Celia Mansfield

About me

My approach to postpartum care is deeply holistic, rooted in the belief that when a mother is cared for, the whole family thrives. While I certainly love babies, my philosophy is simple: I am not here to hold babies—I am here to hold mothers. As a postpartum doula, clinical social worker, herbalist, and mother myself, I weave together evidence-based support with ancestral wisdom to nurture the emotional, physical, and spiritual transition into motherhood. My care may include nourishing postpartum meals tailored to your body's healing needs, herbal support, nervous system regulation, gentle bodywork, ancestral healing practices, and compassionate emotional support. I also bring a thoughtful eye to the home, helping with light housekeeping, tending to older siblings, and creating a peaceful environment where you can truly rest and recover. My intention is for every mother to feel deeply seen, cherished, and held during one of life's most sacred transformations. At this time, I am offering in-home postpartum doula services, allowing families to receive personalized, nurturing care in the comfort of their own homes.

Education

Master's of Social Work (2013)

Certified Herbalist @ School of Evolutionary Herbalism (2020)

Certification and training

Full Spectrum Doula @ Inner Bloom Doula Institute (2023)

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Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Practical support is often the foundation of my visits. This may include preparing nourishing, nutrient-dense meals designed to support postpartum healing, light housekeeping, organizing baby supplies, and helping create a calm, restorative home environment. Whether you need a warm meal waiting for you, an extra set of hands, or someone to entertain older siblings while you rest, I am here to ease the mental and physical load so you can focus on bonding with your baby and recovering. As a Clinical Social Worker, I also provide compassionate emotional support throughout the postpartum journey. Birth and early motherhood can bring immense love alongside unexpected emotions, grief, anxiety, identity shifts, and challenges. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can process your birth story, celebrate your victories, navigate difficult moments, and simply be witnessed exactly as you are. You do not have to carry it all alone. My care is deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom and traditional postpartum practices. I offer postpartum rituals such as Closing of the Bones, herbal sitz baths, yoni steaming, placenta tincturing, and more. These practices are intended to help mothers feel grounded, supported, and gently welcomed into this new chapter of life. As an herbalist, I create customized herbal support based on your individual needs. This may include nourishing teas, tinctures, herbal infusions, and handcrafted sitz bath blends to promote healing, comfort, and restoration during the postpartum period. I believe plants have long been our allies in caring for new mothers, and I am honored to weave this knowledge into my practice. I also incorporate gentle bodywork and nervous system support to encourage relaxation, reduce stress, and help mothers reconnect with their bodies after birth. Sometimes the greatest gift is simply slowing down, taking a deep breath, and allowing yourself to receive care. Above all, my intention is for every mother I serve to feel seen, honored, and deeply held. My hope is that when I leave your home, you feel a little lighter, a little more nourished, and reminded that you were never meant to do this alone.

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