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Traditional Postpartum Care for Life-Long Health

As a Newborn Mother, the care and nurturance you receive in the first 6 weeks of your postpartum journey is foundational to your healing and whole body wellness.

Looking for the perfect gift for the Newborn Mothers in your life? ​Let's revolutionize the "Baby Shower" items on their list and gift them the opportunity to receive deep nourishment to support their postpartum healing and wellness. Newborn babies don't need much; some second hand clothes and choice of diapers. What babies truly need is a mother who is deeply resourced to be able to care for her infant. 

About the Food and Products

All food and elixirs are prepared from scratch using whole, organic, local ingredients inspired by the season. Items are gluten and dairy-free and are properly prepared for digestibility. Food and elixirs are curated to be warm in temperature, warming in nature, easily digestible and nutrient-dense to support a Newborn Mother's physiology in the early postpartum. 

 

Click this link for an example of my menu to get a taste for what you might expect. This document provides an example ONLY. Items are subject to change based on availability and accessibility. Please indicate any allergies or dietary restrictions when filling out the Intake Form.

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Please note: I do not offer raw or vegan options. 

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All herbal products are handmade with certified organic ingredients from ethical sources. All herbal oils are handcrafted with love and care using slow infusion techniques that ensure potency and freshness.

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Postpartum care is not a luxury; it is a necessity.

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Postpartum Wellness

Around the globe, all traditional postpartum practices are similar because they are rooted in our physiological design as women. While the expression of these practices vary based on the different landscapes, they follow a recipe for providing the biological imperatives for Mothers to feel nurtured, special and proud in order to recover from birth.

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Each postpartum offering at Connection Continuum has been intentionally curated to rejuvenate Newborn Mothers by providing whole-body care through nutritional, emotional and hands-on support following the five universal prescriptions of postpartum wellness by Rachelle Garcia of INNATE Traditions: rest, warmth, specific foods, body work and community. 

"I had an incredible experience with Kristyna as my postpartum doula after the birth of my fourth baby. Inviting someone into your home during such an intimate and vulnerable time as the postpartum period can be nerve-wracking, but Kristyna brings a sense of acceptance and peace that is contagious. She is kind and helpful, being flexible and perceptive to my needs as a newly postpartum mother. Her quiet and calm demeanour was very welcome and needed in the postpartum chaos of my home and family. She is easy to communicate with, reliable and responsible.

 

Her specific services are carefully created with extensive knowledge and research. Her knowledge of breastfeeding is invaluable. She successfully supported me and helped me to develop the tools I needed to heal after my cesarean section. I especially enjoyed being guided through meditations to help process my birth experience. Kristyna is an excellent cook with unique, delicious and healing recipes. I appreciated having her healthy and nourishing meals for my family while I was unable to cook as I recovered from birth. 

I always looked forward to Kristyna’s visits because these pockets of time allowed me to focus on my own healing journey with my baby without the distractions of everyday life. I believe that Kristyna’s support and presence played a big part in having a positive postpartum mental health experience. I wish she had been a part of my life during my previous births! I would recommend Kristyna’s services to every postpartum mother, no matter their birth story. The support she provides is so valuable, needed and appreciated."

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- Maria Hersey

Mother of 4, La Leche League Leader

Traditional Postpartum Care Services

 

Recover. Nurture. Rejuvenate.

Rest & Receive

In-home Traditional Postpartum Care

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According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the postpartum time is one of the Three Golden Opportunities that, if properly supported, can reset and rejuvenate a woman's well-being bringing even more health into her body than pre-pregnancy. Allow yourself to rest and receive the deep nourishment that is your birthright as we work to reclaim our Matriarchal ways of life and re-centre Maternal Care. Visits include traditional postpartum practices that are rooted in our physiological design as women that support deep healing and nourishment during this tender transition.

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Each 3hr visit is held in the comfort of your own home and includes:

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*One 60 min Ritual from the list below (ex. Moxabuston, Yoni Steam, etc.)

*Learn self-care practices to support your womb, breast and vaginal health

*Breastfeeding and infant support

*Light house work (laundry, dishes, etc.)

