Ancient Traditions With Modern Benefits
Belly Binding, Placenta Encapsulation, Sitz Baths, Herbal Consultations, Postpartum Massage, and Nourishing Postpartum Meals are just a few of the ways that our team can support you in your postpartum recovery. With intentional, holistic care, the specialists at Doulas of Orange County are trained and certified to apply ancient traditions to a modern fourth trimester.
4th Trimester Care :: Lying In or Sit Month
With the care of a postpartum healing specialist, you can enjoy a peaceful transition into motherhood. Drawing from the Asian tradition of Zuo Yue Zi, “sitting the month” or “lying in”, these daytime visits focus on holistic recovery from birth and can include custom meal preparation to nourish the postpartum body, herbal support, sitz baths, and sacred herbal baths, along with belly binding and postpartum massage. 4-6 weeks of consistent healing care is recommended to assist your body and soul in achieving an optimal postpartum recovery.
We highly recommend booking your postpartum healing specialist during pregnancy as availability is limited so each specialist can expertly focus on their client’s care.
Our specialists serve all of Southern California and are available for national or international travel.
Placenta Encapsulation
When considering placenta encapsulation, you want to know that the person you hire is professional, trained, and fully vetted!! At Doulas of Orange County we provide just that! Our team of specialists follow a very strict professional and safety protocol throughout the entire encapsulation process. Specializing in the RAW method or TCM (Traditional Chinese Method) of preparing capsules, tinctures, salves, and smoothies, you can take comfort in knowing that your Placenta Specialist is trained in Universal Precautions, in handling blood borne pathogens, sterilization and infection prevention.
DOC Placenta Specialists abide by all local health department guidelines for food preparation and safety protocols.
WHY PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION?
Traditionally, placenta encapsulation has been shown to help:
Balance post-birth hormones
Increase milk-supply
Increase post-birth iron levels
Increase energy
Decrease the likelihood of “Baby Blues” or postpartum depression
Decrease the likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage (when consumed in raw form)
With a Placenta Specialist from Doulas of Orange County you will receive the highest standard of care which can include:
Prenatal & Postpartum On-Call Support
Pickup & Delivery (additional may fees apply)
Full placenta preparation of capsules, tinctures, salves and/or smoothies.
Storage Instructions
Suggested Dosage Amounts
Cord Keepsake and Placenta Prints (by request)
Telephone, text, and email support
Belly Binding
Belly Binding is a comfortable and effective way to promote physical and emotional well-being after pregnancy and birth. This personalized practice is facilitated by one of our Belly Binding Specialists in the comfort of your own home.
The ancient practice of belly binding consists of binding a person’s abdomen with soft, flexible cloth. The act of binding the belly promotes physical recovery and provides comfort and healing for the postpartum womb.
Using a long, thin piece of fabric, your Belly Binding Specialist will snugly wrap your torso from just below your chest to just below your hips. The goal is to provide support to your abdominal wall and core muscles, improve your posture, support loose ligaments, and assist your organs in returning to their pre-pregnancy positions. Belly-binding is available to support your recovery from a vaginal or cesarean birth.
The Benefits of Belly Binding:
Core Support
Pelvic Floor Support
Decrease in Postpartum Bleeding Time
Posture Support (especially while breastfeeding!)
Minimize Physical Discomforts
Promotes Postpartum Self-Care and Rest
Increases Circulation & Decreases Water Retention
nourishing postpartum meals
Recovering from childbirth and nourishing your postpartum body requires an abundance of love and nutrients. Our team provides postpartum meal planning & preparation throughout the Orange County, Long Beach, and Los Angeles areas. Receive custom meals that are designed to meet the nutritional needs of you and your baby while taking into account personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Shopping can may be included for an additional fee!
Sample Meals Include:
Overnight Oats
Broths
Stews & Soups
Lactation Friendly Teas & Snacks
Crockpot Meals
Egg Dishes such as casseroles or quiche
Curries
And more!
additional services offered:
Babywearing Consultations
Infant Massage Instruction
Mother Roasting
Postpartum Massage
Healing Herbal Sitz Baths
Vaginal or Yoni Steaming
Private Baby Care Basics Classes
In-Home or Virtual Lactation Support
Postpartum Recovery Coaching
