Matrescence Care

Matrescence Care is a maternal wellness practice supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood. Services include birth and postpartum doula care, lactation and infant feeding support, babysitting and maternal nutrition guidance rooted in holistic, evidence-informed care.

A core part of the work also includes nourishing, home-cooked meals & treats designed to support postpartum healing and recovery. These nutrient-dense, “food as medicine” meals are created to promote energy, support lactation, and ease the transition into new parenthood.

Matrescence Care is centered on whole-family support—addressing the physical, emotional, and nutritional needs of the mother and household—so families feel nurtured, informed, and supported through every stage of motherhood.

Packages & Add-Ons

  • Designed for families seeking support later in pregnancy or for those who have completed their birth preparation and desire dedicated emotional, physical, and advocacy support during labor and birth.

    Includes:

    • 1 prenatal planning visit

    • Birth preferences review and preparation

    • On-call availability beginning at 37 weeks

    • Continuous support throughout labor and birth

    • Support for vaginal birth, VBAC, or planned cesarean birth

    • Emotional, physical, and informational support

    • Advocacy support and communication assistance

    • Partner guidance and reassurance

    • Immediate infant feeding support

    • Up to 2 hours of support following birth

    • Use of labor support tools and comfort measures

  • Perfect for families seeking dedicated labor and birth support with postpartum follow-up care.

    Includes:

    • 1 prenatal planning visit

    • Birth preferences review and preparation

    • On-call availability beginning at 37 weeks

    • Continuous support throughout labor and birth

    • Support for vaginal birth, VBAC, or planned cesarean birth

    • Emotional, physical, and informational support

    • Advocacy support and communication assistance

    • Partner guidance and reassurance

    • Immediate infant feeding support

    • Up to 2 hours of support following birth

    • Use of labor support tools and comfort measures

    • 1 postpartum follow-up visit

  • Comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.

    Includes:

    • 2 prenatal planning visits

    • Personalized birth preferences planning

    • Birth education and comfort measure preparation

    • On-call availability beginning at 37 weeks

    • Continuous support throughout labor and birth

    • Support for vaginal birth, VBAC, or planned cesarean birth

    • Emotional, physical, and informational support

    • Advocacy support and communication assistance

    • Partner guidance and reassurance

    • Immediate infant feeding support

    • Up to 2 hours of support following birth

    • Use of labor support tools and comfort measures

    • 2 postpartum follow-up visits

    • Traditional recovery teas served during postpartum visits

  • A signature offering that combines comprehensive birth support with traditional postpartum nourishment and recovery care to support healing, restoration, and a gentle transition into motherhood.

    Includes:

    • 3 prenatal planning visits

    • Personalized birth preferences planning

    • Birth education and comfort measure preparation

    • On-call availability beginning at 37 weeks

    • Continuous support throughout labor and birth

    • Support for vaginal birth, VBAC, or planned cesarean birth

    • Emotional, physical, and informational support

    • Advocacy support and communication assistance

    • Partner guidance and reassurance

    • Immediate infant feeding support

    • Up to 2 hours of support following birth

    • Use of labor support tools and comfort measures

    • 3 postpartum follow-up visits

    • Traditional recovery teas served during postpartum visits

    • Customized postpartum nourishment consultation

    • 3 family-sized nourishing postpartum meal preparations, freshly prepared during postpartum visits

    • Traditional warming foods inspired by ancestral postpartum practices

    • Mineral-rich mocktails served during postpartum visits

    • Groceries and ingredients included

    • Extended postpartum recovery guidance focused on healing, nourishment, hydration, and lactation support

    Postpartum Nourishment Highlights

    • Three family-sized meals freshly prepared in your home

    • Customized postpartum menu tailored to your preferences and recovery needs

    • Warming, nutrient-dense ingredients to support healing and replenishment

    • Traditional postpartum foods inspired by ancestral nourishment practices

    • Meals designed to nourish both the recovering mother and family

    • Recovery teas and mineral-rich beverages included

    • Groceries and ingredients provided

  • Matrescence Memories $150

    • A collection of heartfelt, candid moments captured throughout your birth on your phone or camera, complemented by instant Polaroid keepsakes to preserve the first moments of meeting your baby. This offering is designed to document authentic memories while maintaining your birth experience as the priority.

    Includes:

    • Thoughtfully captured candid moments throughout labor and the immediate postpartum period

    • 10–20 instant Polaroid photos (depending on the birth)

    • Premium Polaroid film

    • A mini keepsake album to preserve your first family memories

    • Digital candid photos captured on your phone or camera, if desired

    This offering is intended as a heartfelt keepsake and is not a replacement for professional birth photography

  • Postpartum Support

    Gentle, personalized support designed to help you rest, recover, and settle into life with your new baby. Services are tailored to your family's unique needs and may include postpartum recovery support, newborn care guidance, infant feeding support, emotional encouragement, light household assistance, and nourishment-focused care to promote healing and well-being.

    Investment

    • $40 per hour

    • 3-hour minimum ($120 minimum booking)

    Military & First Responder Appreciation

    Matrescence Care proudly offers a 10% discount on postpartum support services for active-duty military families and first responders as a small token of appreciation for their service and dedication to our community. Valid military or first responder identification is required.

  • Childcare Services

    Reliable, nurturing childcare designed to support your family's unique needs during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Whether you need care for older siblings during labor, assistance while attending prenatal or postpartum appointments, or extra support as you recover and adjust to life with your new baby, childcare is provided in a safe, engaging, and compassionate environment. Services are tailored to your family's schedule and offered based on availability.

    Investment

    • $25 per hour

    • 2-hour minimum ($50 minimum booking)

  • • Complimentary Doula Consultation

    • Breastfeeding/Infant Feeding Support from a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist for Doula Clients

    • Referrals to Local professionals in Colorado Springs and Virtual resources for Doula Clients

Book Here: Complimentary Doula Consultation

Credentials & Training

  • B.Sc. in Human Nutrition

  • CPR/First Aid Certified

  • Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR)

    NDTR stands for Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered. An NDTR is a nationally credentialed nutrition professional trained in nutrition science, community and maternal nutrition, infant feeding and wellness, food service and meal planning, and evidence-based nutrition care and education. NDTRs work alongside Registered Dietitians (RDs) and other healthcare professionals to provide nutrition education, support, and guidance for individuals and families. Medical Nutrition Therapy is provided under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Dietitian (RD).

  • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)

    Completed Lactation Education Resources (LER) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist training, with education focused on evidence-based breastfeeding support, infant feeding, lactation counseling, common feeding challenges, milk production, latch and positioning, and compassionate support for families throughout the postpartum feeding journey. Additional lactation training hours completed through Winthrop University, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Breastfeeding Friendly Consortium, and Mighty Milk.

  • Birth Doula Training

  • Postpartum Doula Training

    Postpartum Doula Training

  • Spirit Song Traditional Postpartum Medicine Doula Training

    Completed Spirit Song Traditional Postpartum Medicine Doula Training through The Nafsa Project School (founded by Layla B. Rachid). Trained in Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Medicine, including Nafsa (the first 40 days), healing nutrition, and the six stages of recovery—welcoming, honoring, nourishing, nurturing, clothing, and celebrating the mother—with a focus on holistic, culturally rooted postpartum support.