Postpartum
A Journey of Embodied Integration
Birth is just the beginning
In the postpartum you have the power to
appreciate,
understand,
and love
the changes and transformations your body has undergone more than ever before.
Your birth experience is just the beginning of your postpartum journey. Trust me–the best is yet to come.
You’ve…
embraced your pregnancy journey,
experienced the powerful moments of birth,
and cradled your newborn in your arms.
But guess what? There’s still so much goodness–intimacy and connection with your body, your partner, and your intimacy– awaiting you.
Holistic & Comprehensive Wellness & Healing
Discover what it means to…
tap into pleasure in your transformed body,
embrace and adore your postpartum body,
and find love, acceptance, and juicy pleasure as you continue to transform in your postpartum journey.
Every part of your postpartum self–
your body, soul, and beyond–
deserves pleasure, intimacy, deep connection, and healing–
I’m here to guide you toward all of these goals.
As you heal and embrace your postpartum body, we’ll work together to embrace something just as important–transformation in your intimate life.
Pregnancy and birth change you in the best ways possible, but every now and then, even the best transformations need a little guidance.
My approach to holistic postpartum healing and pleasure means addressing all the elements of your vitality–
your physical healing,
your connection to your body, and
your access to love and pleasure after the transformation of birth.
What to Expect with Postpartum Healing & Health
My holistic approach includes support, encouragement, and guidance in areas like:
Sexuality and intimacy healing
Confidence in your transformed body
Episiotomy scar assistance
History of sexual trauma
The spiritual arch of birth and the postpartum
Postpartum resources and community building
Pelvic pain, painful sex, painful penetration
Rebuilding intimacy with yourself and partner
Prolapse and urinary incontinence
Vaginal dryness
Difficulty communicating your boundaries with your partner or others after sex
Resurfacing of sexual trauma after birth
Having the difficult conversation with your partner about intimacy
Why Postpartum Pleasure & Healing?
True Sexual Vitality should be more than just avoiding pain in your pelvis, the simple green light you’re given at your 6-week check-up to start having sex again, or Kegels and strengthening exercises recommended by your pelvic floor physical therapist.
Finding true sexual vitality after having a baby, whether it be 6 months or 6 years into the postpartum, takes care, guidance, and cross disciplinary awareness. Sexual fulfillment and vitality is achieved by tending to the structural body, the emotional body, and the cognitive self, all as one beautiful integrated being. At Body Compass, we believe in creating a holistic scaffolding of support for you to feel that your body is your home again.
Spaces for women to discuss intimacy after becoming a mother are few and far between. Discover the new language of your sexual self after having a baby, learn to hold with tenderness the shifts in your body after birth, and empower yourself to have the conversations with your partner that you’ve always needed. You can start your journey with a free introductory call here.
Who this approach is for:
Women or female bodied people who are experiencing…
Vaginismus
Painful sex
Painful periods
Absence of periods
Inability to orgasm
Lack of arousal, loss of libido
Anorgasmia
Accepting your maturing body
Confusion about your anatomy- g spot, cervix, a spot, p spot location
Hating the appearance of your vulva
Painful sex after birth
Loss of connection to sex and the yoni after birth
Pain post abdominal surgery
Fear of sex after birth
Disconnection from your fertility cycle, your bleed, and confusion about how your body really works
Fear of looking at your yoni after birth
Trouble with episiotomy scar/repair
History of sexual trauma
Prolapse
Pelvic pain
Vaginal dryness
Not feeling confident about your breasts
Difficulty communicating your boundaries with your partner or others after sex
Resurfacing of sexual trauma after birth
Chronic digestive issues due to stress
The Interconnected Nature of Postpartum and Intimacy
The hormonal shifts, the physical changes, and the emotional rollercoaster of the postpartum period all provide a fertile ground for transformation. Much like birth, postpartum is intricately linked with intimacy and sexuality. The body that has just carried, birthed, and now nourishes a child is also still an erotic body—a body capable of pleasure, connection, and power. Unfortunately, this aspect of postpartum is often ignored, leaving many feeling disconnected from their sense of self and their sexuality.
The Problem with Postpartum Health Standards
Our cultural standards for postpartum health and healing are not only too low but also deeply misguided. The postpartum checkup at six weeks is often presented as a green light to resume sexual activity, but without any real context on what has changed in the body, what might need to change in one's intimate life, or the reassurance that it is normal for sex to feel different. This lack of guidance leaves many without the tools they need to navigate postpartum intimacy in a healthy, empowered way.
Similarly, issues like postpartum incontinence are often normalized to the point of being joked about—many are led to believe that "leaking a little" when they laugh is just part of being a mother. In reality, this is not an inevitable progression of pelvic healing; it is a sign that the body needs more care and support. There is a profound lack of adequate postpartum healing support, and without it, many struggle with symptoms that could be resolved through proper attention and care.
Reclaiming the Postpartum Experience
Postpartum is often seen through the lens of what is lost—lost sleep, lost independence, even a lost sense of identity. But I see postpartum as a time for reclaiming. It is an opportunity to reclaim the body in its new form, to reclaim pleasure and intimacy, and to expand the boundaries of one's identity to include all that motherhood brings.
The postpartum experience can be likened to the ancient Mesopotamian myth of Inanna and her journey into the underworld. Inanna descends into darkness, is stripped of her layers, and ultimately rises again, transformed. Similarly, the postpartum period is a journey into the depths of oneself, a time of stripping away old identities and emerging with a new, empowered sense of self. It is a spiritual and emotional journey as much as it is a physical one—one that requires support, compassion, and the space to grow.
Through my work, I have seen how individuals can transform their relationship with their bodies during the postpartum period. I have seen clients rediscover their voices, set new boundaries, and find a new kind of sensuality and pleasure that is shaped by, but not limited to, their new roles. The postpartum journey, when approached with care and presence, can be a deeply empowering experience that fosters growth not just for the mother, but for all aspects of her life.
Your Path to Empowerment in the Postpartum Journey
The postpartum period is also a time when the inequities and challenges faced by women can feel most stark. The lack of societal support, the pressure to "bounce back," and the absence of space for real emotional healing can leave many feeling disconnected and isolated. My philosophy is about creating a supportive space where all parts of this journey are acknowledged and honored, where the messy, beautiful, challenging reality of postpartum can be met with compassion, understanding, and empowerment.
The postpartum period is not just about recovery—it’s about integration, empowerment, and reclaiming your body, your pleasure, and your identity. My expertise lies in guiding individuals through this transformation, helping them connect with their bodies in new ways, embrace the changes, and cultivate a sense of empowerment that extends beyond postpartum into every aspect of their lives.
I'm Nicole,
Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Doula, Postpartum Healer, Trauma-Informed Professional
My expertise in the postpartum experience focuses on integrating the emotional, erotic, and physical aspects of this journey. Just as I support clients through intimate coaching and birth, my work in the postpartum phase emphasizes the importance of connecting with pleasure, reclaiming one's sense of agency, and integrating all parts of the self—new mother, partner, and individual—into a coherent, empowered whole.
As a CSB, doula, and postpartum healer with focused training in trauma-informed and client-led bodywork, it is my driving mission to help you find comfort in your body, attunement with your desires, and the confidence within yourself to progress on your journey of self-growth. I wholly believe that your body–your pleasure, your love, and your acceptance–is your inherent compass to leading a full, vital, and fulfilling life. It is my passion and my privilege to walk with you every step of the way toward a better understanding and a clearer alignment of that compass.
