The Sacred Trimester ™: Postpartum Retreat and Holistic Stay-Away

Restore Forward presents The Sacred Trimester™ Postpartum Retreat, a transformative postnatal retreat that integrates rituals, ceremonies, traditions, and holistic interventions from the various traditions to support new parents  and their newborns during the postpartum period. We aim to provide a holistic approach to postpartum recovery, encompassing physical, emotional, and cultural support for new parents and their babies.

As you embark on this incredible journey into parenthood, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Our retreat is a sanctuary rooted in the rich traditions of culturally-specific communities, where you can find solace, guidance, and healing during this sacred postpartum period. Here, we honor the significance of your journey, recognizing the profound importance of replenishing your spirit after the rigors of childbirth.

You are not alone on this journey. Our team of experienced caregivers and fellow mothers are here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, compassion, and unwavering support. As you immerse yourself in the embrace of our retreat, may you find the strength, wisdom, and inner peace you need to embrace the beautiful adventure of parenthood.

Who is this for:  We welcome those who have experienced perinatal loss, are pregnant, anyone with children under age 7 and those across multiple spectrums of parenting.

Key Features of the Retreat

•  Cultural Reconnection and Empowerment: Engage in workshops and activities to rediscover and honor your cultural and indigenous lineages, empowering you with ancestral wisdom and strength.
• Expert Guidance and Holistic Care: Receive personalized care from experienced caregivers who specialize in postpartum support, blending modern healthcare practices with traditional healing methods to address your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Sacred Postpartum Practices: Immerse yourself in gentle rituals and ceremonies that honor the sacredness of the postpartum period, promoting holistic healing and well-being both parents and baby.
• Nurturing Environment and Community Support: Retreat to a tranquil setting where you can rest, rejuvenate, and connect with other mothers in a supportive atmosphere, forging bonds and finding solidarity within a like-minded community.
• Practical Preparedness and Lasting Transformation: Gain practical knowledge and skills to navigate parenthood with confidence, alongside experiencing a transformative journey that leaves you renewed, empowered, and prepared to embrace the joys and challenges of motherhood with resilience and grace.

What is included? We offer the following: 

• Comfortable Accommodations: We prioritize comfortable accommodations infused with elements of design to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for mother and baby bonding.
• Child-Friendly and Newborn friendly spaces: Our retreat center is professionally staffed and operational 24/7, offering a blend of modern care practices with traditional culturally-grounded childcare methods upon request , ensuring that parents can rest and recover knowing their newborns are well cared for.
• Professional Care Team: Our diverse care team includes practitioners knowledgeable in culturally-based traditional healing practices, such as midwives, herbalists, and traditional birth attendants, alongside modern healthcare professionals, providing culturally sensitive guidance and care to support participants, parents and caregivers through their postpartum journey.
• Nutrition-based, Farm to Table Meals: We offer postpartum-tailored meals inspired by diasporic culinary traditions, incorporating nutrient-rich ingredients and traditional recipes known for their healing properties to support optimal recovery and well-being.
• Holistic Interventions: The Sacred Trimester retreat includes holistic interventions rooted in culturally-specific traditions, such as herbal baths, ancestral healing ceremonies, and storytelling sessions, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual healing for parents and babies.
• Educative Sessions: Our educational sessions blend Western medical knowledge with traditional wisdom, covering topics such as breastfeeding support, babywearing techniques, and ancestral parenting practices, providing participants, parents and caregivers with a holistic understanding of newborn care.
• Community Rituals and Ceremonies: We facilitate community rituals and ceremonies inspired by cultural traditions, such as naming ceremonies, drum circles, and blessingways, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among participants, parents and caregivers.
• Emotional Support: Our team of professionals provides culturally competent emotional support and guidance, drawing on healing modalities such as ritualized mourning practices and spiritual counseling to help parents navigate the emotional challenges of the postpartum period.

Why should you come to our retreat:

Emotional Support: Our retreats provide access to counselors, therapists, or support groups where parents can express their feelings, fears, and struggles in a safe and understanding environment. This can help alleviate feelings of isolation and provide validation for their experiences.

Peer Support: Connecting with other mothers who are going through similar experiences can be immensely beneficial. Sharing stories, advice, and coping strategies can help reduce feelings of loneliness and offer reassurance that they are not alone in their struggles.

Education and Guidance: Our retreats offer workshops or classes on topics such as postpartum depression, anxiety, coping mechanisms, and self-care practices. Equipping parents with knowledge and tools to navigate their mental health can empower them to seek help when needed and take proactive steps towards wellness.

Holistic Therapies: At Restore Forward, we offer holistic therapies such as massage, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, or aromatherapy, which have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. These practices promote relaxation, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being.

Physical Well-being: Taking care of one's physical health is closely linked to mental health. Retreats often provide nutritious meals, opportunities for gentle exercise, and access to healthcare professionals to ensure that parents are prioritizing their physical well-being, which can have positive effects on their mental health as well.

Respite and Relaxation: Restore Forward's postpartum retreats offer mothers a chance to step away from the demands of daily life and focus on self-care and relaxation. Having dedicated time to rest, rejuvenate, and recharge can significantly reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being.

Validation and Empowerment: Restore Forward retreats create a supportive and validating environment where parents and caregivers experiences are acknowledged and respected. Feeling understood and empowered can boost self-esteem and confidence, which are important factors in maintaining good mental health for new moms.

Throughout your time with us, you'll have the opportunity to experience the following key outcomes :

• Reconnect with Your Cultural and Indigenous Lineages: Through gentle workshops and storytelling sessions, we invite you to rediscover the wisdom and strength of your ancestors, empowering you to navigate parenthood with confidence and grace.
• Foster Your Own Self-Determination: Embracing your innate power and autonomy is essential on this journey. Our retreat provides a supportive space for you to cultivate inner resilience and embrace the unique path of motherhood that feels true to you.
• Honor the Sacredness of the Postpartum Period: This is a time of profound transformation, both physically and emotionally. We offer gentle care, rituals, and ceremonies designed to nourish your body, soothe your soul, and honor the sacred transition into parenthood.