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La Cuarentena

Starting at...
$980 + tax 10 day plan
$1700 + tax 20 day plan
$3000 + tax 40 day plan

la cuarentena refers to the first 40 days after giving birth. It literally translates to “quarantine,” and cuarenta means forty in Español. It's a time for new mothers to rest, recover, start breastfeeding, bond with their baby and let their sacred womb space heal. 

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The ancient text,The Book of Rites describes that the way a mother is nourished for up to the first 6 weeks after childbirth will determine how well she gives her light to the world for the next 40 years. Here at JCD we believe "the world" is the temple within oneself. This is a necessary sacred period of rejuvenation and reconnection of mind, body and spirit. 

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Our "lying in" period is built around Indigenous, Afro-diasporic and Hispanic traditions, but is built for the modern world and modern living. It features a combination of birth care and wellness professionals offering massage, yoga, meditation, warm baths, a specific diet and herbal drinks and remedies.

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reclaiming birthrights—

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La cuarentena consists of RETREAT, REST, RITUAL, SUPPORT + WARMTH

RETREAT— you and baby staying indoors and away from visitors as much and as long as possible (this doesn't include time connecting and grounding in nature within your personal space)

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REST—  staying in bed, limiting activities beyond personal and baby care

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RITUAL— rituals that support the metamorphosis of the body from woman to mother. Birth is a rite of passage, this should be honoured.

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SUPPORT— special diets of warming foods, tinctures, and plant medicines in the forms of teas and supplements give the body time and space. Support from doulas, therapists, family and caregivers allow for optimal rejuvenation.

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WARMTH— as the body releases the excess blood that it has accumulated over the duration of pregnancy the body must be kept warm through warm baths, steaming and body wrapping.

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Smoothie with Granola

how are you resting tho?

we come prepared—​

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We roll up in fully cuarandera and bruja de la cocina ready! We'll bring all the things needed to ensure cuarentena success. The necessities to store your food, the herbs to make your teas and tinctures, the aromatherapy aids and massage oils, yoni steam and sitz bath herbs and tools and even provide some pantry staples to hold you down. We'll also help to build your "nest" by setting your room to what is comfortable and personally nurturing for you.

menu ideas:

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10 DAYS—​​

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  • 10 days of prepped meals, tinctures and whole leaf teas

  • Prepartion of Mama Bowls

  • One (1) hand/arm, feet/leg massage to aid with postpartum swelling while sound bathing and guided meditation with affirmations

  • One womb massage

  • Aromatherapy head massage and hair washing

  • Sample size Jewel Child personal care products

  • Shantala baby massage education

  • Personal workbook and journal 

 

 

 

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20 DAYS—​

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  • 20 days of prepped meals, tinctures and whole leaf teas

  • Preparation of Mama Bowls

  • Two (2) hand/arm, feet/leg massages to aid with postpartum swelling while sound bathing and guided meditation with affirmations

  • Two (2) womb massages

  • Aromatherapy head massage and hair washing

  • Jewel Child personal care products

  • Light one-on-one restorative yoga 

  • Shantala baby massage education

  • Personal workbook and journal 

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40 DAYS—​

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  • 40 days of prepped meals, tinctures and whole leaf teas

  • Preparation of Mama Bowls

  • Four hand/arm, feet/leg massages to aid with postpartum swelling while sound bathing and guided meditation with affirmations

  • Two (2) womb massages and Two (2) full body massages

  • Aromatherapy head massage and hair washing

  • Jewel Child personal care products

  • Light one-on-one restorative yoga

  • Shantala baby massage education

  • One-on-one emotional wellness check-ins

  • Relationship Restoration check-ins for you and your partner with "Daddy Doula"

  • Personal workbook and journal 

FAQs

Can I customize my menu?

Of course! We'll forward a menu to you to choose your meals from. You'll have the option to choose from several different soups, quiches, sandwiches, salads etc. It's important for us to know any food allergies and restrictions as well.

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What if I'm gluten free, vegan or Halal? 

We always try our best to accommodate various dietary requests. The prices above are based on basic meat or vegetarian diets. Prices will adjust based on dietary requests and menu adjustments.

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What if I haven't finished all the food from the previous delivery? 

The idea is that your food supply doesn't run out before the next one arrives. If it does and you'd like to add more of something to the next drop off please just let us know when we call the day before, to check in. If let's say you still have all 6 muffins, you can request to have the scones or sweet loaf delivered frozen or we'll pop it in the freezer for you at drop off. 

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When do I order this service? How do I reserve my delivery date? 

You can order our Full Bellies at any time. Some families opt for meals to start immediately after baby is born to aid in recovery and prioritize family bonding. But we've had some families order a few weeks after baby when they're tired or overwhelmed and need a break. It's totally up to you.

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Is this service only for families you've doula'd for? 

Absolutely not! We had a family order 2 weeks of meals for one of the grandmas, to thank her for all of her time spent helping them after baby was born. There were meals ready and waiting for her when she got home, after a long day of baby cuddles. What a beautiful full circle gift.

 

What if I'd like meal prep for more than 7 days?

We'll take 10% off of your next 3 days, 15% off of an additional 5 days and 20% off of an additional 7 days of meals. If you'd like to repeat this cycle we increase the discount in increments of 5%, respectively. 

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