POSTPARTUM
„While you hold your newborn baby, I am here to hold you.
While you carry your newborn baby, I am here to carry you.
While you look at your miracle, I especially see you.
May you please never forget, that you are a miracle, too.“
Medea Wildemann
I offer my postpartum support within a radius of approx. 25 kilometers by car around Unterkulm.
For Bengkung Belly Binding and Rebozo rituals I am happy to travel longer distances.
Would you like to receive my doula care only for the postpartum period?
Register soon for a get-to-know-me meeting.
Or have you already booked one of my birth birth bundles or have you recently been accompanied by me and would like to spend more time with your doula?
You can extend my doula care with any of the following offers.
Get in touch soon to make sure I still have enough capacity for you.
POSTPARTUM CARE
What may my visits to you include?
- guidance and support in handling and caring for the baby
- support with breastfeeding
- support with re-bonding
(i.e. through the baby healing bath (Baby-Heilbad) by Brigitte Meissner) - a massage or rebozo massage
- Bengkung Belly Binding instruction
(supporting and strengthening belly binding method from Malaysia, including instructions on how to bind yourself daily) - support in the household (small, routine tasks that ease your daily workload)
- small errands or groceries
- preparing simple meals
- going for walks together
- temporary care of your baby (i.e. carrying / changing / walking) at your request, to relieve you ( i.e. so you can shower, eat or sleep a little)
- accompanying you to appointments
- time to talk, I listen to you
- …. or what you may need that day.
I will accompany you wherever you are (e.g. also in the NICU).
My postnatal support is not tied to one place.
I can occasionally offer night-time assistance for exhausted moms and/or dads (within a radius of approx. 30 kilometers by car). It is a 9-10 hour visit, during which I also sleep in between when I am not needed.
My services are individually adapted to your needs:
- Loving care and soothing of your baby when you want to sleep
- Changing diapers and carrying the baby
- I bring the baby to you if it wants to breastfeed or would be very unhappy without you
- Feeding the baby
- Preparing bottles and cleaning/preparing bottles and teats
- Quiet and light night-time housework such as doing laundry is possible
- emotional and practical support for mom and dad where necessary
- Contact me for more informations. (Flat rate per night, plus car and travel expenses)
OUR POSTPARTUM VISIT
1 postpartum visit
(2 hours)
240 CHF
OUR POSTPARTUM MOMENTS
2-4 postpartum visits
(8 hours)
900 CHF
our POSTPARTUM time
3-6 postpartum visits
(12 hours)
1320 CHF
our
postpartum
6-12 postpartum visits
(24 hours)
2640 CHF
What is not included?
- get-to-know-me meeting and planning (140 CHF/hour)
- optional postpartum preparation
(140 CHF/hour) - car expenses: 2 CHF / kilometer back and forth from Unterkulm (travel time included)
- parking fees
- public transportation fees: all tickets from Unterkulm and back (Halbtax price),
travel time (40 CHF/hour) - overtime during a postpartum visit: 100CHF/ hour
(after 2 hours a full postpartum visit will be charged) - Benkung Belly Bind:
Rent: CHF 40.- for 40 days
Purchase: CHF 70.- - Please note my T&Cs.
What I do not offer:
- deep cleaning, spring cleaning or yard work
- big grocery shopping tours
- care and grooming of pets
- medical care
ACCOMPANYING CONVERSATIONS
“our Doula Talk”
140 CHF / hour
on various topics
e.g. postpartum preparation,
postpartum support / breastfeeding consultation (phone calls)
for appointments at your home:
plus car and travel expenses (2 CHF/km)
BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING
What is it?
This traditional abdominal binding technique from Malaysia is an abdominal closing method for the postparum period.
Bengkung means “belt”.
The Bengkung bind is an approx. 14-17m long, narrow cotton sling which is wrapped around the area between the pubic bone / hip and lower ribcage.
What effects does it bring?
