212: The Postpartum Our Ancestors Practiced and We Were Never Meant to Forget with Hadlee Jah
Mon Jan 05 2026
Join Lexy Davis in this heartfelt and eye opening episode of Heart Snuggles as she sits down with Hadhee Jah, an Ayurvedic postpartum doula from the Maldives. Together, they explore the power of traditional postpartum care, the beauty of Maldivian birth practices, and the emotional journey of healing from trauma in relationships.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Traditional childbirth practices in the Maldives, including communal support for laboring mothers and holistic postpartum rituals.Ayurvedic postpartum healing techniques—like warm oil massages, belly binding, and nurturing routines that support recovery after birth.Hadhee Jah’s transformative birth story, the challenges she faced, and the deep spiritual connection she felt with her grandmother during labor.How to choose the right midwife and navigate the hospital system to create a safe, empowering, and personalized birth experience.Whether you're a soon-to-be parent, a birth worker, a doula, or someone exploring healing, motherhood, and cultural traditions, this episode offers powerful insights, emotional depth, and timeless wisdom.
Golden Nuggets From This Episode:
✨ “If there’s no respect, there’s no love.”— because true love can only grow where dignity, safety, and honor exist.
✨ “The body holds the natural wisdom and blueprint to give birth.”— reminding us that birth is an instinctive, ancient power built into us.
✨ “Imagine a world where every new mother is cared for with daily massages.”— a world where mothers heal with gentleness, nourishment, and unwavering support.
✨ “A mother after birth is deeply vulnerable to coldness, dampness, and the elements.”— which is why postpartum care must be warm, intentional, and protective.
✨ “When a woman is allowed to birth through her body’s own rhythm, she is transformed by the experience.”— becoming stronger, more connected, and awakened to her inner power.
✨ “It’s a privilege to say I experienced co-birthing.”— sharing the sacred act of bringing life into the world with deep presence and support.
✨ “Hospitals follow specific timeframes for birth—often without mothers fully realizing it.”— a reminder to stay informed, empowered, and involved in every decision.
✨ “We’re not just losing knowledge of natural birth—we’re losing the traditions that nurture mothers after birth.”— traditions that once protected, strengthened, and honored the mother’s healing.
✨ “It takes only one generation to forget the way our ancestors gave birth.”— showing how quickly sacred wisdom can disappear if not preserved.
✨ “Birth education is something I passionately advocate for.”— because informed mothers create safer, stronger, and more empowered birth experiences.
Connect More with :
IG: @hadheejahbirthkeeper
Website: www.hadheejahbirthkeeper.com
Her Postpartum Book: https://www.books.by/postpartumisforever or https://amzn.to/3Lf2Lye
More Lexy from Heart Snuggles:
Soft Girl Season {Instant Access Course}
Dating + Relationship Coaching - https://iamlexydavis.com/
Instagram: Alivetoenjoy & Heart Snuggles
Timestamps from episode:
01:59 - Lessons on Love and Trauma Bonding03:22 - Understanding Respect in Relationships04:19 - Hadhee Jah's Journey to Becoming a Doula04:51 - The Impact of Medicalization on Birth05:54 - The Importance of Postpartum Care07:30 - Ayurvedic Practices for New Mothers09:25 - Traditions from the Maldives10:27 - Mother Warming and Postpartum Traditions12:13 - The Role of Community in Birth14:27 - Healing Through Birth Trauma16:03 - Supporting the Postpartum Journey17:46 - The Experience of a Traumatic Birth20:57 - The Role of Advocacy in Birth22:00 - The Importance of Knowledge in Birth24:49 - The Hospital Experience and Interventions28:08 - Preserving Ancestral Birth Practices30:14 - The Power of Choice in Birth32:06 - Finding the Right Midwife34:56 - Resources for Birth Education42:54 - Advocating for Women's Choices in Birth46:34 - The Continuum of Birth, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding
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Join Lexy Davis in this heartfelt and eye opening episode of Heart Snuggles as she sits down with Hadhee Jah, an Ayurvedic postpartum doula from the Maldives. Together, they explore the power of traditional postpartum care, the beauty of Maldivian birth practices, and the emotional journey of healing from trauma in relationships. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Traditional childbirth practices in the Maldives, including communal support for laboring mothers and holistic postpartum rituals.Ayurvedic postpartum healing techniques—like warm oil massages, belly binding, and nurturing routines that support recovery after birth.Hadhee Jah’s transformative birth story, the challenges she faced, and the deep spiritual connection she felt with her grandmother during labor.How to choose the right midwife and navigate the hospital system to create a safe, empowering, and personalized birth experience.Whether you're a soon-to-be parent, a birth worker, a doula, or someone exploring healing, motherhood, and cultural traditions, this episode offers powerful insights, emotional depth, and timeless wisdom. Golden Nuggets From This Episode: ✨ “If there’s no respect, there’s no love.”— because true love can only grow where dignity, safety, and honor exist. ✨ “The body holds the natural wisdom and blueprint to give birth.”— reminding us that birth is an instinctive, ancient power built into us. ✨ “Imagine a world where every new mother is cared for with daily massages.”— a world where mothers heal with gentleness, nourishment, and unwavering support. ✨ “A mother after birth is deeply vulnerable to coldness, dampness, and the elements.”— which is why postpartum care must be warm, intentional, and protective. ✨ “When a woman is allowed to birth through her body’s own rhythm, she is transformed by the experience.”— becoming stronger, more connected, and awakened to her inner power. ✨ “It’s a privilege to say I experienced co-birthing.”— sharing the sacred act of bringing life into the world with deep presence and support. ✨ “Hospitals follow specific timeframes for birth—often without mothers fully realizing it.”— a reminder to stay informed, empowered, and involved in every decision. ✨ “We’re not just losing knowledge of natural birth—we’re losing the traditions that nurture mothers after birth.”— traditions that once protected, strengthened, and honored the mother’s healing. ✨ “It takes only one generation to forget the way our ancestors gave birth.”— showing how quickly sacred wisdom can disappear if not preserved. ✨ “Birth education is something I passionately advocate for.”— because informed mothers create safer, stronger, and more empowered birth experiences. Connect More with : IG: @hadheejahbirthkeeper Website: www.hadheejahbirthkeeper.com Her Postpartum Book: https://www.books.by/postpartumisforever or https://amzn.to/3Lf2Lye More Lexy from Heart Snuggles: Soft Girl Season {Instant Access Course} Dating + Relationship Coaching - https://iamlexydavis.com/ Instagram: Alivetoenjoy & Heart Snuggles Timestamps from episode: 01:59 - Lessons on Love and Trauma Bonding03:22 - Understanding Respect in Relationships04:19 - Hadhee Jah's Journey to Becoming a Doula04:51 - The Impact of Medicalization on Birth05:54 - The Importance of Postpartum Care07:30 - Ayurvedic Practices for New Mothers09:25 - Traditions from the Maldives10:27 - Mother Warming and Postpartum Traditions12:13 - The Role of Community in Birth14:27 - Healing Through Birth Trauma16:03 - Supporting the Postpartum Journey17:46 - The Experience of a Traumatic Birth20:57 - The Role of Advocacy in Birth22:00 - The Importance of Knowledge in Birth24:49 - The Hospital Experience and Interventions28:08 - Preserving Ancestral Birth Practices30:14 - The Power of Choice in Birth32:06 - Finding the Right Midwife34:56 - Resources for Birth Education42:54 - Advocating for Women's Choices in Birth46:34 - The Continuum of Birth, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding