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Prepare for postpartum. Recover with support.Prepare for postpartum. Recover with support.
Take the assessment to receive your personalized preparation or recovery rhythm

Prepare for postpartum. Recover with support.

Mothersource is a holistic guide for pregnancy preparation and the first 42 days after birth, helping you follow a clear daily rhythm for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system support, and knowing when to reach for more help.
Mothersource is a holistic guide for pregnancy preparation and the first 42 days after birth, helping you follow a clear daily rhythm for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system support, and knowing when to reach for more help.
  • Learn the missing postpartum education most women never receive before they go home
  • Use Mothersource to understand your postpartum body, symptoms, stage, and support needs
  • Open the app each day for a stage-specific care rhythm—meals, tonics, rest, body care, and support—so you know what to follow without searching or guessing.
Courtney Lafourcade
Created byCourtney Lafourcade
Creator of Mothersource, teaching the missing postpartum framework for nourishment, rest, body care, emotional steadiness, and support.
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Today's Protocol

20 min • Self-Care techniques and meal prep

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Take the assessment to receive your personalized preparation or recovery rhythm
WHY MOTHERS TURN TO MOTHERSOURCE

You were prepared for birth. Now learn how to recover.

Most mothers are sent home with instructions for the baby, but no trusted place to understand their own body or follow a recovery rhythm. Mothersource turns postpartum education into practical daily structure for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support—so you know where to begin when recovery feels uncertain.

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Well done!

You've completed 21 days of intentional postpartum recovery practices this month!

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The missing postpartum curriculum

Understand what is actually happening in your body after birth — digestion, depletion, warmth, rest, mood, bleeding, energy, and support — so postpartum stops feeling random.

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Daily rhythms, not scattered tips

Follow one clear preparation or recovery sequence for your stage instead of piecing together advice from appointments, texts, books, social media, and late-night searches.

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Your body’s signals become a plan

Use daily check-ins to turn symptoms, energy, digestion, mood, sleep, feeding rhythm, body care, and available support into the next practical step for your care rhythm.

The only app you need

Why Mothersource becomes the place to turn

This app guides new mothers through the crucial 42-day postpartum window using time-tested Ayurvedic /holistic principles. Each day, you'll receive step-by-step protocols for nourishment, herbal remedies, self-massage, and restorative rest—helping you heal, replenish, and thrive. The app adapts to your stage with a readiness quiz, delivers personalized recommendations, and seamlessly guides you from free resources to deeper support. It's everything you need for holistic postpartum recovery in one place.

Prepare for postpartum. Recover with support.Prepare for postpartum. Recover with support.
Take the assessment to receive your personalized preparation or recovery rhythm

Prepare for postpartum. Recover with support.

Mothersource is a holistic guide for pregnancy preparation and the first 42 days after birth, helping you follow a clear daily rhythm for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system support, and knowing when to reach for more help.
Mothersource is a holistic guide for pregnancy preparation and the first 42 days after birth, helping you follow a clear daily rhythm for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system support, and knowing when to reach for more help.
  • Learn the missing postpartum education most women never receive before they go home
  • Use Mothersource to understand your postpartum body, symptoms, stage, and support needs
  • Open the app each day for a stage-specific care rhythm—meals, tonics, rest, body care, and support—so you know what to follow without searching or guessing.
Courtney Lafourcade
ByCourtney Lafourcade
Creator of Mothersource, teaching the missing postpartum framework for nourishment, rest, body care, emotional steadiness, and support.
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Your Postpartum Coach

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Today
Plan
Progress
Coach
Hero image

Today's Protocol

20 min • Self-Care techniques and meal prep

Continue activity
Take the assessment to receive your personalized preparation or recovery rhythm
WHY MOTHERS TURN TO MOTHERSOURCE

You were prepared for birth. Now learn how to recover.

Most mothers are sent home with instructions for the baby, but no trusted place to understand their own body or follow a recovery rhythm. Mothersource turns postpartum education into practical daily structure for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support—so you know where to begin when recovery feels uncertain.

Feature image

Well done!

