Ayurvedic Postpartum Care

Ayurvedic postpartum care (Ayurdoula) services offer gentle, holistic support for mothers during the sacred window after birth.

Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, this care honours the postpartum period as a time for deep rest, nourishment, and restoration — supporting both physical healing and emotional wellbeing.

In Ayurveda we believe that the quality of care for mother and baby in the first 42 days of life sets the tone for health and wellbeing for the next 42 years!

As a specially trained Ayurvedic Postpartum Care giver (Ayurdoula) I provide in-home care tailored to your unique needs, creating a calm and nurturing environment where you can fully focus on recovery and bonding with your baby after birth.

With an emphasis on balancing Vata dosha, which can easily increase immediately following delivery, care is centred around warmth, grounding, and routine, with key aspects woven in to ensure the 4 Pillar of Postpartum Care (rest, nutrition, body work and herbal support) can be achieved.

Ideally, you will be in a position to create a package which allows you to receive on-going support for the first 6-8 weeks after giving birth - with meals, treatments, herbs and specialised care included at a frequency and price-point which feels suitable for you. If a package option doesn't work, individual offerings (including in-home massage packs) are also able to be booked separately.

Services may include:

Postpartum preparation session (ideally held prior to birth)to plan and prepare for a blissful postpartum experience including identifying and establishing your support network
Warm oil massage (abhyanga) to support circulation and relaxation
Ayurvedic belly binding for core support and healing
Nourishing, easy-to-digest meals and herbal teas, prepared according to traditional Ayurvedic postpartum protocols
Preparation of herbal botanical baths / sitz baths /foot soaks, herbalised ghee + herbal botanical oils tinctures, salves etc
Guidance with rest, sleep, and daily rhythms for mama and baby
Gentle newborn care including information and support for breastfeeding and lactation
Baby massage demonstration + oils
Emotional support and a listening presence
Gentle home care including laundry, shopping, tidying the house

Whether you’re seeking a single treatment, a series of visits, meal drop-offs or ongoing support, Ayurvedic postpartum care is an investment in your long-term health & wellbeing and offers a compassionate foundation for healing, balance, and a confident transition into motherhood.

Individual offerings and 3/6 visit "massage packs" are detailed below.

If you are interested in finding out more about tailoring a postpartum package to your needs please reach out for more information and to book a free 20min connection call/meet up to see if we feel aligned and to explore options for inclusion in your package.

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Individual Postpartum Offerings

Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum Massage
(home visit or in clinic )

A nurturing & nourishing full body massage for the new mama in her own home or at either of my treatment space in Aireys Inlet or Torquay.

Massage in the postpartum period is highly revered and brings many benefits including enhancing relaxation, encouraging faster postpartum healing, supporting the development of mother-baby bond, reducing pain, discomfort, inflammation, swelling, water retention post birth. Traditional Ayurvedic postpartum care teaches that massage is essential for healing for a new mama.

Beginning with a thorough consultation and plenty of time to hear about your pregnancy, labour and birth journey, warm herbalised oils + botanical essences will be selected based on your unique constitution and health and emotional wellbeing needs. A head-to-toe massage with particular focus on the pelvis + abdominal region and any tight/sore areas is completed in the comfort of your own home or at one of my beautiful treatment spaces *i am more than happy for bubs to come along to the appointment if needed

In-home treatment - $180

In clinic - $160

Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum Massage
- 3 or 6 Pack -

OPTION A - 3 Massages

OPTION B - 6 Massages

A perfect way to commit to postpartum recovery. Ancient Ayurvedic texts prescribe massage (abhyanga) once a day for 42 days post birth! While this package doesn't give you a massage every day, it could give you one every week or fortnight to ensure mama is feeling deeply cared for in the precious postpartum time. Book a package of either 3 or 6 Ayurvedic Postpartum Massages at a discounted price.

Packages include an in-depth initial consultation plus 90min Ayurvedic postnatal massages with warm, herbalised Ayurvedic oils in home or at one of my treatment spaces in Aireys Inlet or Torquay.

*This is a beautiful gift for a new mama - perfect for a baby shower or pre-birth gift for the new mother who doesn't need any more onesies!

x3 massages at home $490

x6 massages at home $960

x3 massages in clinic $430

x6 massages in clinic $840

Ayurvedic Belly Binding Ritual
(home visit or in clinic)

A traditional postpartum practice rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, designed to support recovery after childbirth.

Using a long, soft cloth wrapped around the abdomen, this technique provides gentle compression to support the body’s healing process.

The postpartum mama is vulnerable to imbalance in the body/mind —especially elevated Vata dosha. Belly binding offers warmth, grounding, and containment, helping restore balance and a sense of physical and emotional security.

