Having a baby can be a joyous moment in the life of a family. Having a knowledgeable guide can help with the huge transition through birth and into parenthood. Combining Full Spectrum Doula work with East Asian Medicine provides an opportunity for healing during pregnancy, birth, and coming out of the initial postpartum period as healthy or healthier than before pregnancy. Dr. Shani A. Cooper performs birth doula services and postpartum care throughout San Diego County. With her years of experience and patient-focused approach, she can help you effectively navigate this magical time and create a birth and postpartum treatment plan to achieve the best possible outcome.
A Birth Doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides continuous emotional, physical, and educational support to an individual who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help birthing people have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.
The first 40 days after birth is considered the Fourth Trimester. In East Asian Medicine it is called Zuo Wei Zi and is a time for radical rest for the birthing person while they get to know their new loved one. This is a time to nourish the body and the soul with comforting foods like broths and soups, and allowing the healing of birth to happen in a natural state. Dr. Cooper provides in-home care during this postpartum time and provides care for the birthing person to include:
Belly Binding
Healing Broths and Teas
Lactation Education and Support
Acupuncture and Botanical Medicine
Dr. Cooper performs these services in your home to allow you time to just be with yourself and baby. No extra running around, assisting with your postpartum healing plan, helping you find and educate your postpartum village to allow you to thrive as you take your first steps after your re-birth as a parent.
When you’re looking grow your family you need to receive treatment from a trusted birth professional. Dr. Cooper has years of hands-on experience integrating Western and Eastern medical techniques to help patients achieve optimal results. Reach out to Root & Soul today to find out how to achieve optimal birth and postpartum healing and create a customized care plan for lasting improvement to your overall health.
Shani Cooper is a Naval Veteran & Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, specializing in chronic pain management & digestive and women’s health issues. reproductive health and microneedling acupuncture in La Mesa.
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Office Hours
Monday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 2:00 9m - 6:00 pm
Contact Us
9131 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 108 La Mesa, CA 92115
619-483-1173
info@rootandsoul.com