Postpartum Care Services

May you feel nurtured, nourished, held & heard

We, as a collective, have forgotten how to care for mothers. Though if we lean into the road map that ancient cultures have gifted humanity, we can serve and resource mothers to thrive.

As a postpartum doula I ‘hold’ the mother as the centre of her family. My nurturing, compassionate and honouring nature offers you a holistic postpartum experience, tending to your physical, emotional and spiritual bodies.

I offer postpartum planning and preparation sessions, either on their own and in conjunction with postpartum support packages. These sessions are educational, informative and explore your specific circumstances to bring the most nourishment possible.

During in-home postpartum visits:

+ I can offer you nourishing meals & teas – which are perfect for the newborn mothers physiology rooted in TCM and Ayurvedic tradition.
+ I can offer you warming practices and ritual.
+ I can offer light house duties, including laundry, dishes, bedding, and general tiding up.
+ I can offer you informational support as needed around breastfeeding, maternal wellness and infant care, and can refer to other specialised practitioners as required.

Ultimately, I desire that every mothers postpartum period is held with reverence and care so that she can emerge rejuvenated and thriving - physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually. - Tanya Heinrich

My vision is: For mothers to have the spaciousness to slow down to the rhythm of her child(ren); to be able to tune into her own inner knowing, wisdom and guidance system for the answers; to ask for and receive help without guilt; and to be able to tend to herself in a way that enables her to feel replenished and well, so to carry forth her sacred work as mother, and offer her own unique gift as woman in this world

“When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter.” – Ina May Gaskin

What to expect

Antenatal Sessions

The main focus is preparing & planning for time after you birth your baby - mentally & physically. 

We usually connect from around 28 weeks. These sessions are educational & informational, with practical & emotional support woven through. 

We will: 

  • Explore your desires, expectations and wishes for your postpartum period, and ways we can work together to cultivate this. 

  • Explore cross-cultural practices that nourish postpartum mothers, and how you can incorporate elements into your postpartum period. 

  • Identify which rituals you would like to experience in your postpartum. 

  • Talk about the role of your partner and ways that they can feel prepared and solid in their support 

  • Plan for the types of meals you would like to have made FOR you, and your family. 

  • Help you set up a meal train and other systems to decrease the mental and physical load. 

  • We can also build-a-basket of some mothers' essentials. 

During the 2nd visit we can continue to explore postpartum preparations; and/or I can offer practical support such as meal preparations or nourishment for the mother's mind, body & soul. Naturally I will continue to hold space for you as you journey through the last weeks of birth and for whatever may arise during this time.

Postpartum Sessions

Each visit is approx 3 hours each, and can be twice weekly, weekly or fortnightly. I will check in with you a day or two prior to the visit, to see what elements would be most supportive for you. The herbs, oil, teas are all included.

I am there for you and supporting you to feel the peace, ease and nourishment of the time after birth by:

  • Holding space without judgement as you navigate the changes, nurture your child and yourself in ways that feel aligned and peaceful

  • Supporting you to grow your confidence & intuition bringing you back to your own inner compass

  • Offering a loving listening ear as you explore the challenges and celebrate the wins - seeing the beauty and growth in all the moments

  • Nourishing you with meals, snacks and postpartum teas

  • Debriefing your birth & transition as mother

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Gentle guidance on newborn care 

  • Light housework

  • Hold baby whilst you nap

  • Accompany you to appointments

  • Being with siblings and/or pets

  • Referrals to other health practitioners, such as lactation consultants, naturopaths, body workers etc, as needed

  • Nourishing you with ritual 

Ultimately being of service with what is needed and desired during the visit!

