- Deep rest + nourishment so your body can heal
- Emotional support so you feel seen, supported, and safe
- Learning practices you can carry forward into motherhood
- healing support so you feel grounded and connected
- A guided transition vs a checklist of tasks
What This Support Really Means for You
Now is the time to nourish the mother
I’ve seen how often new mothers are expected to bounce back, carry on, and quietly hold everything together while their own needs fall to the bottom of the list. I believe postpartum deserves more than survival. It deserves rest, nourishment, and compassionate care that honors how much a woman has given. You deserve to be tended to in this season, so your healing becomes the foundation you stand on for years to come, not something you have to circle back to later.
Serving:
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Communities
I'm an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Ayurvedic postpartum doula (Inner Sun & Moon Graduate) & 500 HR Yoga Teacher and Personal trainer since 2007.
I specialize in pre/postpartum wellness through an Ayurvedic lens. Pre/postpartum fitness has been something I've focused on for 19 years now and is my passion & calling in life.
I host a weekly podcast, Peaceful Power Podcast and have written two cyclical living books- Divine Body Wisdom and Ayurvedic Approach to Healing Your Menstrual Cycle.
I graduated from Shakti School in 2019 as an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. I'm a 500 HR Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic postpartum doula graduate from Inner Sun & Moon AyurDoula Program.
My other interests are playing tennis, watching the Hallmark Channel, and enjoying my morning cup of coffee. I also love exploring my favorite nature trail with my two boys and hubby.
time to Meet Your Doula.
Andrea Claassen
• Warm, Ayurvedic meals & teas tailored to your body’s needs
• Gentle postpartum rituals (oil massage, belly support, guided rest)
• Nervous system support (breath work, meditation, yoga-based recovery)
• Help establishing nourishing rhythms with your baby
• Emotional support, postpartum check-ins, and resource recommendations
- Each session will be a two Hour visit which includes a warm cooked meal, and bodycare practice tailored to your needs that week.
- I will provide the Ayurvedic herbs/teas/massage oils. You will provide the groceries each week.
Your Postpartum Doula Support Might Include:
What You’ll Experience
$1100
5 Visits
$2000
9 Visits
$4000
18 visits
Choose the option that works best for you!
The first weeks after birth are sacred and the way you are cared for sets the tone for your health, energy, and confidence as a parent.
With Ayurvedic postpartum care, you’re not just supported functionally, you’re held in a rhythm that honors your body’s deep need for rest, nourishment, and emotional attunement.
Why This Matters
Herbal support is based on what your needs are which could be foods, beverages, flower essence, or bath blends. All will be created to help you find your hormonal balance again.
Herbs
Ayurveda follows a mostly meat free diet the initial weeks postpartum and slowly introduces foods that might be harder to digest as your agni (digestion) gets stronger. All foods are warm & cooked to keep mama nourished and replenished after birth.
Nourishment
Rest
The initial 6 weeks take time to slow down following the 5x5x5 rule. Yoga nidra, meditation, baths, yoni steams, womb basti are all ways I introduce ancient healing techniques to help you rest.
Massage
Abhyanga is vital in the first 42 days postpartum for new mamas. It helps reduce anxiety, ground the mind, and reduce dryness in the body. I will teach you how to do massage for yourself as well as provide abhyanga massage when I'm there.
4 Pillars of Ayurvedic Postpartum Care
You provide the groceries each week. I will let you know what supplies are needed. Any Ayurvedic herb, or odd item I will provide such as dashamula, shatavari.
Typically people will book around 25-30 weeks or pregnancy. I only take 1-2 clients a month.
I am located in St. Paul, MN and travel to most suburbs within a 30 mile driving radius.
Yes, I will share what I'm thinking of making for the coming week and you can choose which option sounds best for you! I have a few different cookbooks I use focused on your digestion during this period.
Each visit is around 2 hours and I usually start with making you a dashamula tea, and start cooking your meal that day. We will do a bodycare practice such as abhyanga, yoni steam, belly binding or yoga nidra, meditation depending on what you need.
Totally fine. I have had several clients not know a ton about Ayurveda but want the core principles of what Ayurveda offers during the postpartum period. Rest, nourishment, herbal support and massage. All can benefit if you are craving the slowing down energy to restore your ojas. (vital energy)
Select your question and scroll down to see the answer!
frequently asked Questions
- Truly heal after birth, not just “get through” your recovery
- Be guided with warmth + presence not left alone to figure it out
- Build confidence as a new mom with compassionate care
- Integrate postpartum wisdom from Ayurveda into your daily life
- Want to feel taken care of and have a support system
This support is for you if you want to:
Who This Is For
Lori
I didn't know much about Ayurveda but, Andrea guided me effortlessly through practices that left me feeling nourished and having a bit of energy.
Testimonials...
Katy
I loved having the support in the initial postpartum window. I felt nourished with the meals & herbal support I received form Andrea.
Kelly
I loved the teas, food and just getting to rest. I felt taken care of and like I was getting a warm hug each time Andrea came.
I'm ready. Let's go!
Pricing information
- All plans include a free 45 minute initial consult.
- Payment Plans are available, 1/4 of payment due upon booking dates to secure spot.
- You provide the groceries, I do the cooking.
- You can space out the days as needed ideally completed in the first 42 days postpartum.
