Mothering the Mother 

According to Ayurveda, the choices made during the first 42 days influence a woman’s health and ability to care, mother, and be a partner for the next 42 years. The process takes 42 days until it reaches the deepest levels of our tissues. Birth is a profound experience. During the birthing process, all channels open up. This experience gives us a unique window of opportunity to completely rejuvenate and reach a new level of health, even better than before pregnancy. At the same time, being this open, our bodies and minds are very vulnerable during the weeks after birth. As a consequence, deep-seated imbalances can manifest – if we are not taking care of ourselves.