The Golden Month.
The Fourth Trimester. Postpartum. Sitting the Month (Zuo Yue Zi). At Copal Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine we feel this delicate time after baby is born is a considerable void in our current healthcare structure. Modern medicine spends a substantial amount of time focusing on pregnancy and the birthing process, yet hardly mentions the days & months afterwards. In fact, most birthing parents do not see a healthcare provider for six weeks after giving birth.
We offer in office and at home postpartum treatments. Feel free to bring baby with you to your appointment. You can come early to feed baby, so they can sleep in the treatment room with you, or bring a friend or family member with you to stay with baby while you enjoy your treatment. Taking time to nurture your body after giving birth is deeply important. See how we can help below or contact us with questions.
Ways we can help.
Anxiety & Depression
Mastitis
Low Milk Supply/Milk That Won’t Flow
Blood Loss
Scar and Tissue Healing
Pain Relief
Muscle Strain from Holding Baby
Birth Trauma Support
Relaxation & Stress Management
Labor & Delivery Recovery
Digestive Complaints
Sleep Support
Constipation
Herbal Soaks & Sitz Baths
Postpartum Home Visit.
Life with a new baby is all the wonderful and difficult things your family and friends told you it would be. In Chinese culture, the time after birth is called Zuo Yue Zi, or “sitting the month”. Many cultures have variations of this tradition where the parent rests after birth for a period of time. This is viewed as the most critical time in the health of the new parent. These 30-100 days are filled with lots of rest, nourishing food, and help from family, friends, or the community.
Too often in Western culture, we feel like we need to “bounce back” after birthing a baby. We feel pulled to be out in the world, our newborn strapped to our chest, introducing our newest love to the outside world. Or maybe we do not have the privilege of taking time off at all and are forced back to work out of necessity. The truth is, you need to rest, eat, cuddle baby, feed baby, drink water, and be still. Consider having us come to your home to be part of your care team.
It is an honor to be welcomed into the house of any new parent. We approach this with sensitivity, professionalism, and attempt to create as little impact on the family dynamic as possible.
Home visits are by appointment. Please allow an hour and a half for setup and treatment time. We can also schedule more than one treatment per home visit. Gift cards are available as a beautiful way to honor a loved one’s journey into parenthood.