The Whole Village
You can't postpartum yourself.
Whether your support network is big or small, The Whole Village gives you the tools, guidance and planning resources to prepare for a more nourished, supported and restful postpartum.
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Supported over 4,000 mamas · Recommended by midwives and doulas
Why postpartum needs a plan
We make a birth plan.
So why aren't we making a postpartum plan?
When you're preparing for birth, you share your plan with the people who'll be there to support you — your partner, your midwife, your doula, your care team. Everyone knows your wishes before the big day arrives.
But when it comes to postpartum, most of us are handed a few tips, maybe a freezer meal recipe or two, and sent home hoping we'll figure it out.
The truth is, support rarely happens by accident. It happens when we prepare for it.
That's exactly why I created The Whole Village. Not just to help you learn about postpartum — but to help you plan for it, gather your support and have the conversations that turn good intentions into real, practical help.
Because every mother deserves more than people saying, “Let me know if you need anything.” She deserves a village that already knows how to show up.
The missing piece
The missing piece isn't more information.
It's making support happen.
There are plenty of books, podcasts and courses that teach you about postpartum. But knowing what you need isn't always the hard part. The hard part is turning that knowledge into real support when your baby arrives.
Because support shouldn't live in your Notes app. Or in a screenshot you forgot you'd saved. Or in your head while you're trying to remember who offered to help.
It should be shared. Organised. Easy for the people who love you to be part of.
Australia's first postpartum planning & coordination platform
Your Postpartum Village
A beautiful, practical space where you can create your postpartum plan, organise meals, coordinate support, share your wishes and invite your village to walk alongside you.
- No awkward conversations.
- No trying to remember who offered to help.
- No carrying the mental load on your own.
Just a simple way to help the people who care about you show up in the ways that matter most.
Because your village wants to help. Sometimes they just need to know how.
Meet your pocket postpartum doula
Hi, I'm Leila.
I'm a mum of five, including two sets of twins. I'm also a postpartum doula, holistic nutrition consultant and the founder of Village for Mama.
Every one of my postpartum experiences looked different. But they all taught me the same thing.
You can't postpartum yourself. You need a village.
That realisation inspired me to create Village for Mama. Because I believe every mother deserves a supported and nourished fourth trimester and a softer landing into motherhood.
What's inside
Everything you need to prepare for postpartum.
Practical tools, nourishing recipes and real support — to help you prepare for the fourth trimester with confidence.
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Over 100 Nourishing Recipes
Every recipe from the bestselling Village for Mama cookbook, plus One-Handed Bites, all in one place.
Complete with downloadable recipe cards, making it easy to stock your freezer, organise meal drops or share recipes with your village.
A range of recipes tagged by dietary need (gluten free, dairy free, nut free, egg free, vegan, vegetarian) — there is something for every mama.
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The Postpartum Planning Guide
A practical guide designed to help you think through the weeks after birth before you're living them.
From visitors and boundaries to recovery, feeding, meals, support and self-care, it gently guides you through the conversations most families don't realise they need until they're already in the thick of postpartum.
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Fill Your Freezer Planner
Fill your freezer with postpartum nourishment before your baby arrives. Our interactive planner lets you use our menu or pick your own, creates shopping lists, helps write your plan, and creates labels and inventory lists.
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Your Postpartum Village
Full access to Australia's first postpartum coordination and planning platform.
Create your personalised postpartum plan. Invite your village. Coordinate meals, visitors, childcare, errands and practical help in one simple place.
Because “Let me know if you need anything” becomes genuinely helpful when everyone knows exactly what to do.
Supported over 4,000 mamas
Loved by mamas everywhere.
“I find it so hard to ask for help and delegate and be specific about my needs — but this has entirely taken the pressure off! Thank you so much ❤️”On Your Postpartum Village
“Stunning ✨ Just stunning. This book and the recipe cards are beyond beautiful. It is an experience to open… You've absolutely nailed it.”On the Village for Mama book
“I so very much believe there are a great many parents out there whose journeys will be positively influenced by all you do. Finding my approach to postpartum so different from my first time round — finding so much help and connection on your page xxx”A Village for Mama mama
“I ordered the book for my cousin as a Christmas gift and it's everything I thought it would be AND MORE 😍 I can't express how happy it makes my heart knowing there's this type of gift we can give each other… I do feel like I'm getting one for me too as the recipes are amazing 🤭 Thank you for making it so easy to share with our loved ones how they can truly support us.”On the Village for Mama book
“Leila, I just watched your video on your new platform! I'm absolutely blown away. It's amazing. You are incredible. What you've created will change lives and experiences. Huge congratulations to you 🤗”On Your Postpartum Village
“This is INCREDIBLE… It's sooo good and easy to use.”On Your Postpartum Village
“It has been an incredible tool that I am super grateful for during this postpartum that has taken the awkwardness out of asking for help. Thank you for creating it.”Laura L · Your Postpartum Village
Imagine heading into postpartum knowing…
- Your freezer is stocked with nourishing meals.
- Your partner knows exactly how to support you.
- Your family and friends know what actually helps.
- You've thought through the practical things before you're sleep deprived.
- You know where to find trusted support if you need it.
This isn't about creating the perfect postpartum. It's about preparing for it.
Because while we can't predict exactly what those first weeks will look like, we can help you feel more nourished, more supported and more prepared to meet them.
Everything, forever
$79
AUD · lifetime access · instant sign-in
Most mamas start around 28–32 weeks, while there's still time to fill the freezer, but it's never too late to gather your village.
Want the printed cookbook too? Get the bundle with the book · $120
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
When should I purchase The Whole Village?
Any time during pregnancy. The earlier you begin preparing, the more time you have to fill your freezer, gather your support network and create your postpartum plan.
Is this suitable if I'm having my second or third baby?
Absolutely. Many mothers tell me they wish they'd prepared this way the first time. Whether it's your first baby or your fifth, every postpartum deserves support.
Is this the Village for Mama cookbook?
Not quite. The Whole Village includes the complete digital recipe collection from the original Village for Mama cookbook, along with every recipe from One-Handed Bites, plus downloadable recipe cards, your Postpartum Planning Guide, The Freezer Planning System and full access to Your Postpartum Village.
If you'd love the original hardcover cookbook with its beautifully designed recipe gift cards and keepsake format, you can purchase The Whole Village Bundle, which includes both the physical Village for Mama cookbook and The Whole Village.
What if my village is small, or my family lives far away?
That's exactly who this is for. Your village doesn't have to be big: a few friends, a neighbour, your partner, your doula. Your Postpartum Village helps you make the most of the people you have, and the recipes and freezer planner mean you can nourish yourself even when help is thin on the ground.
Can my partner, mum and friends use it too?
Yes. Invite as many people as you like to your village. They join for free with a link, see where they can help and claim it. Only you need The Whole Village.
I'm already in my third trimester. Is it too late?
Not at all. Many mamas start in the last few weeks. You can set up your village in an afternoon, and even a few freezer meals make a real difference. If your baby's already here, your village can start helping today.
Is everything digital?
Yes. The Whole Village is a completely digital resource, giving you instant access to your recipes, planning tools and Your Postpartum Village as soon as you join.
How long do I have access?
You'll have ongoing access, allowing you to revisit the resources throughout pregnancy and postpartum whenever you need them.