The Healing Mother: Doctor-Led Postpartum Recovery & Lactation Support Program

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(Designed & Led by Dr. Akanksha Sharma, MBBS, MD)

The birth of a child is also the birth of a mother. 🌸 Your body has performed a marathon, and the 42 days following delivery (The Sacred Window) are critical for preventing long-term depletion, hormonal crashes, and physical injury.

The Healing Mother is a clinical bridge between hospital discharge and returning to “normal” life. We don’t rush; we restore. 🕊️

The 6-Week Restorative Roadmap 🗺️

🩹 Week 1-2: The Acute Healing Phase

Tissue Repair Nutrition: High-collagen and micronutrient-dense protocols to support C-section incision healing or perineal recovery.
The “Liquid Gold” Support: Science-backed lactation nutrition to establish a healthy milk supply without depleting the mother’s own stores.
Digestive Fire (Agni): Utilising Ayurvedic-inspired warm, easy-to-absorb foods to restart a sluggish postpartum digestive system.

⚖️ Week 3-4: Hormonal & Iron Restoration

The Postpartum Mood Shield: Nutrient strategies (Omega-3s, Vitamin D, Magnesium) to support the “Baby Blues” and emotional regulation.
Iron & Blood Building: Aggressively replenishing stores lost during delivery to fight postpartum fatigue and hair loss.
Core & Pelvic Floor Awareness: Gentle, doctor-approved breathwork—no “workouts,” just functional re-engagement.

🔋 Week 5-6: Metabolic Rebuilding

Sustainable Energy: Balancing macronutrients to support the high caloric demand of breastfeeding while stabilising blood sugar.
Circadian Re-alignment: Strategies to manage the metabolic impact of sleep deprivation.
The Transition Plan: Preparing your body for a safe return to gradual physical activity and long-term wellness.

Why This Program is the Gold Standard for Recovery 🏥

🩺 Clinical Oversight: Direct guidance from an MD on what is “normal” healing versus what needs medical attention.
🚫 Anti-Bounce Back Culture: We explicitly reject the pressure to “lose the baby weight” immediately, focusing instead on bone density and muscle preservation.
🌿 Tradition Meets Science: Blending traditional confinement wisdom with evidence-based maternal nutrition.
🤱 Lactation Safety: Ensuring all nutritional recommendations are safe for the breastfeeding infant.

Enrollment & Investment📅

Duration: 45 Days (The traditional and clinical recovery window).
Format: Weekly Progress Reports + Personalised Recovery Guide + Lactation Troubleshooting (WhatsApp support during working hours) + Weekly meal plans. 📱
Investment: SGD 300 (Enrolment follows a brief Readiness Review to ensure you are medically cleared for the program.)

💌 A Note from Dr. Akanksha: “You cannot pour from an empty cup. To care for your baby, you must first heal yourself. We treat these six weeks as a sacred time for your body to rebuild its foundation.”