SARI SZASZ
doula, clinical herbalist & childbirth educator
Postpartum + Parenting
After growing a human(s) for ten moons and passing through the portal of labour + birth, we promptly land into our postpartum. Forever transformed by this immense rite of passage. Simultaneously navigating caring for a newborn (perhaps now multiple children), recovering physically + emotionally from birth and uncovering + integrating a new identity in our psyche and social spheres.
Postpartum care is vital. Traditional wisdom recognizes that birthing folks and women need a period of rest after this significant psychosocial metamorphosis. our bodies + soul need warmth, nourishing food, replenishing and soothing herbs, gentle touch, a peaceful space and the compassionate presence of loved ones and skilled carers. Regardless of how our birth experience was, I believe everyone needs time to rest, recover and integrate for their long term mental,. physical and spiritual health.
Matrescence is a profound time that deserves deep care, support and witnessing. The way we are held and tended to makes lasting difference in our healing + integration. Our journey of growing strong bonds and attunement to our baby is enhanced when we can slow down and meet the needs of the present moment. This all impacts how much joy + vitality we experience as mothers and parents.
Offerings
All in-person offerings are for folks living within 45 minutes of Bellingen, NSW.
1:1 postpartum mentoring session in person or via distance
together we explore the principles of what facilitates an optimum postpartum recovery period and ways to implement these in your own circumstance. we'll create a postpartum map that suits your families need and workshop ways to bring it into being.
We'll also explore personal stories + conditioning that may be supportive of or diminish your postpartum experience (being afraid to ask for help, worrying about trusting others with our care, discomfort around slowing down, etc) and compassionately practice shifting these with Birthing From Within processes
this package includes a personalized plan, recipes + herbal supports printable and journal + art prompts.
2 hour session on zoom (initial) + follow-up 1 hour (optional)
investment: $160 initial (2hr), $90 optional (1hr) follow up
in-person postpartum nurture package
antenatal
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1 x 2hr prenatal connection session to discuss the fundamentals of a nourished and supported postpartum and what you want your care to look like + needs you feel might arise. we will explore postpartum mentoring + visioning tailored to your needs.
postpartum
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6 x 2 hr in home visits postpartum occuring once or twice a week depending on whether you prefer 3 or 6 weeks of care
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meal, snack + herbal tonic with quantities enough for multiple serves (typically 6) at each visit. providing warming, nourishing postpartum appropriate foods inspired by my Hungarian ancestry and Chinese + Ayurvedic Postpartum recipes. sourcing organic + local ingredients where possible
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warming postpartum therapy, belly binding and/or intuitive body work with herbal oils
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birth processing using art + storytelling + ritual
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light house work
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gentle guidance with breastfeeding, baby wearing and infant sleep
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resourcing and supporting you to navigate any challenges with as much ease as possible
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compassionate + loving connection. caring for baby while you take a bath, nap or have some solitude
// not all of these will occur at each visit, we will see what your priorities are the day before I am scheduled to visit.
this package also includes access to printable resources for postpartum planning as well as journal + reflection prompts to support your journey. a postpartum trolley is also available to you, as well as belly binds and herbal tinctures.
investment: from $1950