Ancestral Womb and Postpartum Care Program

In partnership with Harvest of All First Nations (HAFN) and Drylands Agroecology Research (DAR)

Healing after birth is a potent and vital part of life. It can bring deep health to the birthing person to be held and honored during this time

In collaboration with HAFN and DAR, Community Roots Midwife Collective is bringing Closing of the Bones/Cerrada de Caderas to communities across the Denver/Boulder Front Range. Our intention is to support people through the postpartum journey, a potent and vital phase of life, with care rooted in ancestral traditions, respect, and ceremony.

The Cerrada Ceremony (Closing of the Bones)

An ancestral practice that supports the postpartum body, spirit, and energy field. This ceremony includes:

  • A herbal bath to invite the spirit back into the body

  • Abdominal massage to tend the womb and support healing

  • The Closing of the Bones with Rebozos (traditional woven scarves) to energetically and physically close what was opened during birth

  • Use of fire and sacred instruments to regenerate and rebalance the physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies

In many traditions, Cerradas are offered in a Temazcalli. We currently offer Cerradas in-home or with the support of a cedar sauna, with hopes of building a traditional Temazcalli in the future.

Cerradas are also offered in-home, especially during the winter months when outdoor saunas are not available.

The ceremonies run around $300-$500. This covers the cost of herbs, traditional faja/hip support band, wood, food, and time. We hope to have extra funding to support those that want to receive the offering but are unable to pay out of pocket. Please shift to “We ask for an offering of $300-$650 to support the cost of the ceremony. This goes toward covering the expense of herbs, supply costs, and the healer’s time+expertise. Financial offerings and additional funding can help support those who wish to receive the ceremony yet are unable to pay. 

We encourage cultural awareness in our work and exchanges. We recognize the lineage of these traditions (Mesoamerican) and center the voices and teachings of those carrying it from their origins.To be in right relation and as an act of reciprocity, we ask that people who do not identify as someone who shares the direct lineage of this tradition do what they can to contribute financially toward this service. We are thankful for all meaningful contributions and acknowledge that it will look different for each person.

We hope to receive additional funds and support to build a traditional Temazcalli, bring elders to share more of these sacred teachings, and to support the community in receiving. The ceremonies run around $300-$500. This covers the cost of herbs, traditional faja/hip support band, wood, food, and time. We hope to have extra funding to support those that want to receive the offering but are unable to pay out of pocket.