Bridging the gap from pregnancy through postpartum

The problem I saw from my birth experience, wasn't the birth itself. 

I felt educated, informed and empowered to make the best decision for myself and my baby.

So, even though my daughter's birth and the beginning of my rebirth was 72 whopping hours.
AND...
It started as a homebirth and ended in a cesarean birth.

I took birthing classes and had an amazing team with a doula, birth partner and midwife.

I felt in control of my breath and my heart. 

I had prepared myself for whatever would happen by creating a toolbox not knowing what the birth experience would bring. Because of this preparation and community building, I felt grounded with all the decisions I made during labor.

Looking back, I am so grateful for this experience because it really prepared me to hold space for birthing folk regardless of what birth outcome they hoped to achieve.

BUT I had not been given the tools to prepare for the emotional, physical and practical toll it would take AFTER I gave birth. 

Even though I had a wonderful partner, I felt alone and scared.

All of a sudden I was in charge of keeping this tiny being alive and I had never had that kind of responsibility. 

I felt completely out of control, routines didn't seem possible and I had no idea how to care for my post surgery body.

I was not told that I wouldn't be able to sit up, stand or poop post surgery. My postpartum care after the hospital included oxycodone and other pain meds. That was it! No physical therapy, recommendations or education besides warnings for infections.

For the first year or so I went through cycles of "shoulding" on myself, back pain, digestive issues and massive anxiety.

The average birthing person and their family are not given the tools and resources needed to thrive. 

Most of us do not have a true understanding of what is needed in the first year, and how this impacts our health and wellbeing for the rest of our lives. 

I have dedicated nearly a decade to create a platform of support needed in order to bridge the cap from prenatal through postpartum.

My intention is to give you and your family the support that is most needed at this important time so you feel capable, resilient, loved and strong during this massive time of transition.

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The current model of care from pregnancy to birth and into the postpartum period is broken. 

Hello community!
My name is Mikka

She looks how I felt!

I’m a certified Postpartum Ayurvedic Doula, as well as a yoga teacher with specialties in the pelvic floor and yoga therapeutics. I am a bodyworker, life coach and birth educator.
It is my goal to help you feel nourished, loved and supported.

Welcome to Birthing Yoga and Holistic Healing