Bengkung belly binding has a strengthening and stabilizing effect and promotes:
- the postpartal flow (lochia)
- the involution of the uterus
- the joining of the straight abdominal muscles (in the case of rectus diastasis) and relaxation of the abdominal wall
(relaxed muscles recover more quickly) - good posture and centering of the body (e.g. pelvic obliquity can be improved or symphyseal loosening alleviated)
- repositioning of the abdominal organs to their orignial position
- on an emotional and psychological level, the feeling of being supported / held and the possible feeling of “emptiness in the belly” is counteracted
- your own body awareness and self-care in the postpartum period
Women can experience relief from afterpains and also from painful cramps during menstruation with Bengkung Belly Binding.
What’s the difference to conventional abdominal support belts?
The Bengkung method cannot be compared with conventional support belts, as the bound “Bengkung belt” includes the lower ribcage as well. This creates a different quality of support than a conventional belly belt.
The Bengkung belt adapts to the constantly changing body shape through the daily binding. The support function can therefore not diminish due to stretching, as can happen when wearing a conventional support belt over a longer time period.
How will I learn this belly binding method?
Through my offer, in addition to a nurturing ritual, you can learn the technique from me and will then be able to bind yourself daily for about 30-40 days (wearing the bind for about 4-12 hours a day).
BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING RITUAL
(approx. 2 hours)
During this ritual you will need an additional caregiver for your baby/children so that you can enjoy the ritual to the fullest.
Breastfeeding is possible at all times.
The ritual will take place in your home.
- I will instruct you how to bind your belly until you feel confident
- you will receive important information about the use and effects of Bengkung Belly Binding
- I will make you a soothing abdominal wrap with spices, which supports the involution of your abdominal organs and promotes blood circulation and relaxation of the abdominal muscles
- I will give you a relaxing belly massage
- I will lovingly bind your belly to finish this beautiful ritual
You can book this ritual during your menstruation, too.
PRICES:
- if you rent a bengkung belly bind (for 40 days):
CHF 240.- - if you buy a bengkung belly bind:
CHF 270.- - if you bring your own bengkung belly bind:
CHF 200.-
(plus car expenses – 2 CHF/car kilometer back and forth from Unterkulm (travel time included), parking fees, public transportation fees: all tickets from Unterkulm back and forth (Halbtax price), travel time (40 CHF/hour))
An instruction without ritual (approx. 1 hour) is also possible. Please ask me about prices and a soon appointment.
BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING
What is it?
This traditional abdominal binding technique from Malaysia is an abdominal closing method for the postparum period.
Bengkung means “belt”.
The Bengkung bind is an approx. 14-17m long, narrow cotton sling which is wrapped around the area between the pubic bone / hip and lower ribcage.
What effects does it bring?
Bengkung belly binding has a strengthening and stabilizing effect and promotes:
- the postpartal flow (lochia)
- the involution of the uterus
- the joining of the straight abdominal muscles (in the case of rectus diastasis) and relaxation of the abdominal wall
(relaxed muscles recover more quickly) - good posture and centering of the body (e.g. pelvic obliquity can be improved or symphyseal loosening alleviated)
- repositioning of the abdominal organs to their orignial position
- on an emotional and psychological level, the feeling of being supported / held and the possible feeling of “emptiness in the belly” is counteracted
- your own body awareness and self-care in the postpartum period
Women can experience relief from afterpains and also from painful cramps during menstruation with Bengkung Belly Binding.
What’s the difference to conventional abdominal support belts?
The Bengkung method cannot be compared with conventional support belts, as the bound “Bengkung belt” includes the lower ribcage as well. This creates a different quality of support than a conventional belly belt.
The Bengkung belt adapts to the constantly changing body shape through the daily binding. The support function can therefore not diminish due to stretching, as can happen when wearing a conventional support belt over a longer time period.
How will I learn this belly binding method?
Through my offer, in addition to a nurturing ritual, you can learn the technique from me and will then be able to bind yourself daily for about 30-40 days (wearing the bind for about 4-12 hours a day).
