Mothersource · Self-Paced Online Course
The Postpartum
Method.
A complete Ayurvedic recovery system for the 42-day window after birth.
Lifetime access · Self-paced · Instant start
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Diet & NourishmentHerbal RestorationAbhyanga & Belly BindingThe 42-Day PlanSutika ParicharyaC-Section ModulePostpartum VisionVillage BuildingDiet & NourishmentHerbal RestorationAbhyanga & Belly BindingThe 42-Day PlanSutika ParicharyaC-Section ModulePostpartum VisionVillage Building
The reality
You have a birth plan.
You have a birth plan.
Who is planning for you?
Nine months of building a human leaves the body open, depleted, and cavernous after birth. Most women arrive at their fourth trimester overwhelmed and underprepared — not because they didn't try, but because no one gave them a real container for recovery. The 40-day window lays the path for the next 40 years. This is that container.
"Given the right support, love, and guidance — a mother can step into motherhood without losing herself, and emerge from the 42 days more whole than she entered them."
— Courtney, Mothersource Founder
The framework
Built on four pillars.
Built on four pillars.
Rooted in Sutika Paricharya.
Every module returns to the clinical Ayurvedic framework that has guided postpartum recovery for thousands of years. This is not wellness content. This is a system.
01
Diet & Nourishment
Warm, oily, easily digestible foods that rebuild tissue and restore Agni — your digestive fire — after the depletion of birth.
02
Herbs
Dashmula, Panchakola ghee, Shatavari, Stania Rasayana — specific preparations for postpartum tissue rebuilding and hormone support.
03
Rest
Structured, protected rest. Not aspirational — practical. How to build the container that makes true recovery possible in the first 42 days.
04
Abhyanga & Binding
Daily warm oil self-massage from womb to feet. Belly binding for uterine support and nervous system regulation. Both with step-by-step tutorials.
Inside the course
Twelve modules.
Twelve modules.
Everything you need.
Self-paced. One hour per week. Lifetime access. Begin in pregnancy, return to it postpartum. Click each module to explore.
01
Your Vision & Postpartum Plan
Mind mapping exercise and vision board to define your unique postpartum experience. Pinpoint your key concerns, gauge what matters most, and uncover the connections between your needs before birth arrives.
02
Ayurvedic Foundations
The five elements, the three doshas, Prakriti and Vikriti. Why Ayurveda applies specifically to postpartum — and how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha each shift after birth and what that means for your recovery.
03
Diet & Nourishment
The benefits of ghee, carbohydrates, and warming foods for tissue rejuvenation. What to eat, what to avoid, and why — with recipes built specifically for the postpartum body and its depleted state.
04
The Herbs Pillar
Panchakola ghee, Dashmula, sweet lotus water, lactation tea, savory digestive chewing herbs, mother's garlic chutney, and Stania Rasayana. What each does in the postpartum body and exactly how to use them.
05
Abhyanga & Belly Binding
Why sesame oil penetrates all seven tissue layers. How to begin at the womb and work to the feet. Full self-massage tutorial. Belly binding benefits and a complete step-by-step binding tutorial.
06
The Rest Pillar
Structured, protected rest in the 42-day window. How to create the conditions for rest when everything around you is demanding the opposite — and why this is a clinical necessity, not a preference.
07
Understanding Postpartum Imbalances
Recognising signs of imbalance. How to restore it. When to seek clinical support. A dedicated section on postpartum hair loss — the Vata connection, and specific recovery protocols.
08
Building Your Village & Cocoon
The first steps in building your support structure. What your village can include and how to create your postpartum cocoon at home — with a full curated list of what to have in place before birth.
09
The 42-Day Rejuvenation Plan
Week by week: Weeks 1–2 rest and bonding. Week 3 gentle movement. Week 4 building strength and routine. Week 5 deepening self-care. Week 6 new rhythms. Week 7 reflection and releasing the bounce-back myth.
10
C-Section Ayurveda
Dietary recommendations, herbal support, body practices, belly binding timing, massage protocols, rest and warmth guidance — all adapted specifically for C-section recovery with personalised planning support.
11
Holistic & Emotional Support
Meditation and mindfulness for the postpartum body. Reconnecting with yourself. Emotional and mental health resources. Navigating sleep deprivation, breastfeeding challenges, and identity shifts with compassion.
