Major life events and times of transition are a moment in time where there is immense opportunity for growth and transformation if our needs are tended to sensitively by community. The capacity we have for healing when truly witnessed, held and nurtured in this space is infinite.

The postpartum phase of birth is one of these opportunities. During this sacred window a mother's nervous system is like a flower; so delicate yet with such potential to blossom if she is watered and tended to with loving devotion. The role of a postpartum doula is to ensure the necessary care takes place, so that the mum can focus on healing her body, nurturing and connecting with her baby. Ayurveda considers the six weeks post-birth to be a critical time for mum and baby, forming a foundation for many more years in good strength, health and vitality. Without health, there is nothing else.

The offerings of a doula can additionally be drawn upon to support anyone experiencing transition or in need of some extra loving nurturance and support, such as during times of grief & loss, recovery from illness or trauma, menopause or transition into a new chapter of life where the nervous system requires stabilising.

"Sanna was an a blessing to have around after Nina's birth. She came in after the first week of birth, with a weeks full of nourishing food, abhyanga massage and even took care of my 3yo whilst I breastfed the new babe. I loved how the warm and nourishing Ayurvedic food helped my digestion get back on track and avoid the painful constipation that I experienced after my first birth. Sanna cooked breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and prepared beverages for me for an entire week. Everything tasted amazing and helped fuel my body post birth. Her abhyanga massage and herbal steam helped alleviate tension in my body and hydrate my skin too. I fell asleep both times as I was so relaxed!

I would highly recommend Sanna and her doula services to any new mother! She has the most kind, caring and gentle energy that makes you feel held, comfortable and loved." - Michelle

“Peace on earth begins at birth” 

Jeannine Parvati Baker

Doula Support Services

Divine Mother Package

Inspired by traditional & ancient care practices and rituals, intuitively and creatively guided by the needs of each mother. All sessions are conducted in the mother’s home

What’s inside:

2 x 90 min prenatal visits

  • 1 x birth preparation bodywork session

  • 1 x education, preparation and planning session

5 x 2 hour postpartum home visits (first 5 weeks of care)

Carefully tailored to meet the rising requirements of mother and family as they unfold post-birth to optimise nourishment and healing. Each session includes check in, connection, emotional support and postpartum specific bodywork. Examples services that may be included are:

  • Postpartum abhyanga - an Ayurvedic rejuvenating warm oil massage incorporating medicated oils to assist in moving lymph, promote lactation, improve digestion, mood & hormone function, gentle release impurities and nourish the whole body systems after birth

  • Zenthai Shiatsu - grounded, therapeutic bodywork working with the Chinese five element and meridian systems. Works holistically through the physical, emotional and energetic layers of being

  • Shiro abhyanga - a nourishing warm oil head massage to regulate the nervous system. Especially useful in cases on c-section where extra time is required for scar closure

  • Full body herbal steaming - encourages purification, warmth and circulation

  • Bengkung belly binding - offers support postural and internally for organs and ligaments to return to natural position

  • Womb warming practices - moxibustion, warm oil belly massage, basti treatment, belly wrapping

  • Birth debriefing - sharing of the birth story

  • Meditative tools for relaxation and self-regulation

  • Ayurvedic nutritional guidance

  • Baby abhyanga demonstration (to be continued by family)

  • Local errands and grocery shopping (extra costs not included)

  • Light household cleaning & organisation support

Nourishing meals

Food drop per visit consisting of organic or spray free, seasonal and local menu specific to each stage of postpartum to rebuild and replenish based on the principles of Ayurvedic medicine.

  • 1 x main meals (2-3 serves)

  • side dish and condiments

  • 1 x sweet treat

  • 1 x herbal elixir or postpartum tonic

Access to my postpartum preparation e-resources

Investment: $2900

Closing of the Bones Ceremony

During pregnancy and birth, our physical bodies and energy fields expand more than they ever will to grow and bring forth human life. Traditional postpartum care practices offer a space to ground and close the physical and energetic body of a new mother, re-define personal boundaries, integrate the experience of birth and bring a mother back to herself.

“Mexican postpartum traditions and rituals have been celebrated for centuries and are dedicated to caring for new mothers with the purpose of uplifting and soothing her body as well as her spirit. The rituals offer a new mother the opportunity to come back to herself, massaging, cleansing, purifying, relaxing and closing her body in a soothing and special way, with gratitude towards her as the source of life that she is.”

~ Naoli Vinaver, Traditional Mexican Midwife and Teacher

Investment: $750

This ritual takes place over 3-5hrs and usually with at least 2 trained practitioners. We feel the price accurately reflects the time and energy that is put into the preparation and holding of this sacred space. If pricing is a hinderance to you receiving this offering, please reach out to discuss options as we want this to be accessible to all mothers

Bodywork Treatments

  • 75-90 mins postpartum abhyanga (Ayurvedic warm oil massage) - $250

  • postpartum specific zenthai shiatsu (grounded therapeutic bodywork) - $250

  • 3 hours postpartum abhyanga and full body herbal steaming ritual - $330

  • Womb massage with bengkung belly binding - $88

  • Baby abhyanga demonstration (family can continue as a daily practice) - $108

Postpartum Doula Homevisit

Custom 2hr doula service catered to your needs. Support can include emotional space holding & birth debriefing, space purifying, gentle integrative bodywork, shopping, running errands, belly binding, postpartum education and more. Includes a meal drop on arrival as listed above

Investment: $390