CONSCIOUS POSTPARTUM CAREGIVER
Honoring the Sacred Window, Conscious Care for
the Innate Wisdom of the Fourth Trimester
Honoring the Sacred Window, Conscious Care for
the Innate Wisdom of the Fourth Trimester
"AS WOMEN, WE HAVE RITES OF PASSAGES BUILT INTO OUR PHYSIOLOGIC DESIGN .
OUR WORK IS TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THESE RITES"
-Rachelle Garcia Seliga-
OUR WORK IS TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THESE RITES"
-Rachelle Garcia Seliga-
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Universal Postpartum Principles:
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When a baby is birthed, a mother is born. During the fourth trimester a support program is anchored in practices and principles of Ayurveda.
"Kayakalpa" is the forty-two days it takes for tissues to rebuild. The fourth trimester will determine the state of well being of a mother for the next forty-two years of her life. A container of grace and intuition will be held, as the rites of passage can be witnessed. |
The caregiver support will:
Nourish You: Through an Ayurvedic constitutional intake and Ancestral foods we will create a meal plan to establish a routine that will bring support, calm the nervous system and warmth to the whole body. By protecting your precious energy and openness we can hold the container and nourish the rites of passage process that you have gone through. With the Sacred Window Support you will be in the hands of a caregiver who you can rely on to support your body to come back into balance and whole health. My role is to guide you through the passage, your primal state of inherent wisdom, power and intuition. Every mother was cared for by the Grandmothers, Every women was able to honor the sacred window of time. The importance of rest, warmth, specific foods and oil massages is every women's birthright, not a luxury.
Witness Your Ceremony: Offering rites of passage and earth based connection ceremonies for new families. To be witnessed in a rites of passage is crucial for the old self to die, so you can be reborn as a mother. To be witnessed in a ceremony. I offer earth based rituals and ceremony: Day 14 ceremony with baby and father or other parent, day 28 treesong ceremony with mother and baby to connect to a sacred tree and songline. The songlines ceremony can also be done, where the father buries the placenta, connecting the child to its path. (Ask for Add-ons)
Awaken You: The first three months after giving birth is a vulnerable and raw time for both parents. The spiritual journey has begun for the mother and her senses are completely open and exposed. This is a time to not be alone and to be completely supported, to receive from the caregiver and surrender to the process of awakening to motherhood. As a caregiver I will offer a support program that can enhance your fourth trimester for the whole family.
Nourish You: Through an Ayurvedic constitutional intake and Ancestral foods we will create a meal plan to establish a routine that will bring support, calm the nervous system and warmth to the whole body. By protecting your precious energy and openness we can hold the container and nourish the rites of passage process that you have gone through. With the Sacred Window Support you will be in the hands of a caregiver who you can rely on to support your body to come back into balance and whole health. My role is to guide you through the passage, your primal state of inherent wisdom, power and intuition. Every mother was cared for by the Grandmothers, Every women was able to honor the sacred window of time. The importance of rest, warmth, specific foods and oil massages is every women's birthright, not a luxury.
Witness Your Ceremony: Offering rites of passage and earth based connection ceremonies for new families. To be witnessed in a rites of passage is crucial for the old self to die, so you can be reborn as a mother. To be witnessed in a ceremony. I offer earth based rituals and ceremony: Day 14 ceremony with baby and father or other parent, day 28 treesong ceremony with mother and baby to connect to a sacred tree and songline. The songlines ceremony can also be done, where the father buries the placenta, connecting the child to its path. (Ask for Add-ons)
Awaken You: The first three months after giving birth is a vulnerable and raw time for both parents. The spiritual journey has begun for the mother and her senses are completely open and exposed. This is a time to not be alone and to be completely supported, to receive from the caregiver and surrender to the process of awakening to motherhood. As a caregiver I will offer a support program that can enhance your fourth trimester for the whole family.
Our Ancestors didn't do it on their own.
The framework of postpartum health and healing was understood in all cultures and cared for by the midwives, by the healers and by the culture itself. It takes a village to nourish the health of a Mother after birth and bring the sacred fire back into her vessel. As a postpartum caregiver, I will provide a few months postpartum care or longer depending on the needs of the Mother. We will have a consultation to design a creative plan for you and your family. Here are a few support systems I provide in my packages:
This program always includes ongoing communication support via email, phone or video chat. You can access me Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.
The framework of postpartum health and healing was understood in all cultures and cared for by the midwives, by the healers and by the culture itself. It takes a village to nourish the health of a Mother after birth and bring the sacred fire back into her vessel. As a postpartum caregiver, I will provide a few months postpartum care or longer depending on the needs of the Mother. We will have a consultation to design a creative plan for you and your family. Here are a few support systems I provide in my packages:
- Ayurvedic meal preparation, determined by your ancestry and dosha
- Meal prep specific for each week of healing
- Ear acupuncture 5NP (5-needle protocol, POCA certified)
- Help and support with lactation and breastfeeding
- Assist with creating a safe sacred space to experience the fourth trimester
- Postpartum mom and infant abhyanga
- Belly binding
- Prepare herbal sitz bath and peri bottle
- Parent and child TreeSong ceremony (optional)
- Additional referral, resources + recipes for further support
- Prices will vary with custom designed programs
This program always includes ongoing communication support via email, phone or video chat. You can access me Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Virtual Consultation:
$250
Packages:
Each Day Nourishing Postpartum Care: $350
Flower Package:
$1,800
Roots Package:
$3,100
* The following services include minimal childcare or household chores. The caregivers role is to nourish the mother back to optimal health and provide a safe environment for the mother, while supporting her passage with empowerment.
