EP83: The Sacred Window, Supporting New Mothers, and Ayurvedic Doulas with Christine Eck

What She Shares:     How her own postpartum story inspired her to learn and teach postpartum care     The history of the school and about its founder, Ysha Oakes     The layout of the Ayurvedic Doula program from the School for Sacred Window Studies What You'll Hear:     The lineage of the School for Sacred Window Studies     Preventing postpartum mood disorders with appropriate care for mothers     Why it's important to have a postpartum care provider who personalizes care     Prioritizing comfort and peace during the fourth trimester     How doula training has expanded outside of DONA certification     Getting clear on the services you provide as a postpartum doula     How having a care provider for a new mom affects the mother-baby relationship and nervous system regulation     Why Ayurvedic postpartum bodywork is helpful in reducing PMADs     Finding your boundaries after birth     The value of hiring a postpartum care provider with training and expertise     Understanding how food can impact a person's postpartum experience and healing     Taking care of yourself as a postpartum care provider to avoid burnout     Approaching the fourth trimester holistically and not as a form of crisis management     Investing in postpartum support     The professional and social benefits of a group practice     Balancing your personal responsibilities with caring for others as a doula     The potential effects of hiring a doula for just a few hours a week     Moving the cultural dialogue on postpartum through scientific research