Postpartum Protocols & Methodology
A restorative model proven to improve healing, emotional stability, and the quality of early family life.
The most overlooked phase of maternity care is after birth
Poor sleep, mental health challenges, and lack of structured recovery are leaving mothers vulnerable and unsupported.
1 in 7
mothers experience postpartum depression within the first year after birth
55%
postnatal women report poor sleep quality and deprivation, leading to health issues later on
90%
of new mothers report feeling unprepared - and 95% say their support is inadequate
“When you go home, you feel like you’re in the wilderness.”
Donna Alvarado
Senior Medical Writer, Stanford Health Care
92% of Sanhu House guests report feeling less anxious and more prepared for motherhood.
Meet Your Sanhu Circle Care Leaders
Jy-ah Min | Director of Experience & Ops, Postpartum Doula
Jy-Ah Min is the Director of Experience and Operations at Sanhu House and a certified postpartum doula. With 20 years of creative and operational experience, she blends her love for storytelling and human-centered design with evidence-based postpartum care. Her work in Health & Safety at The Walt Disney Company strengthened her commitment to creating safe, nurturing environments for families. After living across four continents, she connects easily across cultures and cares deeply about advocating for mothers and families no matter their background.
Jy-Ah’s Why: “We need higher standards and a fresh perspective—postpartum is an opportunity for every mother to transition into a stronger, healthier, and happier version of herself. Our society should honor and celebrate postpartum as an essential journey into motherhood and help mothers thrive, not survive!”
Dana Morgan | Maternal Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula
Dana is Sanhu House's Maternal Specialist and Full Spectrum Doula who has long been drawn to babies and birth. She earned her B.A. in 2012 and began nursing school with plans for Labor and Delivery, then shifted toward doula work to support families more personally and continuously. In 2015 she completed Full Spectrum Doula training with Doula Trainings International in Marin County. During the COVID-19 era, she expanded her scope with Childbirth Education training, deepening her focus on education and empowerment across birth and postpartum care.
Dana's Why: "I genuinely believe that peace on earth begins at birth. I do not take it lightly that families trust me to care for them and their new babies during the most raw and intimate time in their lives and I feel genuinely honored to do this work"
Discover Sanhu House’s Training Methodology
Sanhujori, reimagined for today.
Our doulas are trained in a structured model rooted in Sanhujori. Every touchpoint protects rest, maintains warmth, and prioritizes nutrition, with firm but kind boundaries that keep the mother at the center. Care is non-clinical and evidence informed, delivered through simple daily rituals that are repeatable, trackable, and calm by design.
Why Our Doulas Feel Different
- Philosophy first. Each action maps to rest, warmth, nutrition, and boundaries. Nothing is ad hoc. Daily rituals are scheduled, not improvised.
- Team, not solo. Families are supported by a primary doula plus concierge coordination and specialists, with standardized handoffs and shared notes so care is continuous even when faces change. Backup is guaranteed.
- Designed environment. We set up gear, sanitize, and maintain a warm, quiet space. Protocols cover setup, safety, and documentation, with supervisor oversight and next-day priorities in plain sight.
- Structured nourishment. Hydration and meals are sequenced around recovery, not convenience. Broths, soups, and warm beverages arrive bedside as a ritual cue, not a random snack.
- Communication that scales. Your private WhatsApp “Sanhu Circle” connects you with doulas, concierge, and HQ for updates, resources, and quick triage, reducing repetition and keeping everyone aligned.
The Sanhujori Foundations We Train
Rest
- Protected sleep windows with consolidated tasks and predictable routines.
- Evening wind-down, turndown rituals, and low-stimulus settings that cue the nervous system to settle.
Warmth
- Heat therapy that is comfort focused, including Tomarion infrared or red clay warming pads, warm compresses, and pre-warmed linens.
- Mugwort footbaths, warming socks, and guided decompression moments.
Nutrition
- Daily soups and broths that are easy to digest, with protein and grain add-ins for steady energy.
- Korean teas like roasted barley or red bean, plus lactation lattes when indicated.
- Pantry planning before the stay so nourishment is seamless on day one.
Boundaries
- Scripts that set visitor limits, and a calm household cadence.
- Consent-first language, scope clarity, and respectful partner roles that reduce friction.
What Our Doulas Are Trained To Do
Baby feeding and lactation guidance frameworks
- Stepwise, evidence informed support for latch and positioning.
- Daily feeding touchpoints that align with maternal recovery goals, with warm handoffs to IBCLC and continuity inside the team.
Breast massage
- Gentle techniques that favor warmth and circulation, with hygiene, timing, and red-flag awareness. Referral pathways are clear.
Hydration and nutritional support
- Structured hydration targets, electrolyte options, and meal sequencing around rest windows.
- “Sanhu Sip Service” trays with broth, tea, and snacks to cue feeding and recovery rhythms.
Herb benefits for foot soaks and services
- Safe, comfort-oriented use of select herbs in foot soaks and topical rituals, with attention to sourcing and sensitivities.
Soothing techniques
- Infant calming, maternal relaxation cues, environmental quieting, and routine building that matches early baby rhythms.
Soup making
- Foundational stocks, gentle aromatics, and portioning for quick reheats. Recipes emphasize warmth, digestibility, and steady nourishment.
Sanhujori in daily practice
- Mindful Moment education that resets stress and reinforces restorative behaviors.
- Checklists, progress logs, and next-day priorities visible to the family.
Our Wraparound Care
Ease of booking
- We match you to providers across healing modalities, coordinate logistics and payments, and ensure infant coverage for all services.
Personalized stay blueprint
- Structured intake captures goals and cultural preferences, then drives a customized schedule.
On-call backup
- Coverage is guaranteed, with standardized handoffs and shared notes for continuity.
Safety and sanitation
- Protocols for setup and equipment, plus supervisor review of documentation.
Partner enablement
- Embedded coaching, defined roles, and shared rituals so support lasts after we leave.
Clinical coordination
- Warm handoffs to clinicians and specialists, organized care notes, and scheduling support.
Long-term healing tracks
- Progressive series like pelvic floor therapy access and bodywork options, aligned to recovery milestones you can actually see.
