Postpartum support

Postpartum Support for New Mothers

Kindred Birth – Gentle, Holistic Care for the Fourth Trimester

Maybe you’re reading this as a soon-to-be parent or a brand-new mama, quietly wondering: “How am I supposed to know everything?”
The truth? You’re not meant to—and that’s more than okay.

No amount of books, podcasts, or prenatal classes can fully prepare you for the transformation of early motherhood. The steep learning curve of new parenting is real—and our culture doesn’t make it easier. We’re taught to turn to ‘experts’, but I believe the true expert of a baby is the woman who grew and birthed that child.

As a birthkeeper and mother-centred support, my role is to hold and nourish you as you meet your new self. That might look like warm, home-cooked meals, holding your baby while you shower or rest, gentle suggestions when you’re feeling unsure, or simply being a calm, confident voice when you need one most.

My hope is that by the end of our time together, you’ll feel deeply resourced, seen, and in tune with your own innate wisdom as a mother.

Postnatal Doula Support That Goes Beyond Practical Help

Adapting to motherhood is more than someone holding the baby and unloading the dishwasher (though I can do that, too!). It often requires emotional processing, grieving old identities, softening into the unknown, and—perhaps most challenging—allowing yourself to receive support.

If that hasn't been part of your story so far, it can feel uncomfortable. But you don’t have to do this alone.

Reclaiming the Village

In generations past, new mothers were cared for by their communities—fed nourishing foods, surrounded by wise women, encouraged to rest and recover. Today’s world has stripped that away, replacing it with pressure to ‘bounce back,’ establish baby routines, and return to work as quickly as possible.

As a birthkeeper, I honour the fourth trimester as a sacred, once-in-a-lifetime threshold. This is a time to be held, not rushed.

Gentle, Responsive Care for Newborns and Mothers

After years of walking beside new families, I’ve come to understand what newly born mothers truly need. And I’ve learned that babies, too, need gentleness as they slowly ‘land’ in this world. The birth experience imprints itself on both mother and baby. My presence helps ease that transition with warmth, presence, and tenderness.

I offer two flexible postnatal support packages centred on:

• Nourishment for new mothers – including healing food, rest support, and emotional holding

• Holistic newborn care – offering experienced, non-judgemental guidance as you learn your baby

• Hands-on support – a calm, loving presence to hold your baby while you rest or process

Would you like to feel supported, nourished, and grounded as you enter this new season of life?
Let’s walk this sacred transition together.