Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Care
Rooted in the ancient healing system of Ayurveda, postpartum care is a sacred window of restoration. This 42-day window, known as Kayakalpa, is a time to deeply nourish the body, soothe the nervous system, and honor the transformation into motherhood. Prana Mamas offers Vata-balancing rituals, therapeutic bodywork, and herbal nourishment designed to ground, rejuvenate, and restore.
This method of care takes place in the birther’s home. In the sacred window after birth, the most powerful healing happens when you feel safe, held, and at ease. In-home care allows you to stay in the comfort of your space — no packing, no rushing, no disruption to your rhythm or your baby’s needs.
Bringing care to you ensures that each ritual, each meal, each moment of rest is tailored to your environment and energy. It removes barriers to receiving support and honors the Ayurvedic principle of restoration through stillness.
This isn’t just a convenience — it’s an act of devotion to your healing.
Ayurvedic Postpartum Services
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Grounding oil massage with key energy points to support hormonal regulation, sleep, and nervous system reset.
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Gentle baby massage with instruction and support for bonding, digestion, and baby’s sleep rhythms.
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A rejuvenating bronze wand facial that tones, detoxifies, and calms — especially supportive for sleep-deprived or depleted mamas.
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Warm, nourishing meals prepared with Ayurvedic wisdom to rebuild strength and vitality from the inside out.
Benefits of Postpartum Care
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Ayurvedic therapies calm the overactive postpartum nervous system, helping to reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional swings. Techniques like warm oil massage and Marma therapy activate the parasympathetic state — your body’s natural place of healing and rest.
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By nourishing the tissues and organs most impacted by birth, these practices help re-regulate hormones, support better sleep, stabilize mood, and ease the emotional transitions of motherhood.
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Postpartum meals are prepared to be warm, soft, and easy to digest — enhancing nutrient absorption and building Ojas (vital energy). This deeply supports tissue repair, milk production, and long-term vitality.
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The air and space elements (Vata) become elevated after childbirth, leading to dryness, anxiety, fatigue, and restlessness. Postpartum care brings in warmth, oil, and grounding through daily rituals, herbal steams, and consistent rhythm — restoring inner balance.
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By honoring both mother and baby in the healing process — through gentle infant Abhyanga and intuitive care pacing — the Ayurvedic approach supports a strong, loving bond and a sense of safety for both.
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Rebozo-inspired techniques to support core restoration, energetic containment, and lymphatic flow.
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Soothing blends of botanicals to cleanse, heal, and tone postpartum tissues with sacred water rituals.
Meet Your Ayur-Doula
Heather Todd Franklin is a passionate Ayurvedic counselor, yoga therapist, and postpartum caregiver; bridgeing ancient wisdom with modern support.
Training & Expertise
• Certified Ayurvedic Counselor & Yoga Master
• Marma Point & Abhyanga Bodyworker
• Vata-Balancing Nourishment & Meal Prep Trained
• Postpartum Belly Binding & Herbal Steaming
• Infant Abhyanga Instruction
• Pre & Postnatal Yoga Certified
“My approach was born from personal experience. After the birth of my daughter, I experienced profound Vata imbalance—dehydration, insomnia, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Through Ayurvedic postpartum healing, I found my way back to balance. It became my mission to help other mothers receive what I didn't: structured, nurturing, integrative support.”
Ayur-Doula Pricing
Each visit is a personalized ritual — not a rushed appointment. These 3-hour sessions are intentionally designed to hold space for the natural rhythm of postpartum life: pausing to feed your baby, adjusting the flow of care, and integrating what your body and heart need that day.
You won’t need to decide between bodywork or belly binding. Together, we’ll create a flow that meets you where you are. The pricing is simple and spacious so your healing can be, too. Whether you receive a single focused service or a blend of offerings (like Abhyanga + Meal Support + Belly Binding), your appointment time is tailored to your needs that day.
Base Appointment (3 hours): $330
– Includes any combination of available services
– Each additional hour: $100/hour
– Travel included within 20 miles
Note: The cost of ingredients for meal preparation is not included in the service rate.
Grocery expenses will be billed separately or provided in advance by the client.
Let’s Connect
To ensure you receive the most personalized and aligned care, all postpartum services begin with a brief consultation.
Please use the form below to reach out with questions or to request your consultation.
Commonly Asked Questions
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In Ayurveda, Vata is the dosha (energetic principle) of air and space. After birth, Vata becomes elevated due to the physical and emotional shifts of labor, delivery, and the sudden space where your baby once was. Elevated Vata can cause anxiety, restlessness, dryness, overwhelm, and trouble sleeping. My postpartum care is designed to bring warmth, grounding, and oiliness to balance Vata and support deep healing.
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Ideally, Ayurvedic postpartum care begins within the first week after birth, as early care has the most impact on healing and Vata balance. That said, it’s never too late. Whether you're in week one, week six, or even months postpartum, these practices can still deeply support your recovery, energy, and emotional well-being.
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Yes — I arrive with everything needed for your healing session, including warmed Abhyanga oils, belly bind wraps, steaming herbs & sitz soak blends. All you need to do is rest and receive. If any prep is needed on your end (like towels or kitchen warming), I’ll let you know in advance. The cost of ingredients for meal preparation is not included in the service rate. Grocery expenses will be billed separately or provided in advance by the client.
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Not at all. While the first 42 days are considered the sacred window of deepest restoration, many mothers seek support weeks or even years after birth. The Vata imbalance of postpartum can linger, and Ayurvedic care is beneficial for anyone feeling depleted, anxious, ungrounded, or in need of healing touch — no matter how long ago they gave birth.
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That’s absolutely okay. These sessions are baby-friendly and intuitively paced. We’ll pause as needed, and I’ll support both of you as a dyad. Infant Abhyanga or holding space for feeding can easily be woven into our time together. There’s no need to worry — your baby is welcome in every moment of your healing.