Mother-Centered Postpartum Care Services
For a vibrant + thriving first 40 days and beyond
Serving Jackson + Josephine counties of southern Oregon
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are times of phenomenal transformation. They are some of the most life-altering experiences that one will likely encounter, and since time immemorial have been regarded as rites of passage.
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Postpartum is a time of rest and healing, while it is also a time of great initiation. It’s pivotal to be witnessed, acknowledged, and celebrated as you undergo matrescence- the process of becoming a mother. How you are cared for during the postpartum period dramatically influences your physical healing from birth and spiritual integration of motherhood.
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The days and weeks following the birth of a baby are precious and sacred beyond measure. Although our modern culture has normalized postpartum as a time of depletion, depression, and merely surviving, postpartum is actually an excellent opportunity for rest, nourishment, and deep healing. With the proper support systems in place, a mother can feel empowered, confident, and vibrant as she enters a new chapter of her life instead of feeling unsure, depleted, touched-out.​
Threaded Red offers traditional mother-centered postpartum care in-home in Southern Oregon (Jackson and Josephine counties). Our packages are tailored to your unique needs, bolstering you with thoughtful, holistic care for your initiation into motherhood. We approach postpartum care holistically, supporting you not just physically but also spiritually, emotionally, and mentally for an integrated and well-rounded transition into motherhood.
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As mothers and parents, we give so much. In the postpartum time, it is essential that you receive. Make the space for yourself to be deeply supported, seen, and held in this potent time. Being properly supported postpartum will not only positively impact your healing from pregnancy and birth, but can support your overall wellbeing and even your transition into menopause.
How is mother-centered care different?
Mother-centered postpartum care is a necessity. Some modern models of postpartum care focus on caring for the baby, cleaning the home, and teaching the parents how to parent. Mother and parent centered care believes that parents have deeply instinctual responses regarding how to care for their baby. When the proper systems of support are in place, parents access those instincts easily.
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Mother-centered care focalizes the experience of the mother and aims to care for her needs- physiologically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. When Mama is well nourished and supported, she’s able to lean into her instincts and care for her baby impeccably. Most parents don’t need to be taught how to care for their babies. Rather, they need a circle of care and safety that acknowledges the major initiation they have undergone and helps them to thrive as a new family by supporting their needs holistically.
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As your postpartum doula, I will bring you a warm meal at each session. I am more than happy to do light housework, spend time with your baby, and offer educational support, if and when that feels supportive for you. However, this will never be the focus of my work. My focus will always be on caring for the needs of the mother intentionally and holistically. That care will be offered through postpartum treatments, pelvic healing modalities, warming therapies, ceremony, emotional support, and more.
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My aim is to support you in creating the postpartum sanctuary of your dreams. The old way of postpartum is surviving. I am here to help you thrive, mama
What does a session look like?
I approach each postpartum session as a ceremonial container. You will be held with love and reverence. Each session is tailored specifically to you and your unique postpartum experience.
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Here’s how it might look… To start, we light a candle and create an intentional container together with a brief prayer and some deep breaths. I warm up some nourishing tea for you to enjoy, while we sit on your bed and discuss how things are going. I hold a safe space for you to share whatever is on your mind, free of judgement, bypassing, or advice giving. We practice some brief nervous system regulation techniques together and decide on a warming therapy that feels supportive for this session. After applying a castor oil pack, you drift off into a restorative nap. While you sleep, your partner and I spend time with the baby. We discuss some soothing techniques and again, do a quick practice to ground and soothe ourselves.
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When you wake up from your nap, a warm stew is ready for you to enjoy. Baby is fast asleep, being worn by Dad, who is feeling confident and empowered. Mom feels well-rested and deeply supported. I was able to wash all the dishes in your sink and sweep the floor. While you enjoy your stew, the three of us take some more time to talk, giving both you and your partner an opportunity to process the birth experience and postpartum thus far. Before leaving, we take a moment to close out the container. There’s an extra portion or 2 of stew for you to enjoy in the coming days, and a chocolatey treat for you to enjoy while breastfeeding.
My hope is that after each session you feel confident, empowered, and deeply held. From this nourished, grounded, and supported place, you’re able to mother better.
Sessions may include...
Postpartum treatments, pelvic healing modalities, and warming therapies:
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Vaginal steaming
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Sitz bath
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Castor oil packs
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Moxabustion
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Herbal postpartum bath
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Herbal foot soaks
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Light touch + lymphatic system care
Rituals:
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Mother Blessing Ceremony (prenatally)
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Closing of the Birth Portal Ceremony
Educational and Emotional support for:
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Birth integration
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Newborn care and attachment style parenting
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Breastfeeding
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Postpartum healing
Packages
Package 1- $1,500
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1 prenatal appointment
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6 postpartum sessions (3 hours each)
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Treatments
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Closing of the Birth Portal Ceremony
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A soup, tea, and treat at each visit
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Educational, emotional, and ceremonial support
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PDF workbook to help you + your family get educated
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Referrals to local experts
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Unlimited text + email support, starting as soon as we establish care and through your first year postpartum
Package 2- $3,000
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2 prenatal appointments
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12 sessions (3 hours each, weekly or twice per week)
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Mother Blessing Ceremony (prenatally)
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Everything included in package 1
Package 3- $6,000
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3 prenatal appointments
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24 sessions (3 hours each, 2 or 3 times per week)
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Everything included in packages 1 +2
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Postpartum Healing + Self Care Gift Box
Ritual Bundle- $550
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2 prenatal sessions- 1 planning session + 1 Mother Blessing Ceremony
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2 postpartum sessions- 1 postpartum healing session + 1 Birth Closing Ceremony
Postpartum Planning Consultation- $80/hour
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Online or locally in southern Oregon
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Includes EBook- Planning for the Postpartum
Next Steps
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Ready to book your package or have questions and want to learn more? Send me an email so we can set up a time for a free phone consultation. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.
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