Hold the Momma
Part of taking care of our babies is taking care of ourselves.
Birth & the postpartum period is the most sacred time for women and their families. In our culture it is not recognized that way and because of this lack of caring, our mommas are suffering with mood disorders, psychosis, and bodies that hurt. It does not and should not be this way. Hold the momma is a special offering from Kalei and momma herself. The purpose is to provide mommas with the proper emotional support and healing through postpartum care and bodywork. When we go into the postpartum period with a plan and support for our bodies, the unknowns of the postpartum period are more manageable. Bodywork helps regulate our nervous system, which allows for an over all calmness and better milk production. Kalei's goal is to nourish the momma so she can nourish her baby and family.
Kalei spent 8 years as a homebirth Midwife's assistant and Certified Lactation Consultant. She was at every prenatal, every birth, and every postpartum visit. Being such an involved and dedicated Assistant to the Midwife allowed Kalei to witness many different mommas on their journey into motherhood.
In midwifery care, the midwife and her assistant go back on day 1, day 3, day 7, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, & 6 weeks, sometimes 8 weeks. Midwifery care is very much about supporting mommas and babies after the birth, just as much as it is during the birth and the prenatal period. Most mommas who have a hospital birth have a much different postpartum experience and need this support even more.
Kalei was lead to midwifery work because of her experience with early miscarriages in her 20s. "I never want a woman to carry what I carried in my body for so long after my losses" She gave birth to her daughter Charlene at home in July of 2021. "It was a fast birth and left my body in shock, pain, and a 3rd degree tear. I was on bed rest for 2 weeks. It took the entire 3 months of my maternity leave to be able to walk a 2 mile walk. I couldn't stand alone, shower alone, or even sit up to nurse my baby for the first 2 weeks. There was just so much trauma to my tailbone and pelvic floor. Luckily I had the care of a midwife, my mom, and my husband. Being a bodyworker, I knew I needed some deep healing, so I reached out to all my bodyworkers and the healing begin.It wasn't until my daughter was 14 months old that my body felt somewhat normal again. I use pelvic floor PT, CFT, Pilates Sessions, Yoga, massage, and Energy work as part of self care, monthly. Yep, you read that right- monthly. I would not feel as good as I do now without it."
The goal of Hold the Momma is to educate women, to take care of them, and help them realize they matter and their healing should to. Having a baby is a big deal, its ok to take the space to have your baby and a proper postpartum healing time.
Having a miscarriage is a big deal and a women should have the space to have it, to grieve, and decide when she is ready to go back to work or tell people. This is how Hold the Momma was born.
"I look forward to helping as many mommas as I can, this work brings me joy and is so needed for our babies to thrive as well." You matter momma & I am here to remind you of that.
Kalei & her daughter Charlene 3 days Postpartum
Investment
It will be a long time before insurance covers real postpartum care. The investment can seem like a lot but it is setting you and your baby up with the proper space to heal, and that is where the real change begins. The investment can be broken into payments, put on your registry, or asked for as a push present, there are many ways to make it work.
Package 1
4 Postpartum
in home visits
$1,200
In home visits are 2 hours long and I serve North Adams, Adams, Williamstown, Cheshire, and occasionally Pittsfield. You will receive grounding fascial release that will help with the healing of your postpartum body, calm your postpartum mind, and protect your postpartum energy. You will be in the comfort of your own home with your baby, often times baby receives the energy work as well. Also included is:
-text and email support
-breastfeeding support and referrals
-nutrition help (recipes for lactation support, healing and nourishing dishes that are easy to make)
-Closing of the bones at our last session (this is a Mayan technique to close the 4th trimester and bring momma back to herself)
-25$ Gift Card to use towards a Pilates Session at Movement Matters
-10% off bodywork booked at Movement Matters for the next year.
-Movement suggestions and guidance
Package 2
4 Postpartum
in office visits
$600
In office visits are 1 hour long. You will receive grounding fascial release that will help with the healing of your postpartum body, calm your postpartum mind, and protect your postpartum energy.Baby is welcome and often times baby receives the energy work as well. Also included is:
-text and email support
-breastfeeding support and referrals
-nutrition help (recipes for lactation support, healing and nourishing dishes that are easy to make)
-Closing of the bones at our last session (this is a Mayan technique to close the 4th trimester and bring momma back to herself)
-25$ Gift Card to use towards a Pilates Session at Movement Matters
-10% off bodywork booked at Movement Matters for the next year.
-Movement suggestions & guidance
Package 3
4 loss support sessions
in office
$600
This is a service you wish you never have to provide, but also something that is needed. These are 1 hour long bodywork or sometimes gentle movement sessions. Often times your story unfolds and that is where the healing begins. I am here to witness you and your unborn baby, I am here to provide a safe space to unwind the trauma of your experience, so you do not carry it with you. Also included is:
-email/text support
-referrals for fertility and mental health if needed
-nutrition support
-closing of the bones & baby ceremony if you wish
Free Support Groups
-Hold the Momma Postpartum & Early parenting Support Group, Co facilitated with Berkshire Nursing Families.
2nd Saturday of the Month 11:30a-12:30p
Come as you are with or without your babes. This is the space you will be held, heard, and in a room of other like minded mommas. There is space for questions, birth stories sharing, gentle movements & fascial unwinding to help with body healing, stress management, milk supply, and so much more, PLUS chocolate, tea, and coffee.
-Hold the Momma Loss support Group
2nd Monday of the Month 6:30p-7:30p
Momma you are brave. Come as you are. Come when you're broken, come when you're sad, just come as you are and allow yourself to be guided in gentle and cozy movements, meditation, baby honoring and sisterhood.You matter and your baby matters. Share your story and listen to others, or come and observe in silence. This is about YOU. Tea, chocolate, blankets, and props always available. Healing from loss has no time line, you could have had a recent loss or a loss from years ago- it all matters and I am here for you.
413-347-3372
movementmatters87
@gmail.com