Ayurvedic postpartum care is a deeply nurturing and restorative approach designed to support both mother and baby during the transformative period after birth. Known as the "42-day sacred window," this time is considered vital for healing, bonding, and laying the foundation for long-term health.
In Ayurveda, childbirth is seen as a Vata-dominant event, leaving the mother in a state of imbalance. To restore harmony, Ayurveda applies the Four Pillars of Health: Rest, Diet, Herbs, and Body Care.
With an Ayurvedic Postpartum Consultation, mothers-to-be are guided in rekindling their digestive system (Agni) after birth through specific Ayurvedic diet recommendations favoring warm, nourishing, and easy-to-digest foods. Specific Digestive spices are given for cooking, as well as Milk Tonics and Teas to increase lactation and restore the nervous system.
Gentle Ayurvedic herbal remedies are recommended to help speed the healing process of the womb and strengthen the uterus.
The sacred window emphasizes rest and rejuvenation. Learn the best practices during the first 42-day period to promote emotional grounding, fostering a strong mother-baby bond through skin-to-skin contact and mindful presence.
Learn balancing practices to help rejuvenate your body and move excess Vata from the body. These include Abhyanga (warm oil massage), Pranayama, Herbal Baths, Basti, and belly binding to soothe the body and mind.
By honoring this sacred time, Ayurveda helps mothers regain strength, balance their energies, and create a harmonious start to their journey with their newborn.
“ Postpartum is a time for complete rejuvenation of a woman’s physical, mental, and spiritual health. A time for deep, extended bonding with her newborn. The first forty-two days after birth set the stage for the next forty-two years of a woman’s life. “Ysha Oakes.