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Perimenopause Through the Eyes of Ayurveda: A Journey Back to Balance
Perimenopause as a Sacred Transition There’s a moment in every woman’s life when the rhythm of her body begins to change. Her cycle shifts — sometimes gently, sometimes abruptly.Her energy feels unpredictable, her emotions closer to the surface, her sleep lighter. This is perimenopause — a natural, sacred transition that modern culture often treats as something to “fix,” rather than something to understand . But Ayurveda , the ancient science of life, offers a different l

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Nov 83 min read
Epidural Birth & Healing: Finding Your Way Back to Wholeness
Birth unfolds in many ways. Sometimes, despite our hopes for a natural experience, interventions like an epidural become part of the journey. It might be a conscious, empowering choice — or a decision made in the flow of labor. However it happens, what matters most is how we care for ourselves afterward . Epidurals can offer relief, but they also alter the natural physiology of birth — softening the body’s communication pathways, delaying sensation, and sometimes leaving mot

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Oct 273 min read
Home Birth in the Netherlands: What Many Expat Women Wonder—and How to Prepare
For many expats or women coming from countries where childbirth is heavily medicalised, the idea of birthing at home in the Netherlands feels both inspiring and a little mysterious. The Dutch system is built in a way that often supports physiological birth (natural, low-intervention birth) with midwives attending low-risk pregnancies, home births being a respected option, and a strong focus on maternity care. The Netherlands has the highest home birth rate with 30% of Dutc

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Oct 174 min read
What is a Satori Process?
When people first hear about the Satori Process , they often wonder: What is it really about? How is it different from a retreat, or...

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Sep 173 min read
Choosing Your Birth Doula: A Gentle Guide for Moms-to-Be
Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most transformative experiences of a lifetime. It is powerful, tender, and sometimes...

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Sep 13 min read


What is a Doula and what does she do?
If you are c

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Nov 4, 20201 min read


Fall..ing into a new seasonal routine
Invite simplicity and warmth to balance Vata Dosha

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Oct 9, 20202 min read


Summer is coming...or not?
Discover how to keep the balance between seasons

Ayu Doula Ombretta
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Support your immunity in times of Covid-19. Part 1
The power of a well established daily routine

Ayu Doula Ombretta
May 13, 20204 min read


Breath your stress away: unilateral breathing
Simple practice to release anxiety

Ayu Doula Ombretta
May 10, 20203 min read


Sweetwater Lactation Tee
How to promote milk production after birth?

Ayu Doula Ombretta
May 9, 20202 min read
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