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Village Blossom
Trauma-informed perinatal support, debriefing & massage.
We are Kerryn & Mariya, postpartum doulas, birth trauma practitioners, mothers and more. We are passionate about providing holistic trauma-informed support and education to families in the perinatal period and beyond. We are working to decrease the prevalence of birth trauma and shift the narrative of pregnancy and postpartum care.
We have seen first hand how important it is to work through our own stories and wounds to prevent projecting these onto our children. We believe that to be able to work through our stories and thrive as the parent we aspire to be we need compassion and validation. We believe the more we work on healing our wounds the more we will change the stories of future generations.
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Our services
Perinatal support & education
We discuss, plan, and prepare you for pregnancy & birth. Get a clear vision of how you want to navigate the system, themes and roadblocks that arise for you. Unpack your fears and ensure you feel empowered and equipped with strategies that allow you to understand your choices, have realistic expectations for your postpartum period and anything else in your journey that you have questions about.
Birth Debriefing
Our birth debriefing services involve a 90 minute 1:1 session to share and honour your birth story. Every birth experience deserves to be heard, regardless of how your baby was born or where. An opportunity to explore the themes and feelings surrounding your birth, understand why they have arisen and work towards healing old wounds.
Full body Relaxation Massage
Experience ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with our 60-minute in-home full body relaxation massage. Our professional therapist will bring the spa to the comfort of your home, allowing you to unwind in a familiar and serene environment.
Servicing within 15-20km from Elwood depending on direction. Contact us to confirm if you are unsure if we service your area.
Postpartum Planning Workbook
Our postpartum workbook will help you plan and prepare for a realistic postpartum period.
It will have you feeling aware, informed and empowered as you enter this transformative period feeling knowledgeable & supported.
Covering topics including family dynamics & values, parenting styles, newborn/baby behaviour, building your village, nutrition, self care and more. With lots of questions, prompts, ways to ask for help and examples of how to set clear boundaries it allows you to confidently align your support with what you need.
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“I wanted to say a great big thank you for our chat today. I was feeling very overwhelmed and not even sure where to start or how to start preparing for my next birth and postpartum period. Now I feel like I have a plan forward......I’m sure this will also help me to think of all the questions I want to ask the team.... Also thanks for just creating the space and reminding me that my feelings are valid and that I don’t have to downplay the seriousness of my next birth/postpartum period.”
Client Testimonials
“I was shared Mariya’s details after the birth of my first child. She offered a beautiful and safe space for me to delve into healing some post birth trauma. Her gentle, open and nurturing approach made me feel supported and held and I was so grateful to be able to give attention to myself with her guidance and understanding.”
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