!
I work both in German and English, all my offerings are available in both languages. And I am currently located and working in Vienna (Austria), and online.
This deeply nourishing support also includes “small births” and “stillbirths”, as I do not like the term “miscarriage” for it implies that the mother has done something wrong. She has not, and she and her partner need extra support during this transition!
What Does A Postpartum Doula not Do?
As a postpartum doula, I do not perform any medical activities or medical consultations. I am therefore not a substitute, but a complement to your midwife, and doctor. I also do not advise you in the sense of a (life) coach but meet you on the same level - from woman to woman.
What My postpartum sessions Can look like
In the comfort of your home, I will support you, the newborn mother. I will share with you traditional fourth-trimester ways so you can rest, heal, and rejuvenate.
Postpartum requires a lot more support than most people believe, too often it is underestimated.
This deeply nourishing support also includes “small births” and “stillbirths”, as I do not like the term “miscarriage” for it implies that the mother has done something wrong. She has not, and she and her partner need extra support during this transition.
I will make you feel seen, understood, and validated during this vulnerable time.
In the comfort of your home, I will support you, the newborn mother. I will share with you traditional fourth-trimester ways so you can rest, heal, and rejuvenate.
I will come bearing gifts of nourishing, Ayurvedic meals, tea, and herbal remedies specifically for your needs, that you’ll love and be a shoulder to lean on or cry on. We can debrief the birth as often as you like, I can do small errands, or light housework, cook Ayurvedic meals, run you a soothing herbal bath, a gentle sitz bath, show you how to veshtanam (belly-bind), or yoni svedana (yoni steam). I can teach you how to do Ayurvedic baby massage, gentle baby exercises, or how to make Ayurvedic baby soap. I can show you relaxing techniques, offer soothing touch, postpartum womb abhyanga (warm oil application), or I can simply hold your baby so you can rest, heal, eat, shower, and connect with your partner.
By nourishing and nurturing you, while you care for your precious newborn, I will help ease this transition.
With my Psychology and Ayurveda background, together, we can look at what will bring you balance. Our sessions together are unique and will nourish your soul - we will personalize them to ensure you get the most out of your experience.
In this special time, it is good to know, that you are not alone. I am here for you.
Essential Postpartum Support Bundle
This package includes the following…
A 45-min free in-person meeting to see if this works for us
2-hour prenatal visit for an Ayurveda consultation and to plan your postpartum needs
Ongoing e-mail and phone support throughout your postpartum journey
3 postpartum visits in your puerperium time (visits range from 2-3 hours based on your individual needs that day) with a flexible start
A flexible start means being on-call for you for 4 weeks (2 weeks before and after your due date)
Nourishing, warming, and strengthening meals based on Ayurvedic principles for your specific postpartum needs
Doula support for your needs (see above what these sessions can look like, including womb abhyanga, Ayurvedic and herbal remedies for you and your baby, belly binding, sitz baths, herbal baths, and so much more)
PRICING
€ 1.198,- incl. the food that I prepare for you
Non-refundable downpayment of € 500,- and the rest until week 36.
Save 10% + receive ongoing e-mail and phone support throughout your postpartum journey + on-call for 4 weeks
Medium Postpartum Support Bundle
This package includes the following…
A 45-min free in-person meeting to see if this works for us
2-hour prenatal visit for an Ayurveda consultation and to plan your postpartum needs
Ongoing e-mail and phone support throughout your postpartum journey
6 postpartum visits in your puerperium time (visits range from 2-3 hours based on your individual needs that day) with a flexible start
A flexible start means being on-call for you for 4 weeks (2 weeks before and after your due date)
Nourishing, warming, and strengthening meals based on Ayurvedic principles for your specific postpartum needs
Doula support for your needs (see above what these sessions can look like, including womb abhyanga, Ayurvedic and herbal remedies for you and your baby, belly binding, sitz baths, herbal baths, and so much more)
Unlimited e-mail and phone support for your 6-8 postpartum weeks
PRICING
€ 1.980,- incl. the food that I prepare for you
Non-refundable downpayment of € 500,- and the rest until week 36
Save 15% + receive ongoing e-mail and phone support throughout your postpartum journey + on-call for 4 weeks
Premium Postpartum Support Bundle
This package includes the following…
A 45-min free in-person meeting to see if this works for us
2-hour prenatal visit for an Ayurveda consultation and to plan your postpartum needs
Ongoing e-mail and phone support throughout your postpartum journey
Full Ayurvedic consultation, analyzing your constitution (prakruti) and your current status (vikruti)
12 postpartum visits in your puerperium time (visits range from 2-3 hours based on your individual needs that day) with a flexible start
A flexible start means being on-call for you for 4 weeks (2 weeks before and after your due date)
Nourishing, warming, and strengthening meals based on Ayurvedic principles for your specific postpartum needs
Doula support for your needs (see above what these sessions can look like, including womb abhyanga, Ayurvedic and herbal remedies for you and your baby, belly binding, sitz baths, herbal baths, and so much more)
Unlimited e-mail and phone support for your 6-8 postpartum weeks
PRICING
€ 3.460,- incl. the food that I prepare for you
Non-refundable downpayment of € 500,- and the rest until week 36
Save 20% + receive ongoing e-mail and phone support throughout your postpartum journey + on-call for 4 weeks
Single Postpartum Support Session
For recurring customers only
This support session includes the following…
2-2,5 hours of postpartum support visit in your puerperium time in the comfort of your own home
Nourishing, warming, and strengthening meals based on Ayurvedic principles for your specific postpartum needs
Doula support for your needs (see above what these sessions can look like, including womb abhyanga, Ayurvedic and herbal remedies for you and your baby, belly binding, sitz baths, herbal baths, and so much more)
PRICING
€ 333,- / about 2-2,5 hours in your home, incl. food that I prepare for you
Since postpartum is forever, this session can be booked any time after you have given birth, even years later, as a “Mama Relax Time” in your home.
ADD-ONS
Garbhini abhyanga (1,5 hours Ayurvedic oil application with an herbal belly oil, as well as nourishing oil pouring in my practice (from 4th month onwards) € 128,-
Mini Blessing: Herbal foot bath, garbhini abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil application with an herbal belly oil, as well as nourishing oil pouring), affirmations/meditation & herbal tea in my practice (about 3 hours, from 4th month onwards) € 168,-
Mother’s Blessing incl. all materials, and a sweet treat € 333,-
Virtual doula session 1,5 hours € 130,-
Single postpartum in-home support session for recurring customers 2,5 hours (incl. food) € 222,-
Postpartum abhyanga (1-1,5 hours Ayurvedic oil application with an herbal belly oil and herbal stamp/boli) in my practice € 108,-
Belly binding cloth to keep (daily belly binding supports a return of muscles, organs, and hormones to their place before pregnancy) € 50,-
Processing your birth by writing your baby’s birth story for you, adapting it with you, and framing it for you € 100,-
Placenta & amniotic art (1 canvas and 2 prints on paper, or for 1 framed placenta / amniotic moon) € 90,-
It is my wish that every woman who wants to have a doula by her side, can get one. Let’s make it possible together, and contact me if you need special rates.
Find my birth services here, as well as additional mini services here.
If you have not found what you are looking for, we can create a service you enjoy, let’s chat!