What is an Ayurdoula?

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Someone who is trained in traditional Àyurvedic postpartum practices is often called an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, or Ayurdoula. This tradition of care includes massage with warm oil, nourishment with herbs and foods, pranayama and meditation for mind/body ease, and other techniques and practices listed below. Packages for this deeply nourishing care begin with 40 hours at $3600.

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Each visit to the home is designed by the birthing family.

Services include:

• massage therapy and bodywork

• postpartum belly binding

• guided meditation and pranayama

• herbal support

• meal preparation

• pantry stock list

• guided infant massage

• light housework

• sibling and partner support

• breastfeeding/chestfeeding support

• newborn care basics and soothing techniques

• "How can I Help" and "Mantra" cards

• emotional support

• rest and rituals support

• one 90 minute Preparing for Postpartum consult (in-person or virtual)

• pranayama and guided meditation

• access to abundant community resources

• Ayurveda-inspired postpartum recipe guide

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All Ayurdoula packages include one Bengkung wrap and one Zulu wrap for belly binding, a complete postpartum herbal care kit, 20% discount to our Preparing for Postpartum on-demand course, and a customized 3-week postpartum recipe guide.