What is Cuarentena?
Cuarentena (quar-an-teen-uh) refers to the Mexican postpartum tradition of 40 days of postpartum care, often referred to as ‘mothering the mother’. It includes healing meals, herbal healing aids, and Cerrada Postparto, or ‘closing of the bones’.
In the Mexican tradition, it is believed that the soul of the birthing parent leaves the body temporarily during birth in order to give the baby’s soul space to travel from the spiritual realm, into the mortal realm, using the birther’s body as a pathway. Cerrada Postparto (Closing of the Bones) not only gives physical support and healing, but also returns the missing soul to its home. Everything that is included in the Cuarentena tradition is instrumental in this healing, and in keeping the tradition whole. For these reasons, Cuarentena will only be offered as a full package.
Cuarentena Package
$650
Traditionally, Mexican birthers have their own family members cooking, drawing baths, mixing herbs, and administering ceremonies continuously throughout the 40 days postpartum. For our purposes, the Cuarentena tradition has been split into 6 weekly visits following birth. These visits include:
–Two meals, specifically formulated for postpartum healing
–Your choice of cleansing: vaginal steam, herbal bath/foot bath, or anointing oils
–Cerrada Postparto (Closing of the Bones)
-Healing herbs, tea, and warming salve for postpartum period
-Recipes, and a list of healing postpartum foods
Each individual visit lasts between 2-4 hours, and all materials are provided.
Belly Binding may be added with purchase of the Cuarentena package for $50 for the first session, $25 for additional sessions.
Belly binds may be purchased with advance notice.
If you have any questions, concerns, or to book, contact Jenica.