This nurturing practice may support:

Abdominal recovery and core stability
Uterine involution (natural shrinking of the uterus)
Improved posture and reduced back discomfort
Circulation and lymphatic flow
A feeling of being held, supported and deeplyt nurtured

Beyond the physical benefits, Ayurvedic belly binding is a comforting ritual for new mothers.

My approach honours this time-tested tradition while adapting it to modern needs, ensuring each bind is applied safely with care for your unique postpartum journey.

Sessions can be booked as a once-off, multiple times, as part of a postpartum package/postnatal massage.

Each new client receives a traditionally prepared, organic binding cloth imported direct from India.

Postpartum Meal Preparation
(delivery available)

Whole of self nourishment for the new mama. Ayurvedic wisdom teaches us that a new mother requires very specific foods to help balance + nourish her body after the intensity of labour and birth.

Grounding, warming and deeply rejuvenating foods and beverages designed to aid in healing and to help alleviate postpartum symptoms. Lovingly delivered to mamas door or prepared in-home for the added benefit of freshness and a delicious aroma!

Foods will be prepared following the teachings for traditional Ayurvedic postpartum nourishment along with a modern understanding of postnatal nutrition, with personal dietary requirements and preferences taken into consideration.

*This is a beautiful gift for a new mama - perfect for a baby shower or pre-birth gift!

~ VARIOUS PACKAGES AVAILABLE ~

Please be in touch to find out more.

Note, I only take a limited number of clients for meal preparation at any one time and this is a very popular offering - so please be in touch as soon as you can to enquire about availability.

Postpartum Diet + Lifestyle Support
(at home, clinic or online)

An opportunity to learn from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda - a 4000 year old health system which gifts us traditional wisdom for how to care for mama and baby in the early days and weeks after birth. It is said that the quality of life and care in the first 42 days defines the quality of life and care for mother and baby for the next 42 years!

I help guide you to learn the basic principles and make a plan to integrate this information into your own life so you can move through the postnatal period with grace and ease, healing and nourishing yourself along the way.

*This offering can be booked before the arrival of bubs to help you prepare for your postnatal period or at any time you feel you would like a little extra support in the postpartum period.

Traditional Ayurvedic Baby Massage

Traditional Ayurvedic infant massage is a gentle, rhythmic practice using warm, natural oils to support your baby’s growth and development.

The treatment helps to calm the nervous system, improve sleep, aid digestion, support healthy circulation, muscle development, and overall immunity.

It can be especially supportive for common newborn discomforts such as colic, wind and gas, constipation, restlessness, difficulty settling, and irregular sleep patterns.

More than just a massage, it’s a nurturing ritual that promotes relaxation, connection, and a sense of safety for your baby.

During these session I will gently give a whole body treatment to your little one whilst also showing you how you can perform this beautiful ritual yourself so you can sustain the benefits as they continue to grow and deepen your special bond together.

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Mother Blessing Ceremony
(catering available)

A Mother Blessing is a sacred gathering designed to honour and nurture a woman as she prepares to transition into motherhood.

Rooted in ancient traditions, this intimate rite of passage brings together close friends and family to offer support & love for the journey ahead.

Through gentle practices such as guided reflection, sacred honouring, symbolic rituals, moments of joy and connection and sharing gentle self-care practices the mother-to-be is held in a space of deep care and reverence as she prepares to enter her birthing portal.

I like to work closely with the mother/those organising the day to craft a program which is unique and tailored to each birthing woman. Generally 3-5hrs in length, your day may include:

welcome circle
guided meditation
gentle yoga practice
honouring ritual
birth affirmations
craft activities
foot bath / Ayurvedic warm oil self massage
morning/afternoon tea

Unlike a traditional baby shower, a Mother Blessing is intentionally crafted to focus on the emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing of the mother — celebrating her strength, wisdom, and the profound transformation she is about to undergo. It is a beautiful way to create lasting memories, strengthen community, and enter motherhood feeling supported, seen, and deeply honoured.

Got Questions or a specific request?

I am always more than happy to create a special offering just for you or for a new mama you know.

Please be in touch if you have questions or a specific request for postpartum treatments and care.

Ayurvedic Postpartum Care

Individual Postpartum Offerings

Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum Massage (home visit or in clinic )

Nourishing Ayurvedic Postpartum Massage - 3 or 6 Pack -

Ayurvedic Belly Binding Ritual (home visit or in clinic)

Postpartum Meal Preparation (delivery available)

Postpartum Diet + Lifestyle Support (at home, clinic or online)