Tonic Ayurvedic Care for Mother and Baby

Thank you for all of the guidance, support and respect that you have given me this past year as a student and intern. You have taught me so much and I value all that I have learned from you.

Both my wife and I have visual and other problems. Although my wife is a very good cook, Martha (Ysha) has cultivated special arts in the cooking and care of the incapacitated. At 87 and 83, we needed help, and are doing better now. Martha (Ysha) prepares tasty meals appropriate to need, and she has amazed me at the quality and variety; she seems to instinctively know what is needed. She provides care with dignity and grace, and was able to relieve my back pain from a fall with her gentle massage and essential oils work on repeated occasions.

I found after taking one of the herbal preparations that I had a soothing and calm feeling. This is very important because for a tired mother, little, little problems get blown into big ones and the herbs help to pacify that worry. And being advised on my personal diet helped me a lot because it's very difficult to know what will be good for you and your baby. I felt very safe, satisfied, and happy.

I couldn't afford the in home doula care services, so I bought the book and learned how to do self massage. Ysha called me a month before I was due and organized a Blessing Way party. I didn't think I needed a baby shower as I still had clothes from my first baby. There was such wonderful sharing, feelings, and community created. My friends organized meals, child care, dishes, laundry and errands, and gave me several massages, as well as a gift of 3 days of the AyurDoula massage. I never would have asked!

My bowels used to move once or twice a week, (for years!) and I had tried everything. I was so sure it was impossible to change, I argued with my AyurDoula about it. Within a day of starting the massage, essential oils, herbs, and delicious suitable meals, my body responded, and continued. I sleep much better too, and the Mother and Baby Program has made such a difference for me with both of my babies in my ability to mother.