Mālama Mama Blog

Steam for Pelvic Health
Vaginal steaming (also often referred to as yoni steaming) and sitz baths can provide great healing benefits to postpartum mothers.

Postpartum Care: How the First 40 Days Affect the Next 40 Years
It is said that how a mother is cared for in the first 40 days after birth sets the stage for the next 40 years of her life. Some traditions refer to it as a “sacred window” of time when a mother’s baseline health can be increased or decreased.

Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit: Exploring Holistic Postpartum Care
You may have noticed that I use the term holistic when describing the type of postpartum care I provide. What does this mean, and how is it different from the care provided by a postpartum doula?