The birth of a baby changes not only your physical, mental and overal well-being, it brings a lot of uncertainty and instability in the home too. You can now book me to stay longer with your family up to 6 months (to be discussed and planned together), so that I can help you find structure, find yourself, create a routine that works and keep continuous support for yourself going. Want to find out more? Please send an email to info@upendo-doula.com to enquire

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In my native country Kenya, the postpartum period is 40 days and with others 42 +10 days depending on your ‘status’ before the birth of the baby. If you were already a married woman, the 10 extra days are included for the kitchen party lessons which are vast :-)

The postpartum is a sacred rite of passage in my tribe ‘the Mijikenda’ after the initiations. In Mombasa where I am from, celebrations are 7 days. From weddings, Birth celebrations, The postpartum and even funerals, concluding with a 40th-day celebration of life

This is a rite I grew up with and experienced myself with my mother coming from Kenya for my children’s births in the Netherlands

Two women holding a baby in front of a plain white wall. The woman with curly red hair and glasses is cradling the infant, who wears a light-colored outfit. The other woman has dreadlocks and is wearing a black shirt with green text.
A woman preparing tea or coffee on a stove, holding a small black mug and a spoon, with a pot on a burner in the background.
A person in a black shirt with green text is performing a foot massage or reflexology on another person's foot during a therapy session.
A breakfast setup on a wooden tray with a bowl of yellow soup, slices of bread with spread, a mug of coffee, a thermal carafe, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer on a colorful patterned blanket.
A person in black clothing, wearing a circular patch on their shoulder, is assistng another person in tying a colorful, tie-dye scarf around their waist. The scarf has shades of purple, pink, and lavender, and flows down to the floor.
Close-up of pastel-colored fabric drawstrings in pink, purple, and mauve shades tied in a knot.
A person is sprinkling herbs or spices into a clay pot, which is placed inside a woven basket containing jars of food. There are additional jars with labels on a wooden surface nearby.
Photos by Alena Masselink
A baby with dark hair smiling and looking up, resting on an adult's shoulder. A woman with red hair is blurred in the background.
A bed with a yellow quilt featuring an elephant and the words 'Jambo Jambo' and a pillow in the background. Folded laundry with colorful patterns resting on the edge of the bed.
Two casserole dishes containing cooked chicken thighs, carrots, and potatoes, with green beans added to the second dish.
Colorful fabric tied in a knot on a logo background, with the logo of UPENDOHYP Birth Doula Support in the lower left corner.
Person holding cardamom pods over a pot of brewing coffee on a stove.
Close-up of pregnant woman's belly with white henna or body paint designs, wearing a white top and patterned skirt, with hands gently cradling the belly.
A pile of fresh green holly leaves and branches with pointed edges, resting on a reflective black surface.
Person pouring hot coffee from a pot into a travel mug in a kitchen.
Women dancing and celebrating outdoors, dressed in traditional colorful African attire with yellow and black patterns, during a cultural event.
Hospital room with a woman standing next to a hospital bassinet and an adjustable bed in the background.
A woman standing outside in front of a mud house holding a large woven straw snake. She wears a T-shirt, patterned skirt, and has beads around her neck.
Colorful tie-dye fabric placed inside a washing machine drum.
A person with a gold bracelet and rings holds a handful of white flower petals over a decorated cloth and a clay pot filled with more petals and flowers.
Three small black bowls filled with almonds, chocolate-covered nuts, and mixed nuts, placed on a wooden tray with a red tray next to them.
roasted chicken thighs with roasted potatoes in a baking dish
African print fabric with a yellow and purple design spread on a carpeted floor next to a bed and a wooden nightstand.
Hand holding a broken stick with a green caterpillar on it, wearing colorful beaded bracelets, outdoors with a stone path and grass in the background.
A round tray with various jars and containers of spices and herbs, a small mortar with crushed herbs, a small bowl with loose herbs, on a brightly colored, patterned cloth on the floor, with a portion of a black folding chair and a white wall in the
A hand holding sea salt crystals with a jar of salt and a bag of Sunset brand Sunshine salt in the background.
Two seasoned chicken breasts cooking in a slow cooker with a red broth.
Close-up of yellow curry sauce with herbs in a pot, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
A small terracotta dish holding a bottle of rose water and a jar of dried rose petals, placed on a colorful patterned fabric with floral and butterfly motifs.
Close-up of a person holding a bundle of cloth bundles tied in the middle with green and blue hues, with a logo in the bottom right corner that says 'Uppendo Hypnobirth Doula Support Leiden'.
A black appliance filled with purple towels on top of a wicker table outdoors. A cloth is draped on the side of the table, and a green chalk stick labeled 'Moxa Roll Pure' is placed on the table. The background includes a garden with plants and a whi
Woman standing outside a mud brick building, holding a large woven mat, with a tree and blue sky in the background.
A small bottle of tropical coconut oil with a white cap, placed on a reflective surface near a window with curtains.
Wooden bench with a woven seat and a purple pillow with white floral design leaning against a brown wall.
Women dancing outside against a stone and metal fence, with one woman in colorful traditional clothing and another with a headscarf, in a lively outdoor setting.
Six women walking outdoors, wearing matching yellow and black tie-dye dresses, with one woman in the center wearing a multicolored patterned dress, smiling and posing for the photo.

The postpartum Wellness packages

 
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KARIBU

In this package, you will get a full body massage. There is extra goodness that is included in this package for you only

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WASILI SALAMA

In this package you will receive a Foot treatment, a Chai made with Kenyan Original spices, Belly Binding and a Moxa treat

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FURAHA YA UZAZI

In this complete package comes a whole heap of treatments just for you. This will be the celebratory package that consists of a surprise treat and ending with a closing ceremony

 
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