Postpartum care

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Nourish + Restore Yourself Postpartum

Inspired by ‘Zuo Yue Zi’ - a traditional Chinese postpartum practice that deeply nourishes and restores the new mother, Casey offers in-home postpartum care across five weeks.

Care is focused on the mother and includes nourishing foods, herbal tonics, bodywork and 1:1 support.

A biological need, rather than a privilege - every woman deserves postpartum support to help bring her body into balance, support bonding with her baby, and reduce the risk of postpartum depletion.

Servicing Gold Coast and Northern NSW.

The first 42 days postpartum set the foundations for the next 42 years of your life.

Postpartum Package Inclusions

  • 1 x 2 hour session

    A session ideally completed before 26 weeks pregnancy. Focuses on planning the postpartum period with the mother and takes into account specific needs and preferences, as well as postpartum education.

  • 5 × 2hr postpartum in-home visits

    Weekly visits during postpartum that weave together a variety of support depending on the mothers needs. May include:

    • Belly binding, traditional maya massage, moxibustion and herbal foot soak (depending on the mothers specific needs).

    • Folding washing/putting on washing.

    • Tidying the kitchen.

    • Refreshing bed sheets.

    • Local professional referrals if needed.

    *Please note, the flow of each week will depend on the mothers needs at the time, and what phase of healing her body is in. Not all practices are suitable at all times (ie moxibustion). This will also be discussed during the preparation session.

  • Each visit includes the following foods (organic where possible):

    • 1 x savoury dish (4-5 serves)

    • 1 x sweet dish (3-4 serves)

    • 1 x medicinal tea/elixir (2-3 serves)

    All food is prepared in accordance with traditional postpartum food physiology. Focuses on supporting recovery and healing, digestion, warming the womb, nourishing blood and supporting breastfeeding.

  • $2100 AUD

    Includes 5x in-home visits, nourishing foods, herbs, bodywork and education.

    Please note a 30% non-refundable deposit fee is required in order to hold your spot. Remaining balance due at least one month before estimated due date or upon birth (whichever comes first)

    Custom payment plans possible upon discussion with terms and conditions.

  • For those wanting deeper care. This is an optional add-on to the package that gives you two extra collaborative sessions with Traditional Medicine Doctor Naomi Jansson.

    One session prior to the birth, and one session postpartum.

    Sessions incorporate integrative and functional medicine approaches, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis of clinical presentations and requirements for your postpartum.

    Naomi has over 20 years of clinical experience, with an emphasis on womens health and postpartum wellness. Read more about Naomi here: Gentle Traditions

    Pricing provided upon enquiry.

  • An optional add-on: Closing of the bones is a traditional mexican postpartum ritual that helps restore spiritual, emotional & bodily integrity to mothers in postpartum. It is held after the first 40 days to close the birth portal and witness the emergence of a mother. Facilitated by myself and at least one other, these sessions go for 3-4 hours.

Limited Availability

Limited care is available each season. Packages are tailored to each mothers unique needs, therefore its advised to book in advance.

Book a Free 15 minute Connection Call

The Foundations

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    Education + Resources

    Education to help you and your family understand the foundations of a well-resourced postpartum, helping you to heal with ease. Referalls to quality professionals when needed.

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    Herbal Tonics

    Includes both tonic chinese and western herbs to help restore the body after birth, nourish blood and restore vitality.

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    Nourishing Foods

    Based on traditional chinese medicine foundations for postpartum to help warm the body, support digestion and replenish nutrients.

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    Bodywork

    A weaving together of moxibustion, traditional maya massage, belly binding and herbal foot soaks.

Supporting the different phases of the postpartum period

In the traditional practice of Zuo Yue Zi (“sitting the moon”), the postpartum period is understood as unfolding through four phases of healing. Following these principles, specific foods and herbs are prepared to support recovery and vitality.

1Elimination

2 Repair & restore

3 Nourish

4 Rebuild

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