Hi, i’m carmen
your holistic postpartum doula
It is said among indigenous communities around the globe that the first 40 days after birth will influence the next 40 years of a woman’s health. The impact of having or not having support during this sacred postpartum window is vital to the health of our mothers, families and wider community.
My offerings include:
Warm, nourishing meal-prep designed to support postpartum recovery
Emotional support, unpacking your unique birthing experience and navigating all of the beauty & chaos that comes with being early postpartum
Practical support, including light household tasks & sibling care
Connecting you with community resources
Ayurvedic Bodywork to support physical and emotional healing
“By prioritizing traditional postpartum care practices, we recreate environments where mothers feel seen, deeply supported and valued. the intention is to fortify not only their health, but also their capacity to nurture their families, communities and future generations.”
-Coco Genevieve, Nourishing the Sacred Window
serving families in santa cruz & monterey counties
currently accepting:
Central CA Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA (Medi-Cal & Commercial)
Healthnet
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
& more! Contact Carmen for more information
meet your doula
A mother herself, Carmen is passionate about being present with you, mama, during the early postpartum period. She can say from her own experience how incredibly profound this time is during a woman’s life. Carmen knows how essential it is for new mothers to be seen, held, nourished and loved through all of the unspoken challenges that motherhood presents us everyday. Her role is to empower you in your role as a mama through compassionate support, practical tools, resources and more.