For Lauren Felts, the path into postpartum care began with a desire to find meaningful work that could exist alongside motherhood. With a background in nutrition and a
Creating Safer Births: Advocacy, Birth Trauma, and the Role of the Doula
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Birth is a profound threshold, one that calls for preparation, presence, informed decision-making, and compassionate support. While many families place their trust in medical systems to guide them
Sexual Healing for Empowered Birth
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What does sexuality have to do with birth? At first, the connection may not seem obvious. But sexuality, birth, and embodiment are all deeply connected experiences that involve
Ayurvedic Postpartum Care for Cesarean Recovery
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A cesarean birth is a profound transition. It is the arrival of a baby, the beginning of parenthood, and, at the same time, a major abdominal surgery that
Preparing for Birth Beyond the Physical
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Birth preparation often centers on the physical—what to pack, what to eat, which positions to practice, and what to expect during labor. While these elements are valuable, they
What Postpartum Trainings Don’t Prepare You For
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Many postpartum caregivers enter their training programs eager to support new families through one of life's most transformative transitions. They learn about infant care, postpartum recovery, feeding support,
Soft Discipline: Finding Ground Through Nature’s Rhythms with Clementina Consens
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In a world that often celebrates hustle, urgency, and constant productivity, many women find themselves longing for something different. They long for a way of living that feels
Healing After Birth Through Food with Cherie Calbom
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There is something profoundly simple—and deeply transformative—about being nourished after birth. In a culture that often rushes women back into productivity, postpartum invites something entirely different. It asks
42 Days for 42 Years: How Postpartum Nourishment Shapes a Lifetime of Presence, Trust, and Becoming
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There is a phrase that has echoed through the world of Ayurvedic postpartum care for decades: 42 days for 42 years. At first glance, it can sound like
The Spiral Framework for Creating Nervous System Regulation and Healing Trauma Responses
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There are seasons in life that change us so completely, we can no longer walk the familiar path we once knew. A divorce. The loss of a role