You've completed 21 days of intentional postpartum recovery practices this month!

filter_vintage

The missing postpartum curriculum

Understand what is actually happening in your body after birth — digestion, depletion, warmth, rest, mood, bleeding, energy, and support — so postpartum stops feeling random.

favorite

Daily rhythms, not scattered tips

Follow one clear preparation or recovery sequence for your stage instead of piecing together advice from appointments, texts, books, social media, and late-night searches.

auto_mode

Your body’s signals become a plan

Use daily check-ins to turn symptoms, energy, digestion, mood, sleep, feeding rhythm, body care, and available support into the next practical step for your care rhythm.

The only app you need

Why Mothersource becomes the place to turn

This app guides new mothers through the crucial 42-day postpartum window using time-tested Ayurvedic /holistic principles. Each day, you'll receive step-by-step protocols for nourishment, herbal remedies, self-massage, and restorative rest—helping you heal, replenish, and thrive. The app adapts to your stage with a readiness quiz, delivers personalized recommendations, and seamlessly guides you from free resources to deeper support. It's everything you need for holistic postpartum recovery in one place.

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Morning Mindful Check-In

Nourishing Meal Prep

Today's Protocol

20 min • Self-Care techniques and meal prep

Start activity

Rest & Recovery Log

Including everything you need to succeed:

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A pregnancy and postpartum assessment

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The app starts by understanding whether you are preparing during pregnancy or already postpartum, then looks at your stage, symptoms, support, feeding rhythm, and recovery needs.

calendar_today

A clear daily care rhythm

keyboard_arrow_down

Mothersource organizes recovery into a practical rhythm: nourishment every few hours, milk tonics and teas, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support.

ramen_dining

Postpartum nourishment education

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn what to eat and drink for your stage: warm cooked meals, broths, kitchari, ghee, milk tonics, teas, spices, and digestion-supportive preparation methods.

self_improvement

Body-care and repair rituals

keyboard_arrow_down

Know when and how to use rituals like abhyanga, belly-binding support, herbal baths, breathwork, and rest positioning based on your stage of recovery.

insights

Progress signals that guide care

keyboard_arrow_down

Track Nourishment, Rest & Recovery, and Mood & Energy as orientation signals so the app can connect your daily patterns to the next practical support step.

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A guide when you feel alone

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Ask questions when you are tired, unsure, or between appointments and receive grounded answers shaped by Courtney’s postpartum education and holistic doula care.

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Educational mini-lessons on postpartum wellness and Ayurveda

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn the why behind each protocol with concise, expert-backed lessons delivered at the right moment.

auto_awesome_motion

Automated journey from free resources to deeper support

keyboard_arrow_down

Seamlessly move from daily guidance to digital courses or private sessions as your needs evolve.

support_agent

Expert support access for personalized questions and care

keyboard_arrow_down

Easily connect with wellness experts for additional guidance or to book private sessions when needed.

Created by Courtney Lafourcade, Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula and Holistic Birth Mentor

“I created Mothersource because mothers are sent home with a baby — but without a recovery education.”

Courtney Lafourcade

Courtney Lafourcade

Creator of Mothersource, teaching the missing postpartum framework for nourishment, rest, body care, emotional steadiness, and support.

After my own postpartum experience, I saw how many women are prepared for birth but not for the physical, emotional, and identity recovery that begins when they get home. Mothersource brings my postpartum education into one clear app: what to eat, how to rest, how to care for your body, what symptoms to pay attention to, what support to ask for, and how to move through the first 42 days with structure. It blends Ayurvedic postpartum wisdom, doula care, and practical maternal health education in a way that feels grounded, modern, and doable.

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What Mothersource helps you navigate after birth

Understand why postpartum recovery deserves as much preparation as birth
Name what your body is moving through after birth
Use warm nourishment to support digestion, energy, and replenishment
Build a realistic rest and support structure
Practice body-care rituals that support comfort and healing
Know what to prioritize in each recovery window
Track nourishment, rest, mood, energy, digestion, and symptoms
Translate your check-ins into simple next steps
Feel less alone when postpartum feels overwhelming
Move through the first 42 days with structure, language, and support
PERSONALIZED POSTPARTUM GUIDANCE

Guidance that turns your symptoms into the next right step

Mothersource does not hand you generic postpartum tips. It uses your stage, symptoms, digestion, energy, mood, feeding rhythm, and support level to help you understand what may be happening and choose the next practical step for your day.

spa

Nourishing Morning Ritual for Postpartum Recovery

Personalized Practice • 14 min

Begin your day with a gentle, Ayurvedic-inspired routine tailored to your postpartum stage. This practice supports healing, balances energy, and nurtures your body and mind with restorative self-care, herbal nourishment, and mindful rest.

