Bayview Doulas (2026)

27/07/2025

Day 6 Recap 🌿
Today, we were guided by herbalists from northern Malaysia who generously traveled down to share their knowledge of Jamu and traditional healing poultices. We explored the powerful ways the earth offers us tools for restoration and recovery, especially for postpartum bodies.

One of the highlights was learning to create our own herbal compresses, which we can bring into our practices back home. These time-honored techniques hold so much wisdom, and I’m excited to weave them into the care we offer at Bayview Doulas.

This afternoon, I had space to connect with other birth workers and reflect on the sisterhood that’s formed here. I’m endlessly grateful for the women who continue to teach, hold, and walk alongside one another in this work.

At Bayview Doulas, we believe postpartum healing is sacred and deserves more than just survival it deserves softness, warmth, and community. That’s exactly what today reminded me of.

25/07/2025

Day 5 Recap

We started our morning with a nature walk through the lush rainforest of Jalan Baik, where we learned about native flowers and their benefits for healing picking fragrant blooms like ylang ylang and frangipani along the way.

Later, we made our way to the river to learn about traditional cleansing baths. This practice felt deeply personal for me, reminding me of the lakes and rivers I grew up with. There’s something sacred about being held by water.

In the afternoon, we explored healing touch a hands-on postpartum practice that includes full-body massage, womb and belly care, and the application of a warm herbal compress (Tungku), used to support the body’s recovery after birth.

I’m inspired and excited to bring these powerful practices home and expand the offerings at Bayview Doulas, deepening the care we give to mothers with rituals that are ancient, intuitive, and incredibly restorative.

24/07/2025

Day 4 Recap:

Today was all about healing, culture, and connection.

We headed into the city to meet a woman who has dedicated years to studying the traditional healing art of Jamu. We tasted a variety of these vibrant, herbal tonics each one rooted in centuries of wisdom and carefully crafted to support everything from digestion and inflammation to postpartum recovery. Truly medicine from the earth.

In the afternoon, we took in some cultural magic at the Batu Caves, climbing 272 colorful steps to the top (while dodging some very bold monkeys 🐒). A humbling and awe-inspiring place to reflect on the spiritual side of this work.

But honestly, the best part of the day? Spending time with other birth workers and healers, women who share my heart for this work, but each bring their own voice, culture, and story to the table. These conversations spark new ideas, challenge old ways, and remind me that there’s always more to learn.

As a doula and agency owner, I’m constantly thinking about how to bring deeper care to the families we serve how to blend ancient wisdom with modern life, and how to build a community where care is layered, loving, and lasting.

I can’t wait to bring this home. 💛

22/07/2025

Day 3 Recap 🌿🍲

Today was rich with tradition, flavor, and deep wisdom.

We spent the morning in an open-air kitchen, preparing seven beautiful dishes, each one crafted with ingredients chosen specifically to support a new mother’s healing. From warming spices to deeply nourishing broths, every bite was medicine.

Later, we studied the Malaysian art of bengkung belly binding a postpartum practice that supports the body as it finds its way back after birth. What makes this style of binding so special?

✨ It uses a long, continuous wrap, offering even and customizable support
✨ It encourages posture, core healing, and gentle compression
✨ It’s breathable, adjustable, and designed to move with the body
✨ It holds emotional as well as physical space for recovery

My wheels are turning as I imagine bringing this back to my own community. There’s something powerful about weaving ancient wisdom into modern postpartum care and I’m just getting started. 💛

21/07/2025

Day Two Recap: Postpartum Wisdom & Healing Practices

Today’s training was rich with ancestral knowledge and healing practices. We explored the postpartum confinement period — traditionally a sacred time of rest, recovery, and nourishment for new mothers — and discussed how colonization has impacted and, in many ways, disrupted these cultural practices.

We also dove into the world of herbal remedies, learning how different herbs can support physical healing, emotional balance, and overall wellness during the postpartum period. It was powerful to see how plant medicine has always played an important role in maternal care.

Finally, we learned about the benefits of vaginal steaming, a practice rooted in many global traditions. From promoting uterine healing to providing emotional grounding, it was enlightening to understand how this simple, intentional ritual can offer so much to a postpartum body.

Grateful for the knowledge shared today a reminder that reclaiming these practices is a form of resistance, healing, and deep care.

18/06/2025

“She Means Well...”
— Why Unsolicited Advice Can Do More Harm Than Good.

New parents are bombarded with advice. Everywhere they turn, someone is ready with a story, a warning, or a “should.”

when that advice is wrapped in urgency or fear-especially from another parent-it can ❌undermine their confidence,

❌create anxiety, and even

❌disrupt their bond with their baby.

What New Parents Actually Need:
✔️ Reassurance over alarm.
✔️ Listening ears over fast solutions.
✔️ Evidence-based support over anecdotal pressure.

18/06/2025

“She Means Well…” — Why Unsolicited Advice Can Do More Harm Than Good
New parents are bombarded with advice. Everywhere they turn, someone is ready with a story, a warning, or a “should.” And when that advice is wrapped in urgency or fear—especially from another parent—it can undermine their confidence, create anxiety, and even disrupt their bond with their baby.
What New Parents Actually Need:
• Reassurance over alarm.
• Listening ears over fast solutions.
• Evidence-based support over anecdotal pressure.

28/05/2025

🧡 Looking for the right doula? Let me help.

Finding a doula isn’t just about availability — it’s about connection, trust, and shared values.

I personally guide families through the process of discovering the doula who’s the right fit for their birth or postpartum journey.

With years of experience and a deep understanding of both doulas and the families we support, I make introductions that feel natural, supportive, and just right.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s find the support that truly fits you.

28/05/2025

🧡 Looking for the right doula? Let me help.

Finding a doula isn’t just about availability — it’s about connection, trust, and shared values.

I personally guide families through the process of discovering the doula who’s the right fit for their birth or postpartum journey.

With years of experience and a deep understanding of both doulas and the families we support, I make introductions that feel natural, supportive, and just right.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s find the support that truly fits you.

14/05/2025

Our postpartum doulas are true professionals! They love nothing more than caring for new families like yours. Here's some wonderful feedback from a recent client...

13/05/2025

*The Postpartum Mother Paradox*

It’s the contradiction many new mothers feel but rarely say out loud:
•You’ve never felt more full—and more empty.
•You’re surrounded by people—but feel completely alone.
•You’re expected to “enjoy every moment”—while barely surviving the day.
•You’ve just done something miraculous—and yet, you feel invisible.

Postpartum is one of the most beautiful and tender seasons—but also one of the hardest.
Our doulas support you emotionally and practically, so you can recover, bond, and feel human again.
You don’t have to do it all. You just have to rest—and let us help.

11/05/2025

One of the greatest privileges in this work is witnessing mothers being born.
Whether it’s a first-time mama discovering her strength or a seasoned mother finding new depths of love—we get to see it all up close.
Mothers don’t just raise the world—they run it. And we are so lucky to be a small part of their journey.
Here’s to the quiet power, the fierce love, and the everyday miracles of motherhood.

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