12
Building Your Support System
Creating your circle of care. Asking for help. Online connection. A curated resource directory — postpartum organisations, books, mental health links, and trusted product recommendations.
Also included
Your complete resource library.
Every enrollment includes immediate access to the full Mothersource bonus suite — practical tools from day one through your entire recovery.
Bonus 01
Ayurvedic Recipe Book
Nourishing postpartum recipes built for the depleted body — warm, oily, digestible.
Bonus 02
10-Day Meal Plan
A complete eating plan for Days 1–10 after birth. No decision fatigue. Just nourishment.
Bonus 03
Postpartum Protocol Calendar
Your 42-day recovery mapped day by day. Print it, follow it, return to it.
Bonus 04
Postpartum Vision Board
To anchor your recovery intention before birth — clarity before the window opens.
Bonus 05
Postpartum Herb List
Every herb referenced in the course with usage notes and sourcing guidance.
Bonus 06
Must-Have Essentials List
Curated recommendations: Banyan Botanicals, Seed probiotics, Mothership Milk, and more.
Bonus 07
Birth Room Checklist
Everything to have in place before birth day — so you arrive home prepared.
Bonus 08
Six Downloadable Checklists
Foods to avoid, kitchen essentials, pantry, shopping, self-care, and recovery.
Who this is for
Made for the woman
Made for the woman
who prepares.
This is for you if —
- ✓You are in your third trimester and want a real recovery plan before birth
- ✓You went through postpartum before without support and want a different experience this time
- ✓You value Ayurveda, food as medicine, and holistic approaches to healing
- ✓You cannot access a full-time postpartum doula but want clinical-level guidance
- ✓You are a birth worker adding Ayurvedic postpartum tools to your practice
This is not for you if —
- ×You want a quick fix and plan to bounce back immediately after birth
- ×You are not open to Ayurvedic or traditional healing frameworks
- ×You are not willing to invest time in building your postpartum plan
What mothers say
Real women.
Real women.
Real recovery.
I'm a longtime birth and postpartum worker and I can't recommend this resource enough. It's comprehensive and a must-have for new parents and perinatal support workers alike. The content manages to dish out everything you need to replenish body, mind, and spirit after birth. The recipes are accessible regardless of kitchen expertise — but don't let their simplicity fool you.
K. Harrigan · Birth & Postpartum WorkerI found Courtney when I was 11 months postpartum and I wish I found her sooner. The course is invaluable regardless of what stage you're in — and would have been an absolute game changer for me a year ago. It would have saved me $35,000 on a night nurse who didn't offer an ounce of what this course does.
Meredith Littas Desantos · Mother
Courtney Lafourcade
Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula · Holistic Birth Mentor · Integrative Nutrition CoachI built this course because I went into my own postpartum believing I had it handled — and I didn't. The overwhelm, the depletion, the absence of a real plan sent me deep into Ayurveda, into Sutika Paricharya, and into years of practice supporting mothers in Los Angeles, London, and Paris.
The Postpartum Method is everything I wish I had known. Clinical, practical, and built for the modern woman who takes her recovery seriously.
Questions
What you need to know
Do I need to know Ayurveda already?
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No. The course opens with a full Ayurvedic foundations module — the five elements, the three doshas, Prakriti and Vikriti. You will understand the framework before applying it.
Is this relevant if I'm having a C-section?
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Yes. There is a dedicated C-section Ayurveda module covering dietary recommendations, herbal support, body practices, belly binding timing, and personalised recovery planning.
How much time does it take?
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One hour per week is the recommended pace. Fully self-paced — move through it on your own schedule, in pregnancy or postpartum.
How long do I have access?
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Lifetime access. The course and all bonus materials are yours permanently, including any future updates.
Does this address postpartum depression?
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The course includes specific resources on recognising signs of imbalance, the Vata connection to postpartum mood, and when to seek clinical support — including a curated directory of postpartum mental health organisations. It creates the foundation that supports emotional recovery alongside clinical care.
Course or Virtual Planning Package — which is right for me?
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The course is a complete self-guided system. The Virtual Planning Package is personalised 1:1 support with Courtney directly. If you are unsure, book a discovery call and we will find the right fit together.
Enroll today
The 42 days begin
The 42 days begin
before birth.
The women who move through postpartum with the most ease are the ones who planned for it.
$397 Self-paced · Lifetime access · Instant start