Neela Assadi Ghomeshi is a dedicated Nutrition Coach and esteemed Pre/Postnatal Health Lifestyle Companion. With an unwavering commitment, she provides comprehensive and holistic support to women during the transformative phases of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. In a recent interview, we spoke with Neela, delving into the profound benefits of self-care during the initial 40 days after childbirth. Her insight and advice gracefully guide mothers toward safe and effective self-nurturing practices during this pivotal period.
During those essential 40 days postpartum, Neela’s mission is to guide mothers through a journey of soulful and practical healing. Below are Neela’s suggestions for how women can nurture themselves and their bodies during this critical postpartum phase:
- Essential Nourishment for Swift Recovery: Neela emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body with the essential nutrients it necessitates for recuperation. This entails rejuvenating and replenishing the body’s depleted resources.
- Self-Care as Self-Preservation: Amidst the whirlwind of newborn care, Neela advocates for self-care as a cornerstone of self-preservation. By prioritizing their own well-being, mothers can impeccably attend to their infants’ needs.
- Embracing Grace Amidst Challenges: Neela encourages mothers to grant themselves grace in moments of challenge. By acknowledging that parenthood has its own set of inherent obstacles, mothers can navigate them with a sense of mindfulness and self-compassion.
- Seeking Support and Delegation: Acknowledging the weight of responsibilities, Neela underscores the importance of seeking help and delegating tasks. This strategic approach allows mothers to focus on their recovery and fostering a bond with their newborns.
- Cultivating Partner Rhythms: With the arrival of a child, the dynamics of relationships inevitably shift. Neela advocates for nurturing open communication and cultivating partner bonds to weather this transition smoothly.
In the journey of postpartum wellness, Neela empowers women to embrace their individual needs, tend to their bodies, and unearth resilience through self-care. With this guidance, the postpartum phase becomes a time of renewal, healing, and empowerment. The foundation of holistic well-being for both mothers and babies is established long before conception and extends beyond childbirth. Through collaborative and tailored sessions with Neela, you will explore every facet of health during the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. Neela addresses vital topics, including:
- Nutritional Essentials: From the moment of conception to postpartum recovery, Neela will adeptly steer you through stage-specific nutrition. You will delve into concepts such as eating for two, healthy weight gain management, decoding labels, and making informed choices while shopping.
- Pregnancy Progression: Discover what each stage holds, create a birth plan that aligns with your needs and desires, nurture a thriving womb environment, and learn the significance of physical activity and stress reduction.
- A Healthy Start: Neela will empower you with the knowledge about breastfeeding, fostering quality sleep, and establishing a strong foundation for both mother and baby.
Neela encapsulates her ethos with these words,“The female body is extremely intuitive and is constantly communicating with us. After a woman delivers, it is so necessary to provide her with the nurturing she needs, but often fails to request. During this period, she is meant to receive. A sacred time to rest, recover and restore — from nutrition to TLC. We are your companion, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where you are encouraged to be your authentic self. It is an exchange of energy and care that fuels a new mother from within, making a commitment to invest in herself and allow others to take care of her.”
Stepping into motherhood’s embrace, Alivio Wellness emerges as a guiding light, navigating you through a sea of information. Customizing individualized tools and resources to your unique preferences, we ensure your readiness to make informed choices. Book your pre/postnatal health coaching session with Neela today!
Neela Asaadi Ghomeshi, the founder of Soul and Spoons, has devoted her life’s work to uplifting women through holistic well-being practices. Holding a dual certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, Neela possesses an expertise that guides women towards balance and vitality from preconception through the journey of motherhood. Although originating from the dynamic cityscape of New York City, Neela now calls Miami, Florida her home.
Neela’s vocation to specialize in postpartum care finds its roots in her upbringing within a Middle Eastern household. She witnessed firsthand the incredible strength and resilience of the women around her, who played multifaceted roles as nurturing caretakers for their families and communities. As Neela embarked on her coaching journey, she recognized that the innate calling to empower women was deeply embedded within her DNA. With active compassion, Neela confronts the reality that our society often neglects to bestow new mothers with the indispensable recovery time they rightly deserve following childbirth.