BENGKUNG BELLY BINDING RITUAL
(approx. 2 hours)
During this ritual you will need an additional caregiver for your baby/children so that you can enjoy the ritual to the fullest.
Breastfeeding is possible at all times.
The ritual will take place in your home.
- I will instruct you how to bind your belly until you feel confident
- you will receive important information about the use and effects of Bengkung Belly Binding
- I will make you a soothing abdominal wrap with spices, which supports the involution of your abdominal organs and promotes blood circulation and relaxation of the abdominal muscles
- I will give you a relaxing belly massage
- I will lovingly bind your belly to finish this beautiful ritual
You can book this ritual during your menstruation, too.
PRICES:
- if you rent a bengkung belly bind (for 40 days):
CHF 240.- - if you buy a bengkung belly bind:
CHF 270.- - if you bring your own bengkung belly bind:
CHF 200.-
(plus car expenses – 2 CHF/car kilometer back and forth from Unterkulm (travel time included), parking fees, public transportation fees: all tickets from Unterkulm back and forth (Halbtax price), travel time (40 CHF/hour))
An instruction without ritual (approx. 1 hour) is also possible. Please ask me about prices and a soon appointment.
REBOZO – traditional CLOSING RITUAL
The word “rebozo” comes from the Spanish and means something like “knotted garment” or “scarf”.
The rebozo is a traditional Mexican garment that is used in many different ways. It is a woven, rectangular cloth made from natural fibers. It is mainly worn in Mexico and Latin American countries. It has a deep cultural meaning, symbolizes femininity and is also used during pregnancy and childbirth, in the postpartum period and in various customs and rituals.
The rebozo closing ritual is one of these rituals. The body is wrapped with the rebozo in several different areas and held for a while.
The closing is often performed after the birth of a child, but is also suitable for other times in life when it is a matter of closing one phase of life and transitioning to a new one. The ritual prepares the person receiving it for this transition and supports her in gathering strength and creating inner harmony. The ritual is offering a space of protection and security.
The ritual takes place from the fifth postpartum week at the earliest or when you feel the desire to come back into your own strength. It can also take place much later, and it is never too late, even if it is many years after you gave birth.
Your REBOZO closing ritual:
Price upon request
plus / minus 4 hours – at your home
- 1 herbal steam bath
- 1 herbal and flower bath
- 1 full body massage
(intuitive and adjusted to your needs) - 1 closing massage with rebozo shawls
- incl. herbs and blossoms, goodies and snacks
- incl. transportation and travel expenses
The ritual should not be performed if:
- you are within the first four weeks after birth
- an early pregnancy could be possible
- you are pregnant
- you have a fever
- you have an acute inflammation or infection in your body
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Make a wish
Let your doula care be a gift to you.
Let those around you know your wishes.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your friends and family to give you a meaningful and lifetime gift for your birth or baby shower party.
This is an absolutely priceless gift that can't be given or purchased afterwards.
Gift certificates are available at any time.
Thoughts on value and pricelessness
I deeply believe that hiring a doula should not be a matter of financial situation, but a matter of personal need and the resulting priority given to the upcoming birth and postpartum experience.
The way birth and the time surrounding it will be experienced not only shapes the mom, the baby, the dad and the family, but ultimately has a long-term impact on the particular society, culture and generations to come.
Pregnancy, birth and even the postpartum period therefore deserve, in my opinion, at least as much investment, priority and importance as other big events in life (such as weddings, honeymoons, christenings, baby showers, decorating nurseries, birthdays, etc.).
A doula supports and promotes the best possible birth experience for mom and baby in a meaningful way.
In addition, engaging with continuous support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum is sustainable prevention and part of longterm health maintenance.
The investment in your birth preparation, birth, and postpartum is a unique gift to your baby and you, whose lifelong value ultimately cannot be defined by any amount of money in the world.
If financial reasons prevent you from hiring a doula, get in touch. We will find a solution.
supported and assured during pregnancy, birth and postpartum
