Category: Postpartum

Additional Courses/Certifications

In addition to my Clinical Herbalist and Nutritionist certifications I’ve taken a large number of courses, most of which are in the realm of women’s health. Here are the programs that I have done and hold certifications in/are programs I lead: Menarche Ceremony Holder Blood Mysteries Keeper Red Drum Carrier I AM Sisterhood Circle Leader […]

Brave Birth Wish

My wish for you is: That you are filled with the power you need to bring your baby earth-side. That you are surrounded and supported by those you love and who love you. That you are given every comfort you need to keep your strength. That you are grounded in the knowing of your body. […]

Belly Binding

What is Bengkung Belly Binding? Bengkung is a traditional Malaysian belly binding method. Essentially it is a practice of tying a long strip of cloth around the abdomen during the postpartum recovery period to ensure a strong support to our womb after childbirth. During pregnancy a mama’s body retains water and air which causes her […]

Sacred Postpartum Defined

Written by Master Mother Roaster Sara Harkness The definition of Postpartum Care is helping a woman regain both physical and emotional balance as she readjusts her post-birth body to a non-pregnant state of being. The Art of truly caring for a postpartum mother lives in the delivery of the service. It’s a delicate touch, a […]

What is a Mother Roaster

  Written by Master Mother Roaster Sara Harkness A mother roaster holds delicate space for women post birth. Mother Roasters are CAREGIVERS that nurture new mothers after BIRTH while supporting their RECOVERY + JOURNEY into motherhood; as EVERY women deserves to be welcomed into MOTHERHOOD through GENTLE + LOVING + CARE. Crossing the threshold from […]

Postpartum Blues

If you just had a baby and find yourself feeling down, seemingly crying for no obvious reason or not quite yourself you are in good company. Often times, with this new baby comes some emotional upheaval as mom and dad are getting used to their respective new roles as parents. That wave of emotions can […]

Ceremonial Bathing

Written by Master Mother Roaster Sara Harkness A mother roaster cleanses postpartum women. After a woman births, she is open and raw and in need of a cleanse and ways to mark her transition from maiden to mother. In different parts of the world women are cleansed and bathed after major rites of passage including […]