an opportunity for magic

one’s postpartum season should feel abundant with support, nourishment, and community

// me, somewhere on a mountain, 26 weeks pregnant. life, evolution, growth. aren’t we lucky to unfurl new leafs as we walk here on earth, arguably beyond. a new leaf. orso. named after many generations before me, myself, and my son. this s
// warming up the cauldron ✨
// Me, one year ago, holding this sweet one as his mother slipped away for a nap, tea in hand. One’s postpartum season will likely be a lot of things. My belief is that one of those things should be a supreme sense of peace. A this-is-everythi
// first weekend back in scrubs. I’ll share a little secret: I shed a tear or two every single time I witness new life entering a room. Without fail. There is so much magic in this moment, and it is so absolutely joyous to be a part of it. Wha
// TW • pregnancy loss • • • Three photographs of the three of us on the day we said goodbye to our littlest love. This was the most painful day of our lives. This was also a beautiful day. We swayed with him, held him, played mu
// Reflect on past seasons of your life, imagine the seasons ahead, then look around at the season you are in. All seasons are important. Some are light, others darker, but as a whole they make up who you are. Honor this. Honor you.
// Your time postpartum will be everything all at one time. Loud, quiet, full, empty. Joyous. Challenging. Silly. Soft. Delicious. Not so delicious. Doulas hold you as you float through and, if we’re lucky, giggle with you along our way.
// I dare you to name a sweeter career. ✨
// a perfect little pod of goodness. Poppy seeds chill us out. They add a beautiful visual quality to the things we eat. They are delicious. Bonus? They are considered by many to be quite helpful while establishing one’s milk supply. 🌱
// postpartum food should be joyously delicious and nourishing and fun to look at and also something someone (ahem, me) hands you without you having to say a single thing.
// oh, just me floating around labor + delivery doing all the things to help people deliver babies in an empowered and safe and supportive space ✨
// postpartum is a tricky time to hold space for a little slice of something that fills the cup of “the old you” 🌱 be gentle with yourself and with time, those things will weave themselves into your life. here’s a little exercise t
// a bright and summery bone broth for a bright and sunshiny client ✨
// first night as a mother 💫
// three in the afternoon with a three week old 🌙 This looks cute, but you know what’s cuter? Having the whole bed to yourself for a juicy hour long nap completely signed off duty while your postpartum doula takes the wheel, only to wake up t
// a note on newborn sleep 🌙 Here’s the deal: the newborn period is an inherently hazy time. Allow yourself to not have this one all figured out. Invite some flexibility + even a little humor + eventually, you’ll strike a balance that h
// a little bundle of nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory, milk-boosting goodness for my sweet and smart and thriving client. 🌱 Sprouted grains, roasted root vegetables, crispy chickpeas, lemony tahini - all tucked into a cute little jar for them to
// non birthing folks, this one’s for you. You do not need to know exactly what to do or how to do it. How could you? You are arriving as a new parent, as a partner, as a human being in this entirely new chapter. Allow yourself to arrive. Do i
// bone broth daze ✨ This stuff is pure magic. Perfect for those early days postpartum, or just when it’s been a day.
// co-regulation ✨ “Safety. Expanse. Co-regulating. It took me a bit to find my footing in this space of bed sharing and I am so glad and thankful for the resources and landing pads of light and love that helped us get here. It’s true