
Postpartum Preparation Series
The type of nourishment & care a mother receives during the first 40 days postpartum lay the foundation for her health & wellbeing for years to come.
This offering is designed to serve mothers who may not have access to an in-home Ayurvedic doula, but would still like to incorporate the four main pillars of mother-centered, holistic postpartum care, and experience deep nourishment & rejuvenation.
Includes 3x 90-minute 1-on-1 sessions with me to guide you in mindfully preparing for your postpartum season with Ayurvedic wisdom & a postpartum care plan that nourishes & holds you as you rest, heal & bond with baby during the brief, but sacred first 40 days postpartum.
Together we will create a personalized holistic postpartum care plan that can include meals, herbal support, body care practices, rest and/or ritual to ensure that you feel nourished & resourced in the days following birth. This series can be done over zoom or in-person and anytime before 36 weeks.
Investment: $375
This offering is for you if…
You are currently pregnant (before 36 weeks) and desiring holistic postpartum care.
You know that there is a relationship between the health & wellbeing of the mother and the health & wellbeing of the baby.
You are willing to put time & energy into preparing for your postpartum season.
You are willing to reflect on your relationship with rest, nourishment, and boundaries, while opening yourself up to ask for support from others.
You want to honor this time of transformation with intention & reverence.
You want to create authentic community & build a village that will hold, support & nourish you while reflecting back to you the truth of who you are.
You trust your body’s wisdom & want to support its natural ability to move toward healing with the right environment, simple medicines & nourishing foods.
If you’re interested in learning more or booking postpartum preparation sessions, please fill out the form below & I will be in touch soon.
Why does traditional postpartum care matter?
When communities take care of mothers, mothers are better able to take care of their babies that then grow to be a part of future communities . Hundreds of cultures recognize this important cycle, making postpartum care an essential part of raising healthy children and building thriving communities. Although the types of foods & practices change based on the cultural context, traditional postpartum care consists of four main pillars: rest, nourishment, warmth & ritual. Learn more about these pillars that are practiced all over the world.
Meet Your Holistic Postpartum Guide
Amy Nicholson is an herbalist, Ayurvedic postpartum doula, and yoga teacher, serving mothers in Central Illinois. She began her herbal studies with The School of Natural Healing in 2017, receiving her Herbalist certificate in 2022. She certified as a 200-hour yoga teacher with Trailhead Healing Arts Studio in 2018, and is a certified postpartum care specialist with Inner Sun and Moon.
Amy works to offer mother-centered postpartum care that is rooted in ancient wisdom, & blends herbalism, ritual & Ayurvedic doula services to hold & nourish a mother as she heals & integrates from the initiation that is birth, & walks the sacred path of motherhood.
In addition to working with local mothers, Amy works for Herbalists Without Borders as the assistant executive director, supporting the organization in their day-to-day operations. She also volunteers her time with HWB, where she grows, harvests & prepares herbal medicines that are distributed to the mothers & children in the community, teaching local gardening classes to children & writing articles about holistic postpartum care practices for the Without Borders magazine.