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
Hello dear friends,
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.
Your Sacred Window of time is the most crucial time to heal & restore your mind, body, and spirit, and i am here to help you.
Meet Chandra
Chandra Swenson
LS,E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®
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.
what an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula does for you…
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)
How you’re taken care of in this fleeting moment of time will shape your health and well being for the next 42 years of life.
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
4 PILLARS to a lusty recovery…
1.)Nourishment through healing foods, Ayurvedic herbs, home made spiced milks and tea
2.) Mindfulness using breath work, meditation & quiet surroundings
3.) Bodywork using Abhyanga (warm oil massage) for both mamma&baby, yoga, yoni steaming & bengkung belly binding
4.) Rest.rest.rest! mamma, I am here for you & anything you need to help get you rest is what i am here for.
“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.”
-DR. OSCAR SERRALLACH
AYURVEDIC FOODS & HERBS WORK TOGETHER TO…
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.
The investment in you
you deserve care & nurturing!
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.
THE AYUS PACKAGE (4 hour session)
$4,758.00
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
MoonStruck Package (3 hour session)
$3,328.00
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
Abhyanga & Bengkung Belly Bind (1.5 hour sessions)
$574.00
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!
Quantity:
San Francisco & Bay Area
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