* Payment plans available or other creative options.
* Partners, family members or support people are welcome and encouraged to join all services.
* Ask about additional Add-On services! My favorite is a 72 hour postpartum kit made by my herbal business Osha Maize Herbal that you can use immediately after birth.
- 2 (60min.) virtual postpartum planning sessions.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the 5 universal healing principles of the postpartum time.
- What to expect in the postpartum time, postpartum physiology, how your partner or family can support you best in this time.
- How to build a stronger support system.
- You will leave with a completed postpartum plan.
- Several healing techniques given.
- Access to an online booklet of recipes of traditional postpartum healing foods and herbal sitz baths.
- Weekly phone, email and text access during your first 8 weeks postpartum.
$250
Packages:
- Both packages include a 2 hour initial intake and home tour (ideally before your due date).
- Create a postpartum plan
- Each day of care consist of 4-6 hours, which includes preparation of 2+ meals, snacks and beverages for you and your family (Grocery cost not included).
- Assist with Postpartum abhyanga (massage), demonstrate baby abhyanga, belly binding, moxibustion, castor oil packs and herbal sitz bath. (Some herbs, oil and cloth will be an extra cost)
- Lifestyle guidance, infant support, grocery shopping and anything else within my scope of practice.
- Closing the bones ceremony (postpartum sealing ceremony)
Each Day Nourishing Postpartum Care: $350
Flower Package:
- 8 postpartum visits, 32 hours total (between weeks 1-6 postpartum, 4hrs each day)
- Includes everything listed under packages
- Supply Sweetwater lactation tea
- TreeSong ceremony (connect baby to a sacred tree, day 28)
$1,800
Roots Package:
- 12 postpartum visits, 60 hours total (between weeks 1-12 postpartum, 5hrs each day)
- Includes everything listed under packages
- Supply Dashmula tea daily
- 14 day old baby ceremony with Father
- TreeSong ceremony (connect baby to a sacred tree, day 28)
$3,100
* The following services include minimal childcare or household chores. The caregivers role is to nourish the mother back to optimal health and provide a safe environment for the mother, while supporting her passage with empowerment.
* Payment plans available or other creative options.
* Partners, family members or support people are welcome and encouraged to join all services.
* Ask about additional Add-On services! My favorite is a 72 hour postpartum kit made by my herbal business Osha Maize Herbal that you can use immediately after birth.
TESTIMONIALS
"My husband and I hired Sondra Hamilton as our postpartum doula and she was amazing. My birth ended up being quite traumatic, landing me in the OR for a c-section, so the healing journey ahead was a lot more intensive than I was originally anticipating. I cannot imagine not having Sondra’s incredible support. Her calm and relaxed energy was a lovely addition to our home. She kept me nourished and hydrated with the most delicious meals and teas, specifically curated for my healing journey. She offered hands-on support with abhyanga (warm oil massage) for me and baby, as well as moxa treatments to invigorate the flow of Qi in my body and help build back up my blood, as I lost a lot during surgery. There were so many emotions to unpack after our week-long stay in the hospital, having originally intended on being at a birthing center. Sondra held space for me to process and heal and guided me through some very potent ceremonies to release some of the emotional trauma surrounding my birth story. She facilitated a beautiful ritual introducing our baby girl to the sun and grounding our love as a family in nature. She also shared many tools with me to ensure I felt empowered moving forward with my healing after she left. We are truly blessed to have received the support and care of “auntie” Sondra.
-Koral Delatierra, Oregon-
"Sondra provided the important domestic and mental support I needed. She cooked delicious food and gave tips and tricks for self and baby care. Just what I needed as a first time mama! I'm grateful for her help during such a vulnerable time!
-Miquel Kendrick, Denver, CO-
"My husband and I hired Sondra Hamilton as our postpartum doula and she was amazing. My birth ended up being quite traumatic, landing me in the OR for a c-section, so the healing journey ahead was a lot more intensive than I was originally anticipating. I cannot imagine not having Sondra’s incredible support. Her calm and relaxed energy was a lovely addition to our home. She kept me nourished and hydrated with the most delicious meals and teas, specifically curated for my healing journey. She offered hands-on support with abhyanga (warm oil massage) for me and baby, as well as moxa treatments to invigorate the flow of Qi in my body and help build back up my blood, as I lost a lot during surgery. There were so many emotions to unpack after our week-long stay in the hospital, having originally intended on being at a birthing center. Sondra held space for me to process and heal and guided me through some very potent ceremonies to release some of the emotional trauma surrounding my birth story. She facilitated a beautiful ritual introducing our baby girl to the sun and grounding our love as a family in nature. She also shared many tools with me to ensure I felt empowered moving forward with my healing after she left. We are truly blessed to have received the support and care of “auntie” Sondra.
-Koral Delatierra, Oregon-
"Sondra provided the important domestic and mental support I needed. She cooked delicious food and gave tips and tricks for self and baby care. Just what I needed as a first time mama! I'm grateful for her help during such a vulnerable time!
-Miquel Kendrick, Denver, CO-