*1 handcrafted organic herbal remedy to support your health & healing

*1 Quart organic herbal infusion​​

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During our time together you can expect any of the following treatments to support your health and healing and complete your rites of passage of the childbearing continuum:

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*Gentle bodywork and full body warm-oil therapy to assist involution of uterus, bring warmth into the body and aid postpartum digestion

*Closing the bones with traditional rebozo

*Learn self practices for scar tissue remediation (vaginal tears or c-section scars)

*Vaginal Steaming with custom organic herbal blend

*Custom organic herbal sitz bath (appropriate for the immediate postpartum only)

*Moxabustion (Chinese Mugwort) treatment to bring deep warmth into the womb, tonify the uterus and abdomen, move fluid/blood, build blood, and return internal organs to pre-pregnancy positioning

*Bengkung belly binding

*1-on-1 breastfeeding support and intro to holistic breast health care

*Birth Integration Session

*Infant support based on the physiological design of human babies

*Light household duties creating ease and flow in support of the integration of your new family system​​​​​​​​

Rest & Receive is appropriate for Mothers from the immediate postpartum up to one year.

​​Sessions are spacious and intuitive in order to align and adapt with the natural flow of needs that arise for both Mother & baby during our time together.

Rest & Receive can be purchased as a single session or package of four. It can also be paired with the Nourishing Kitchen Meal Plan for the ultimate postpartum care experience to be deeply resourced. 

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Nourish Meal Box

Foods for healing in the fourth trimester

Enjoy traditional, ancestral foods and elixirs prepared and served that are appropriate for the first weeks of postpartum that are warm in temperature, warm in nature, easy to digest and nutrient-rich. These meals and herbal infusions are carefully curated to promote health and healing. All food and elixirs are prepared from scratch using whole, organic, local ingredients inspired by the season. Items are gluten and dairy-free and are properly prepared for digestibility.

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Meal Box includes:

*1 meal (4x Servings)

*1 snack

*1 quart of herbal infusion

*1 deluxe elixir drink

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Please note: I do not offer raw or vegan options

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Foods are cooked in homemade organic ghee, high quality organic animal fats or simmered in gelatinous meat stocks.

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Nourish Meal Box Example:

 

☾ Meal: Chicken, Red Dates & Ginger Soup

Classic first food for mama but with a fruity twist. Delight in the ruby-colored goji berries and Chinese red dates which offer a subtle touch of sweetness against the savoury chicken.  

4 Servings

 

☾Deluxe Elixir: Ceremonial Cacao

This beautiful Mexican-style elixir is inspired by Shell Walker Luttrell, Arizona midwife and creator of the breastmilk sharing resource Eats on Feets. This is an incredible way to celebrate a Mothers powerful act of birthing her little one earth side.

2 Servings

 

☾Herbal Infusion: Sweet Water Lactation Tea

Not only does this tea support healthy lactation and breastfeeding, it also supports digestion and soothes the nerves. This tea is delicious and a great way to stay hydrated throughout the day.

1 Quart

 

☾Sweets & Treats: Chocolate Mousse

A decadent, creamy treat to indulge by the spoonful. This guilt-free dessert’s main ingredient is avocado and can be paired with any topping you please, such as shredded coconut and cacao nibs or fresh berries and whipped coconut cream.

4 Servings

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Meals can be picked up in Bridgewater, NS for free or delivered for a small fee calculated at the time of booking.

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Nourishing Kitchen Meal Plan can be purchased as a single session or as a package of four. It can also be paired with our Rest & Receive Sessions for the ultimate postpartum care experience for deep nourishment.

 

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"I highly recommend having Kristyna by your side as your doula, for you and if you have a partner. She was gentle, present and understanding while supporting me through contractions, birthing, and my breastfeeding journey. Not only did she support me but my husband as well when he felt any stress and uncertainty. You will not be disappointed with the love and care that she brings in such a vulnerable time."

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-Samantha W.

Mother of Hunter

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Rebozo Closing
Ceremony

"Cerrar Las Caderas"
(Closing the Hips)

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It is with deep gratitude that I give credit to and acknowledge the lineage in which I was shown how to offer this ceremony. To my teacher Rachelle Garcia, who was taught by her Mother-in-law, Clara Alfaro Peña who comes from a family of traditional medicine people from Guanajuato and Hidalgo, Mexico.

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Click here to read more about this cross-cultural practice.

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Pregnancy, labor and birth are all expansive states that open up a woman's body in so many ways. This traditional ceremony is used to complete the Rite of Passage of Birth and give honour and reverence to the Mother for growing, birthing and nurturing life. The rebozo wrapping also helps bring Mother back into her body while offering her a safe container to release any emotions associated with her pregnancy, birth and her initiation into Motherhood. Rebozo closings can offer the opportunity for gentle healing in a grounded way. Along with the physical closing of the body, the ceremony is used to call the Mother's spirit back home after walking the threshold between worlds during labor and birth. This is an opportunity to slow down, integrate, and be witnessed in your transition into Motherhood with beauty, intention and honour.

