“Your baby doesn’t magically transform into a different life form at the moment of birth – he is the same person he was just a minute before. So, the first three months of life are like a fourth trimester, and should be treated as gentle entry into this world – with respect and loving care.”
Elizabeth Pantley
When we focus solely on the baby, as we often do within society (think 6-week checkups, not making postpartum pelvic care as standard protocol, high maternal morbidity rates, etc.), we neglect the needs of the mother. If we look around us we can see that many new mothers are suffering from postpartum mood disorders… I ask why is that? What is missing? This shouldn’t be our “normal”.
Children require wholesome and authentic parenting & mothering…. not fractured, disjointed and dysfunctional regulation.
Mothers require community and time and space to nurture themselves. They require continuation of care. They require doulas and other support people. They require healthy and wholesome meals cooked fresh for them daily. They just do. This is how we create health and wellness for ourselves and our families as our foundation.
My passion is to reconnect people to the original blueprint and foundation of holistic health, which is found in the indigenous cultures around the world, and what many holistic systems of health are based off of, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These whole systems of health are passed on through generations of people who remember the ancient ways and the traditions of honoring the new mother and helping her to reconnect with the deep, innate wisdom that is held within our bones. This requires the touch of a medicine woman… someone who sees this sacred window beyond our current mindset of needing to tough it out, or to find quick fixes so we can numb it out.
It is about embracing the journey and receiving the support that you require to not just survive but THRIVE! The generations that come will thank you!
What is the Fourth Trimester?
The Fourth Trimester is the three months after the birth of your baby and a time of transition and transformation.
You are learning to birth yourself into being the parent you are becoming and your newborn is adjusting to life outside the womb. Your relationships with your partner, your family and friends will go through a period of transformation as you adjust to life with a newborn. Your body has changed and you may be experiencing a full range of emotion.
During the Fourth Trimester you need to be able to rely on your village to support you, while you learn all about your newborn. But unfortunately, in this day and age, our village has become non-existent and because of this lack of support we see postpartum mood disorders, inability to face and overcome challenges, & reliance on less than stellar strategies to deal with it and overall exhaustion.
But what if I told you that you can plan & prepare for the Fourth Trimester so you can hit the ground running?
That even though you are about to enter into unknown territory you can take a map with you to help guide your way?
That is what the Fourth Trimester Workshop is all about!
What do we focus on in the Fourth Trimester Workshop?
Below are the 7 Pillars of a Positive Postpartum and are what we focus on in our Fourth Trimester Workshop:
Postpartum Recovery & Body Care
Postpartum Nutrition
Feeding & Lactation
Newborn Care
Rest & Sleep Guidance
Family Bonding
Creating Community
Who is this for?
Those who would like to experience their journey into parenthood as a Rite of Passage and to prepare spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically for the Fourth Trimester and beyond.
Those who are ready to face what holds them back and to create a deeper connection to their own body and the strength that lies within.
Those who would like to experience their vision of family coming to life and to experience a joyful postpartum time.
Those who would like to explore what holds them back and to realize their strength in any situation.
Those who would like to heal old patterns of behavior, intergenerational trauma and ways of being for themselves, their children and their families.
Those who would like to have all the education on what to expect for postpartum, the practical tips and how to prioritize bonding with your newborn.
Those who want to learn to tap deeper into their innate ability to know what is right for themselves and their families.
Those who would like to get on the same page with their partner so they can create a structure that works best for them, their newborn and their lifestyles.
Those who want to learn about the stages of development that a newborn goes through and how best to support their transition onto planet Earth.
Those who would like to create community for themselves and learn about all the support that is available to them.
Those who want to learn about postpartum care for themselves and what they truly need to feel nurtured and nourished, so they can nurture and nourish their newborn.
Those who want to create a postpartum plan and to really hit the ground running.
Who is this not for?
Those who think that it is necessary to suffer needlessly during postpartum.
Those who don’t want to feel prepared or nurtured in postpartum.
Those who want to leave things up to chance.
Those who don’t want to take time to prepare.
Those who want all the information but are not willing to learn how to apply it.
What do you receive?
A 4-hour workshop for you and your partner to learn all about the postpartum period and gain the wisdom you need to nail it.
Knowledge and education that goes beyond your basic newborn care class.
Access to a community of postnatal professionals.
Postpartum Planner Workbook
Currently Only Available as a Private Class
Cost:
$400
To sign up, please contact me here with the date you would like to reserve.
Let’s see if we are a good fit to work together!
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We offer birth & postpartum education, preparation, planning & in-person support.
This includes classes, coaching & mentoring, placenta services, doula support, belly-binding, holistic postpartum recovery, sleep consulting, birth story healing.
Our service area is Orange County, CA and nationwide depending on the services provided.
For Live-In Holistic Postpartum Services we provide support nationwide.