Nourishing Rituals

A range of nourishing rituals:

  • Mother Warming’ with moxibustion (rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine)

  • Instruction & offering abhyanga massage with black sesame seed oil (rooted in Ayurvedic Medicine)

  • Castor oil packs for scar healing (c-section / perineum)

  • Offering herbal teas / soaks / steams

  • Creating relaxing & reflective spaces to rest, restore & rejuvenate with guided meditations, sound, mantra, journaling, & breath practice

Postpartum Care Packages

Light Touch

2 antenatal sessions

3 postpartum visits
over 6 weeks after birth
(each visit approx. 3 hrs)

Ongoing messaging support

$1200

Held

2 antenatal sessions

5 postpartum visits
over 6 weeks after birth
(each visit approx. 3 hrs)

Ongoing messaging support

Access to my lending books

A nourishing meal after birth

$1800

Nourished

2 antenatal sessions

9 postpartum visits
 over 12 weeks after birth
(each visit approx. 3 hrs)

Ongoing messaging support

Access to my lending books

A nourishing meal after birth

Gift Basket

$2900

Please know that your postpartum period is intimate and personal, and my support to you is personalised and will address the unique needs of you and your family.

Postpartum Care Single Sessions

I also offer postpartum care single sessions that are perfect as a taster or gift voucher!

This is a 3 hour in-home visit offering practical, emotional and loving support for mothers in the first 6 months after birth. 

Nourishing elements that can be woven into the postpartum care session:

  • Cooking / meal preparations

  • Light house duties

  • Abhyanga with organic black sesame seed oil (rooted in Ayurveda)

  • 'Mother Warming' with Moxibustion (rooted in TCM)

  • Creating relaxing & reflective spaces to rest & reconnect inward with guided meditations, breath practices, journaling

  • Foot soaks

  • Teas

  • Chats and debriefing

  • Tucking mum into bed

Ultimately being of service with what is needed and desired during the visit. 

Includes a infusion of tea & a generous serve of Nepali Rice Pudding

Postpartum Care Single Session

$270

  • Client Love

    "Tanya is the most kind, generous, gentle & nurturing woman who knows exactly how to support a postpartum mother. I felt so held, so supported, & completely safe in Tanya’s presence.

    She holds such wisdom in knowing how to nurture & nourish a mother physically, emotionally, energetically & spiritually.

    Her warm food is delicious. Her foot soaks, massages, & meditations feel beautifully indulgent yet connected & deeply intentional. And each time Tanya gifts you with her presence she so gracefully holds sacred space for you as the mother - offering her listening heart.”

    Taryn Gaudin

  • Client Love

    “Every visit we received from Tanya delivered exactly what we needed at that time and in that space. From doing our grocery shopping, to preparing the many nourishing meals, to offering cross-cultural rituals and practices, to just sitting with me and holding me in space when needed. 

You checked in almost every day and allowed me to lean on you through the many highs and lows. Particularly when I had concerns or worries regarding the many new obstacles motherhood brings. 

As a first time mum, you truly helped my transition into motherhood and I’m now left feeling supported, held, heard, nourished and prepared (well, as prepared as you ever can be with a newborn haha) for this next stage. “ - Mel

  • Client Love

    “Tanya is an actual angel. Her energy and aura bring such an important element of ease and rest to the space. She is open and loving and this allowed me to express anything and everything to her. I know 100 percent that her care was pivotal in allowing me to deepen and take the space necessary to thrive postpartum. I felt held throughout the entire journey and she always shared so much wisdom at every stage. I am so grateful to know Tanya and to have received this gift of nourishment from her". - Meghan O’Malley

  • Client Love

    “I absolutely loved my post partum time with Tanya. As a go-go person, it was deeply needed to help me slow down and heal and take care of myself. Tanya is so kind, warm and easy to talk to about anything. Her beautiful foot soak, moxi, help with caster oil packs etc was so wonderful, not to mention her delicious cooking and date milk.” - Dr Holly Davies

"....practical help, assistance, and loving care during postpartum is not a luxury, but quite the contrary, a priority all women deserve. A newborn baby depends on his mother’s emotional balance. Throughout history women have built supporting structures to guarantee sufficient love and care for raising their children.” - Laura Gutman

Book Your Free Connection Call

If you would like to explore ways to prepare for your sacred window of time, ways that I can nourish you in your postpartum with care and ritual please book an obligation free connection call.