Offering evidence based Integrative Maternal Support, SPECIALIZING in postpartum & Human lactation
Serving San Francisco & the Bay Area
Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula
Pre/Postnatal Yoga
Holistic Lactation Support
Serving San Francisco & the Bay Area
Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula
Pre/Postnatal Yoga
Holistic Lactation Support
I am your AYURVEDIC POSTPARTUM DOULAs & HOLISTIC LACTATION SUPPORTERS.
An AyurDoula uses healing herbs, body work, pranayama, warming foods and loving care to accelerate your recovery.
Since becoming a student of Yoga nearly 15 years ago, I’ve blended my training from India, Hawaii and now San Francisco with this ancient practice to guide mothers through the most critical recovery period after birth, the first 42 days.
USING THE WISDOM PASSED DOWN to me from midwives, mothers, and from my very own experience of birthing two little humans into the world, I can *guide you into your postpartum recovery.
*by guide I mean to be there as a support to you, and watch you, as a divine mother, nurture your newborn
My GREATEST PASSION in life is honoring new mothers by giving them the care and attention they deserve during the SACRED WINDOW OF TIME (the first 42 days after birth). I truly believe we can heal this world by taking care of our mothers, using love, and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.
Currently I am working toward my 1,000 hours needed to sit for my International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification exam.
The first 42 days after giving birth is a right of passage and is called the sacred window of time in Ayurveda. This time is for deep rest, nourishing healing foods and deep connected care.
You spend months caring for your baby and now is the time to call upon your tribe. It takes a community! (me screaming from the rooftops)
There is so much information out there for mothers during their prenatal period but rarely do I see anything that talks about what happens after. There are no rituals or celebrations for her. Often times she is left alone & unsure which can lead to postpartum mood disorders, unhealed trauma & insecurities. I am here to celebrate you! -Chandra
“IF A NEW MOM ISN’T ALLOWED TO FULLY RECOVER FROM THE DEMANDING REQUIREMENTS OF PREGNANCY AND BIRTH, THE AFTER EFFECTS CAN LAST FOR YEARS. I’VE TREATED WOMEN WHO WERE STILL DEPLETED TEN YEARS AFTER THEIR BABIES WERE BORN.”
Restores your vitality, giving your body tremendous healing and is used to balance you, the new mother, from the inside out.
Will bring about physical, psychological and spiritual nutrition.
Will help in rebuilding iron and strengthens the nervous system.
Stabilizes emotional instability.
Helps aid in lactation.
If nursing Ayurvedic foods creates healthy fats to give your baby nutrients for their developing brain.
Choose Your Package
Each package is customizable for your lifestyle & budget & I do offer payment plans. A 20% retainer locks in our time together.
***Please note: When traveling outside of San Francisco there are mileages, and tolls added to the total cost, and in some cases surcharges for traveling more than 45 min.
10 Session w/ Food Support
One meeting prior to birth to get to know each other and discuss postpartum wishes
4-hour visits 2 days per week for the first 42 days following birth (total of 10 home visits)
One Ayurvedic postpartum meal preparation and service for Mom each day (4-6 servings)
One Ayurvedic snack, tea and spiced milk service each day
Each day of service Mom will receive:
A one hour warm sesame oil bodywork
Bengkung belly bind session
Vaginal steaming with breath work to help tone your pelvic floor, and aid in deep relaxation
Text/phone support during contracted schedule
Physical, emotional, and informational support regarding the postpartum period
Breastfeeding and/or paced bottle feeding guidance and support
Help with healing and discomfort
Nutritional guidance
Ayurvedic herbs to support lactation
Gentle oil massage instruction and guidance for baby
Yoga and meditation one-on-one
Light house cleaning, and grocery shopping
Use of essential oils
10 Sessions
One meeting prior to birth to get to know each other and discuss postpartum wishes
3-hour visits 2 days per week for the first 42 days following birth (total of 10 home visits)
One Ayurvedic Snack, and tea service each day
Daily warm sesame Ayurvedic body work for mom, also known as Abhyanga
Daily Bengkung belly binding
Daily vaginal steam using all restorative herbs like:
Calendula
Yarrow
Lavender
Plantain
Lady’s Mantle
Comfrey Leaf
Text/phone support during contracted schedule
Physical, emotional, and informational support regarding the postpartum period
Breastfeeding and/or paced bottle feeding guidance and support
Help with healing and discomfort
Nutritional guidance
Ayurvedic herbs to support lactation
Gentle oil massage instruction and guidance for baby
Yoga and meditation one-on-one
Light house cleaning
Use of essential oils
3 Sessions
One hour warm sesame oil bodywork with a Mayan abdominal massage to help gently guide your stomach muscles back together and aid in digestion.
30 min. Bengkung Belly Bind session & Ayurvedic tea service
Includes one belly bind to keep!
San Francisco & Bay Area
“It has now been almost two years since working with Chandra. I can not express how grateful I am for her loving care during my postpartum recovery. I feel truly amazing and can even feel the benefits of our time spent together today. It is so insanely important to get care after having a baby, just as important as it was to care for your body while pregnant! Invest in yourself!”
-Suzy Client (Mother of two beautiful little girls)
“Chandra was there for me when I needed her most. I had such an intense birth story and her nurturing foods and calm energy was just what I needed so I could be totally present with my son. I truly don’t think I could have done it without her help and I now have a thriving little one year old that is also just as thankful!”
-Claire Client
“So many women wait until they’re physically and emotionally depleted to learn how to heal themselves. Chandra helped me have a plan right after delivery to start my healing process. She’s like my Ayurvedic mom, I felt so cared for and immediately felt and saw the benefits”
-Alicia Anderson (A Mother of two twin baby boys & client)