Postpartum Care Provider

The Sacred Window of Postpartum

The immediate time after giving birth—the early postpartum period—is recognized across cultures and throughout history as a sacred window of healing, restoration, and rebirth for the woman as Mother.

The postpartum mother is the heart of the family and the foundation of our communities. She deserves to be cared for as tenderly as the life she has brought forth. This is a time for deep rest, for tending to the healing of the body—particularly the lower belly, womb, and pelvic bowl—and for thriving fully, supported by family and community.

My service is to help you weave the threads of support that create your Village (even if a physical one is absent) and to provide hands-on care to nurture you during this tender time.

The postpartum journey is not just physical but also profoundly emotional and spiritual.

The mother needs to be listened to, contained, and supported as she builds her new maternal identity and enables the full arrival of her baby’s psyche. The transition to motherhood requires time, recovery, witnessing, and compassionate care.

Whether you’re a first-time mother or welcoming another child, each new baby brings forth a new aspect of you. The early postpartum period—often called the fourth trimester—is an essential continuation of the birth rite of passage. This phase requires tender attention, offering space to rediscover your new body, re-pattern intimate relationships, and potentially reclaim a new expression of your sexuality.

Part of my offering includes holding space for you to share your birth story and complete the birth cycle. Together, we can explore its lessons, integrate its meaning, and heal any aspects that may need re-negotiation or closure.

Postpartum care is both a necessity and a luxury—an opportunity to create a smoother, more blissful, and even ecstatic transition into this profound new chapter of your life.

“Navigating the early days of motherhood is a healing journey no one can truly prepare for. During this transformational time, having the support of a woman who understands the intricacies of postpartum care is invaluable—something you simply cannot put a price tag on. This is exactly what Maite provided for me as my postpartum doula, and it's an experience I believe so strongly every new mother deserves.

Maite’s offerings wasn’t just the tangible healing support she provided, though those were beautiful and deeply appreciated. It was her presence—calm, reassuring, and completely dedicated to helping me navigate the early, often daunting days of motherhood. In a world where we long for the village that supports us, Maite embodies that spirit, fostering an environment where women can support each other during their most vulnerable times.

Her guidance helped me prioritize nourishing myself, which was essential for my healing and well-being. This, in turn, allowed me to be the mother I wanted to be for my baby. Collaborating with Maite was an amazing experience, and I truly wish that every woman around the world could have access to a postpartum doula like her.

If you’re considering hiring Maite as your doula or postpartum care provider, know that she will be there for you, helping to create that much-needed village around you. Her support is a gift that will nurture not only your body but also your spirit during one of the most significant transitions of your life”

Dani Levy (Irishapi) founder of Metamorfinca Costa Rica

Bridging the Gap: Preparing for your Postpartum Sanctuary

Since becoming a birth witness and companion in 2017, I have witnessed a recurring pattern: families dedicate months to preparing for birth, while the early postpartum period—an equally profound and life-altering phase—receives far less attention. My mission is to bridge this gap, offering planning sessions to ensure you arrive as prepared as possible for this sacred time.

As your postpartum care provider, I am here to support you in discovering the Mother you are becoming, while tending to your healing and recovery. Together, we will navigate this transformative period with intention, care, and reverence.

My services are structured to provide comprehensive postpartum support, and include:

Restoring your Vitality

Postpartum nourishment is key to your recovery. I will help you restore your energy through:

  • Healing Foods: Education on essential postpartum foods to rebuild your strength and enhance breast milk production.

  • Meal Preparation: : Recommendations and preparation of nutrient-dense meals, snacks, and teas tailored to your healing journey.

  • Infusions and Tonics Support in preparing herbal remedies to support your vitality and hormonal balance


Balancing Your Emotions

Your emotional well-being is vital during this transition. I provide:

  • Nervous System Support: Practices to promote calm and resilience, including pelvic diaphragmatic breathing to release tension and ground you.

  • Spiritual Companionship: Gentle guidance through the emotional layers of postpartum, holding space for your experiences and transformation.

  • Encouragement for Rest: Support in honoring extended periods of rest as a foundation for healing.

Rediscovering your Body & Pelvic Health Support

I will guide you in reconnecting with your body and supporting its healing with:

  • Womb-Warming Treatments: Moxibustion, herbal baths, pelvic steaming, and castor oil packs to restore warmth, circulation, and vitality to your womb space.

  • Belly Binding: A sacred practice to support your postpartum body, aiding recovery and providing a sense of containment.

  • Biomechanics Guidance: Tools and techniques to rebuild a healthy, aligned postpartum body, prioritizing pelvic health and comfort

 

Postpartum Care Services

1. Prenatal Consultation
We will discuss your pregnancy, preferences for birth, and expectations for your postpartum experience to ensure you feel prepared and supported.

2. Immediate Postpartum Check-In
Within the first 24 hours after birth (at home or in the hospital), I will visit to check in on how you are, how the birth unfolded, and collaboratively identify your needs for the weeks ahead.

3. Postpartum Visits (8 sessions)
You will receive 8 customized postpartum care sessions in your home, designed to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery:

  • First Six Visits: Weekly sessions during the first 40 days of healing. I will prepare a nourishing snack, a herbal infusion during each visit and a meal for later, while we:

    • Integrate your birth experience.

    • Support pelvic health with womb warming treatments

    • Discuss newborn care and the physiological needs of your baby to help you discover your own unique style of mothering.

  • Remaining Two Visits: Scheduled flexibly within the first three months (fourth trimester).

4. Emotional & Practical Support
You don’t have to navigate this tender time alone. I provide:

  • Emotional and spiritual companionship to help you process your experience, recognize your emotions, and deepen your intuition.

  • Guidance in identifying and creating a support network of family and friends, plus community resources.

  • Assistance in alleviating light household tasks when necessary.

5. Breastfeeding Support
While I am not a lactation specialist, I can help you work through concerns, emotional implications, and initial expectations around breastfeeding.

I am not here to teach you how to mother but to hold space, mirror your intuition, and help you feel anchored during this profound transition.

let us talk more and define a package based on your needs and those of your family.

regarding pricing:

Note that because I offer different service packages, financially these vary from US$1330 to US$1830. Also because of the different economic realities I offer payment plans and sliding-scale prices so that women and families with lower resources can also benefit from my services. 

Let us talk and explore your different needs, expectations, and deepest desires and build from there.