What to do
local_cafe
Warm Herbal Tea & Mindful Breathing
3 min
chevron_right
self_improvement
Gentle Abhyanga Self-Massage
6 min
chevron_right
bedtime
Restorative Rest & Guided Visualization
4 min
chevron_right
restaurant
Nourishing Breakfast Preparation
6 min
chevron_right
How Mothersource guides you

From “no one prepared me” to a clear recovery plan

In a few minutes, Mothersource turns your answers into a practical preparation or recovery rhythm that helps you understand what your body may need and what to follow today.

Onboarding Quiz

Which stage best describes you?

Currently pregnant (3rd trimester)
Just delivered (0-2 weeks postpartum)
In recovery (2-6 weeks postpartum)
Beyond 6 weeks, seeking ongoing support
1

Take the preparation or recovery assessment

Share where you are in pregnancy or postpartum, what symptoms you are noticing, how depleted or supported you feel, and what your body needs most right now.

Your Plan

Week 1

Laying the Foundation

Self-Care Introduction
How to prepare  Nourishing Meals
Herbal Tea Rituals
Restorative Sleep Practices
Week 2Upcoming

Deepening Recovery

2

Receive your stage-specific plan

Get a personalized plan organized around nourishment, milk tonics, warmth, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support.

Today, July 26

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Morning Mindful Check-In

Reflection • 3 min

Nourishing Meal Prep

Activity • 8 min

Abhyanga & Herbal Nourishment

Activity • 12 min

Rest & Recovery Log

Journal • 4 min

3

Open today’s care rhythm

See the meals, tonics, rest, body-care practice, reflection, and support request that fit your stage—without having to search or guess.

Your Progress

Nourishment Score

82%

as of Jul 18

AprilJuly

Rest & Recovery Score

85%

as of Jul 18

AprilJuly
4

Track what your body is telling you

Use recovery metrics to notice patterns in nourishment, rest, mood, energy, digestion, symptoms, and support so your guidance becomes more specific over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Mothers who finally had a postpartum map

Real reflections from mothers who wanted more than generic postpartum advice — they wanted to understand what was happening in their bodies and what to do next.

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I didn't realize how much postpartum preparation could change my experience. Her approach to nourishment, recovery, and holistic postpartum care helped me feel more confident, more informed, and better equipped to care for both myself and my baby. The knowledge I gained continues to shape the way I approach motherhood, and I only wish every mother had access to this kind of guidance."
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VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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"Before working with Courtney, I had no idea how much support a mother truly needs after birth. Learning about nourishment, body care, and simple daily recovery practices completely changed the way I experienced postpartum. I felt more prepared, more confident, and understood what my body needed during those first weeks. The guidance I received is something I'll carry with me throughout motherhood."
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J. Clark
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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“This was the postpartum education I didn’t know I needed. I felt supported, nourished, and more confident because I finally understood what my body was moving through.”
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Eleanor V.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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"One of the biggest takeaways for me was understanding that postpartum recovery deserves just as much preparation as birth itself. This course helped me become more intentional about how I nourished my body, cared for myself, and approached recovery. Looking back, I only wish I had learned these practices during pregnancy rather than three weeks postpartum."
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Shayla R.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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"Courtney's guidance answered questions I didn't even know to ask. Her approach blends traditional wisdom with modern maternal health in a way that feels practical, supportive, and easy to apply. I gained a deeper understanding of how to care for myself before and after birth, and I felt more confident making choices for both myself and my baby. Every mother deserves this kind of guidance as she prepares for postpartum."
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Stephanie G.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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“As a first-time mom, I had no map for what would happen to my body after birth. Courtney’s guidance gave me language, structure, and practical tools that made postpartum feel far less overwhelming.”
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Elizabeth T.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

What to know before you begin your recovery plan

Is Mothersource a course, an app, or postpartum support?
expand_more
What makes this different from general postpartum tips?
expand_more
How much time does the daily guidance take?
expand_more
Do I need to understand Ayurveda or holistic care first?
expand_more
How does Mothersource use my recovery metrics?
expand_more
What kind of support is included?
expand_more
Your preparation and recovery rhythm

Know what to follow before and after birth.

