Rootswise Doula

Rootswise Doula Crystal Lyons - Holistic homebirth + postpartum support in Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas.

This line may sound strong—but so is the truth behind it.When we ignore, override, or medicalize women’s bodies without ...
01/13/2026

This line may sound strong—but so is the truth behind it.

When we ignore, override, or medicalize women’s bodies without reverence, we don’t just lose wisdom—we lose trust in the very systems designed to protect mothers and babies. Female physiology is not a flaw to fix or rush past. It is intelligent, cyclical, and worthy of deep respect—especially in birth and postpartum.

Honoring women means slowing down, listening to the body, and building care around how we are actually designed… not asking women to betray themselves to fit a broken model.

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This is the postpartum world I’m helping to create in 2026 — rooted in biology, tradition, community, and deep respect f...
01/12/2026

This is the postpartum world I’m helping to create in 2026 — rooted in biology, tradition, community, and deep respect for mothers. Postpartum doesn’t need more fixing. It needs remembering🤍

Which one do you want more of?

So true…all these years later, I still remember who brought me food, who helped me, who showed up. I will hold those mem...
01/08/2026

So true…all these years later, I still remember who brought me food, who helped me, who showed up. I will hold those memories in my heart forever & cherish those people who met me in my vulnerability with nothing but love.

To be in the presence of the mamababy dyad is an honor…it’s holy ground. Don’t miss out on the blessings of helping the new mamas in your life💖

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01/08/2026

Who will be your 7 sisters?💞

Had to share this truth bomb from 💣 I have a lot of pregnant mamas tell me they’re worried about postpartum depression....
01/06/2026

Had to share this truth bomb from 💣

I have a lot of pregnant mamas tell me they’re worried about postpartum depression.

If this is you, I can’t stress enough the importance of spending as much time as you can during your pregnancy gathering your village and educating yourself about postpartum nutrition.

I see way too many couples thinking they can just wing it postpartum….this is a recipe for disaster.

You’ll need all hands on deck & your nutrition even more dialed in than it is now.

The nuclear family set up leaves new parents flailing if they’re not super intentional about setting up support. Combine that with poor eating habits leading to nutrient depletion and just about anyone would feel depressed.

In postpartum, we’ve really got to leave behind the spirit of independence that’s ingrained in us in the US. This is not a time to “be strong” & “push through”.

Real postpartum healing cannot be done in isolation.

You need lots of people caring for you and your home so you can really rest and eat well. True postpartum care is preventative medicine.

Lean in to the lingering✨
01/03/2026

Lean in to the lingering✨

Just a quick note to say thank you for being here with me for the Birthworker Advent Content Challenge! Every like, comm...
01/03/2026

Just a quick note to say thank you for being here with me for the Birthworker Advent Content Challenge! Every like, comment, DM, save & share is so appreciated! And a huge thank you to Lauren for your inspiration and support 🫶

Hi, I’m Crystal, a holistic postpartum doula. I’ve been sharing the heart of my work for the last 24 days, and I’m excited to keep going into 2026.

There’s so much in store for the new year, including expanded in-person and online offerings, digital guides, herbal products and meal delivery, and the birth of my blog and newsletter.

I’ll also continue to show up consistently here 3–4 times a week. This content challenge really helped me hone in on my message and has fired me up to reach even more moms—to help them have a truly supported and informed postpartum.

May you find time this holiday season for rest and ease. We are the beacons of our families, the magic makers, and rest is how we keep our Light from dimming. Have grace with yourself and whatever pace your current life chapter calls for, remembering that it is always ebbing and flowing.

As these young men (my babies!🥺) remind me regularly: the days are long, but the years are short.

Many blessings from my family to yours ✨

But if you want to know what I’m definitely saying, it’s this—the mainstream postpartum narrative is failing women.We’ve...
01/03/2026

But if you want to know what I’m definitely saying, it’s this—the mainstream postpartum narrative is failing women.

We’ve been taught to override our bodies, rush recovery, ignore ancestral wisdom, and call it “normal.” And then we wonder why so many mothers feel depleted, anxious, and disconnected in the weeks and months after birth.

Hi, I’m Crystal, a holistic postpartum doula, and for the 24 days of Advent I’m sharing the heart of my work so people can understand what I do—and why it matters.

Traditional postpartum care holds truths you’re unlikely to hear from your doctor, a hospital birth class, or on TV. And when those truths are honored, healing looks very different.

This is why having a holistic postpartum doula can change everything about your postpartum journey.

Yes. I am saying that.

PS
I’m not saying you should get in touch for support in 2026 because my calendar is already filling up, but I’m not not saying that😉

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Santa Cruz, CA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(831)818-4562

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