This ceremony is held at Mother's house and includes an initial 30 minute consultation over the phone to discuss details and intentions.

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The ceremony can be as simple or elaborate as desired and can be an intimate setting with just your partner/friend/companion and self or can include a small gathering to witness you in your transformation.

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Some mothers choose to have this ceremony at the six week postpartum marking the end of their extended rest period, preparing to expand outwards from their nested time. Others celebrate when their littles reach their 9 month old milestone marking the end of their exo-gestation period. While other mothers wait and feel into the felt sense in their body knowing when the time feels right to begin to gather their energy inwards and celebrate this completion cycle with beauty and reverence. 

 

The ceremony will be 4 hours in length to allow for plenty of spaciousness for you and your little one to continue your natural rhythm while we weave the ceremony around you. This ceremony is very grounding to support you, as a newborn Mother back into her body after traversing the edges of the Spirit world to bring your baby earth side. A series of physical support is offered at the beginning to help re-align your body and help support the closure of the open birthing pattern of the pelvis. You will also receive a warm oil womb massage prior to the closing ceremony and an oat milk herbal bath for afterwards. Mothers are gifted a delicious decadent cake (quinoa chocolate or oat flour ginger) and elixir to enjoy afterwards.

 

 

This ceremony is appropriate during ANY time in the postpartum from 6 weeks to 6 years and beyond. It is never too late to celebrate this sacred passage.

Newborn Baby

Birth Integration

A 1:1 guided meditation to integrate your birthing experience

Experience a 1:1 guided meditation inspired by holistic women’s healthcare provider Tami Lynn Kent, to support the integration of your birth experience from the safety and comfort of your home. Birth, uninterrupted, creates and releases a flow of energy unique to the MotherBaby dyad. This flow of birth energy, if intact, can be used to nourish mother and baby through all stages of their bond. If a mother’s felt-sense of her experience of birth is anything less than a feeling of peace, it can leave a mother feeling disconnected from her baby or with a feeling that something is “off”. With gentle guidance and loving support, release and heal energetic and emotional blocks and tap into the deep well of the blueprint that is your birthing energy. During our session together, we will create an opportunity to restore this potent energy that will help realign your connection with your child, regardless of their current age.

Sessions are 75 minutes and can be held within the comfort of your home or booked over Zoom

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After birth, there's a sacred window of time. A time for complete rejuvenation of a woman's physical, mental, and spiritual health. A time for deep, extended bonding with her newborn. The first forty-two days after birth set the stage for her next forty-two years.

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-Ysha Oakes, postpartum Ayurvedic doula, founder of the Sacred Window School

In-home care and services are available Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-4:30PM & Thursday mornings from 10-1PM.

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Please note that I do not work while menstruating, honouring the time in my cycle for deep rest in order to offer these services in a sustainable way. I will be in touch to coordinate if there is an overlap in schedule. Thank you for your understanding. 

Explore Our Plans Below for the Ultimate Experience for Deep Nourishment & Healing for the 4th Trimester 

Best Value

Rest & Receive + Meals - 4 Sessions

$940

940

The ultimate package for deep nourishment

Valid for one year

4 Rest & Receive sessions

1 Nourishing Kitchen Meals delivered with each of session

Best Value

Rest & Receive + Nourishing Meal Box

$235

235

Valid for one year

1 Rest & Receive Session

1 Nourishing Kitchen Meal delivered on the same day

Best Value

Rest & Receive - 4 Sessions

$595

595

Valid for one year

4 Rest & Receive Sessions

Best Value

Nourishing Meal Box - Package of 4

$340

340

Valid for one year

4 Nourishing Kitchen Meals

Choose your pricing plan

Find one that works for you

Travel & Delivery Fees

Travel/delivery fees will be billed separately at $0.70/km on top of the service price for in-home services beyond 30kms from my home in Bridgewater, NS. Fees apply to each individual visit or delivery. No charge for the first 30kms of each visit.

Contact me to get a quote

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Nourishing Meal Box can be picked up at no charge at an agreed upon location in and surrounding Bridgwater, NS.

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Birth Integration Sessions are available over Zoom as an alternative to travel.

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If you're booking a service as a gift on behalf of someone else, please make the booking using their name and email.

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"When Mothers are flourishing, whole families will flourish. When whole families living together in common-unity flourish, humanity flourishes."

-Rachelle Garcia of Innate Traditions

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