Take the assessment and receive personalized Mothersource guidance for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support—shaped by Courtney Lafourcade’s postpartum education and holistic doula care.

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A pregnancy and postpartum assessment

keyboard_arrow_down

The app starts by understanding whether you are preparing during pregnancy or already postpartum, then looks at your stage, symptoms, support, feeding rhythm, and recovery needs.

calendar_today

A clear daily care rhythm

keyboard_arrow_down

Mothersource organizes recovery into a practical rhythm: nourishment every few hours, milk tonics and teas, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support.

ramen_dining

Postpartum nourishment education

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn what to eat and drink for your stage: warm cooked meals, broths, kitchari, ghee, milk tonics, teas, spices, and digestion-supportive preparation methods.

self_improvement

Body-care and repair rituals

keyboard_arrow_down

Know when and how to use rituals like abhyanga, belly-binding support, herbal baths, breathwork, and rest positioning based on your stage of recovery.

insights

Progress signals that guide care

keyboard_arrow_down

Track Nourishment, Rest & Recovery, and Mood & Energy as orientation signals so the app can connect your daily patterns to the next practical support step.

check_circle

A guide when you feel alone

keyboard_arrow_down

Ask questions when you are tired, unsure, or between appointments and receive grounded answers shaped by Courtney’s postpartum education and holistic doula care.

school

Educational mini-lessons on postpartum wellness and Ayurveda

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn the why behind each protocol with concise, expert-backed lessons delivered at the right moment.

auto_awesome_motion

Automated journey from free resources to deeper support

keyboard_arrow_down

Seamlessly move from daily guidance to digital courses or private sessions as your needs evolve.

support_agent

Expert support access for personalized questions and care

keyboard_arrow_down

Easily connect with wellness experts for additional guidance or to book private sessions when needed.

Created by Courtney Lafourcade, Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula and Holistic Birth Mentor

“I created Mothersource because mothers are sent home with a baby — but without a recovery education.”

Courtney Lafourcade

Courtney Lafourcade

Creator of Mothersource, teaching the missing postpartum framework for nourishment, rest, body care, emotional steadiness, and support.

After my own postpartum experience, I saw how many women are prepared for birth but not for the physical, emotional, and identity recovery that begins when they get home. Mothersource brings my postpartum education into one clear app: what to eat, how to rest, how to care for your body, what symptoms to pay attention to, what support to ask for, and how to move through the first 42 days with structure. It blends Ayurvedic postpartum wisdom, doula care, and practical maternal health education in a way that feels grounded, modern, and doable.

IMG_9506

What Mothersource helps you navigate after birth

Understand why postpartum recovery deserves as much preparation as birth
Name what your body is moving through after birth
Use warm nourishment to support digestion, energy, and replenishment
Build a realistic rest and support structure
Practice body-care rituals that support comfort and healing
Know what to prioritize in each recovery window
Track nourishment, rest, mood, energy, digestion, and symptoms
Translate your check-ins into simple next steps
Feel less alone when postpartum feels overwhelming
Move through the first 42 days with structure, language, and support
PERSONALIZED POSTPARTUM GUIDANCE

Guidance that turns your symptoms into the next right step

Mothersource does not hand you generic postpartum tips. It uses your stage, symptoms, digestion, energy, mood, feeding rhythm, and support level to help you understand what may be happening and choose the next practical step for your day.

spa

Nourishing Morning Ritual for Postpartum Recovery

Personalized Practice • 14 min

Begin your day with a gentle, Ayurvedic-inspired routine tailored to your postpartum stage. This practice supports healing, balances energy, and nurtures your body and mind with restorative self-care, herbal nourishment, and mindful rest.

What to do
local_cafe
Warm Herbal Tea & Mindful Breathing
3 min
chevron_right
self_improvement
Gentle Abhyanga Self-Massage
6 min
chevron_right
bedtime
Restorative Rest & Guided Visualization
4 min
chevron_right
restaurant
Nourishing Breakfast Preparation
6 min
chevron_right
How Mothersource guides you

From “no one prepared me” to a clear recovery plan

In a few minutes, Mothersource turns your answers into a practical preparation or recovery rhythm that helps you understand what your body may need and what to follow today.

