ABOUT THE KIT
THE GUIDEBOOK
Crossing Into the Unknown, the DoolaLux Guidebook, is your go-to source for all of the techniques, activities, rituals, guided journaling, checklists, daily trackers, and other resources that make up the DoolaLux experience. It is included in our Essentials Kit.
THE REOBOZO
A Rebozo is a simple fabric scarf with a particularly rich cultural heritage. Traditionally used by birth-workers since pre-Hispanic times to relax the pelvis during the early stages of active labor, it can later be used as a shawl, baby blanket, or nursing cover. Our rebozos are made by a community of skilled artisans in Chiapas, Mexico where they are hand-loomed from 100% cotton by Indigenous women.
We also offer a deluxe rebozo made from an Alpaca/Cotton blend using sustainably sourced wool from an Alpaca farm in Peru, making it a truly special gift.
RITUAL ITEMS
The Essentials Kit and Ritual Kit both include all the items needed for the bondng ceremony: Candles, Smoke Stick, Water Dish, and Mineral Sets. The Essentials Kit is includes enough items for 2 people, whereas the Ritual Kit add-on accommodates up to 6 additional participants.
Each mineral set is carefully curated with multiple items for each participant to choose from, because everyone likes options! The Ritual Kit contains 6 individually packaged sets of upgraded items for the participants to take home. Each set includes a selenite dish and a special selection of 4 top quality stones, minerals, crystals, and/or geodes. Some may even include the occasional ore, shell, or fossil!
KEEPSAKES
Included in The Essentials Kit are a pair of Mexican PomPom Tassels to be kept by the Hero or shared with the Companion(s). Use them to decorate a purse, stroller, or diaper bag for a sweet reminder of this transformative journey.
HOW DO WE SUPPORT YOUR JOURNEY?
DURING PREGNANCY
In this phase we focus on uniting our Hero and Companion with a pledge to support, assist, and advocate for her as she faces her very personal journey.
For the Hero, we provide journaling prompts for introspection, as well as a place to plan, organize, and track daily vitamin and water intake.
With the addition of the Ritual Kit, our lighthearted Bonding Ritual can be performed with a small group, making it perfect for an intimate baby shower. This ritual unites the Hero and Companions in their intention, leaving each participant with a memory stone so that they can look back on this precious but fleeting time, and the special role each has played.
DURING LABOR
To prepare for labor, we address both physical and psychological needs by introducing a labor toolkit that contains techniques for stress and pain management. These techniques pair with our labor poses as well as partner-assisted stretches commonly used by Doulas to ease the Hero into and through active labor.
Our Guidebook contains tips on self-advocacy — an important element of any medical event. When the couple comes into the experience prepared to express their wishes and preferences, it sets a positive tone that can help establish clear lines of communication between the couple and their medical professionals throughout the process.