Onboarding Quiz

Which stage best describes you?

Currently pregnant (3rd trimester)
Just delivered (0-2 weeks postpartum)
In recovery (2-6 weeks postpartum)
Beyond 6 weeks, seeking ongoing support
1

Take the preparation or recovery assessment

Share where you are in pregnancy or postpartum, what symptoms you are noticing, how depleted or supported you feel, and what your body needs most right now.

Your Plan

Week 1

Laying the Foundation

Self-Care Introduction
How to prepare  Nourishing Meals
Herbal Tea Rituals
Restorative Sleep Practices
Week 2Upcoming

Deepening Recovery

2

Receive your stage-specific plan

Get a personalized plan organized around nourishment, milk tonics, warmth, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support.

Today, July 26

6
V

Morning Mindful Check-In

Reflection • 3 min

Nourishing Meal Prep

Activity • 8 min

Abhyanga & Herbal Nourishment

Activity • 12 min

Rest & Recovery Log

Journal • 4 min

3

Open today’s care rhythm

See the meals, tonics, rest, body-care practice, reflection, and support request that fit your stage—without having to search or guess.

Your Progress

Nourishment Score

82%

as of Jul 18

AprilJuly

Rest & Recovery Score

85%

as of Jul 18

AprilJuly
4

Track what your body is telling you

Use recovery metrics to notice patterns in nourishment, rest, mood, energy, digestion, symptoms, and support so your guidance becomes more specific over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Mothers who finally had a postpartum map

Real reflections from mothers who wanted more than generic postpartum advice — they wanted to understand what was happening in their bodies and what to do next.

Quote
I didn't realize how much postpartum preparation could change my experience. Her approach to nourishment, recovery, and holistic postpartum care helped me feel more confident, more informed, and better equipped to care for both myself and my baby. The knowledge I gained continues to shape the way I approach motherhood, and I only wish every mother had access to this kind of guidance."
M
starstarstarstarstar
Marie Q
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"Before working with Courtney, I had no idea how much support a mother truly needs after birth. Learning about nourishment, body care, and simple daily recovery practices completely changed the way I experienced postpartum. I felt more prepared, more confident, and understood what my body needed during those first weeks. The guidance I received is something I'll carry with me throughout motherhood."
J
starstarstarstarstar
J. Clark
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
“This was the postpartum education I didn’t know I needed. I felt supported, nourished, and more confident because I finally understood what my body was moving through.”
E
starstarstarstarstar
Eleanor V.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"One of the biggest takeaways for me was understanding that postpartum recovery deserves just as much preparation as birth itself. This course helped me become more intentional about how I nourished my body, cared for myself, and approached recovery. Looking back, I only wish I had learned these practices during pregnancy rather than three weeks postpartum."
S
starstarstarstarstar
Shayla R.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"Courtney's guidance answered questions I didn't even know to ask. Her approach blends traditional wisdom with modern maternal health in a way that feels practical, supportive, and easy to apply. I gained a deeper understanding of how to care for myself before and after birth, and I felt more confident making choices for both myself and my baby. Every mother deserves this kind of guidance as she prepares for postpartum."
S
starstarstarstarstar
Stephanie G.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
“As a first-time mom, I had no map for what would happen to my body after birth. Courtney’s guidance gave me language, structure, and practical tools that made postpartum feel far less overwhelming.”
E
starstarstarstarstar
Elizabeth T.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

What to know before you begin your recovery plan

Is Mothersource a course, an app, or postpartum support?
expand_more
What makes this different from general postpartum tips?
expand_more
How much time does the daily guidance take?
expand_more
Do I need to understand Ayurveda or holistic care first?
expand_more
How does Mothersource use my recovery metrics?
expand_more
What kind of support is included?
expand_more
Your preparation and recovery rhythm

Know what to follow before and after birth.

Take the assessment and receive personalized Mothersource guidance for nourishment, milk tonics, rest, body care, nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and support—shaped by Courtney Lafourcade’s postpartum education and holistic doula care.