Our Services

At Secrets Kept in Nature, we recognize that healing is a journey—one that requires balance, intention, and deep connection to ancestral wisdom and natural remedies. Our diverse range of holistic services is designed to support you at every stage of life, offering guidance, nourishment, and transformation through traditional healing practices.

A central pillar of our offerings is Atabey’s Birth Path, a holistic approach to birthkeeping, maternal wellness, and womb sovereignty. Rooted in ancestral traditions, Atabey’s Birth Path provides birth support, fertility guidance, postpartum care, and intuitive lactation assistance, ensuring that every mother and birthing person is honored throughout their journey.

Whether you are seeking birth support, reproductive wellness, sacred ceremonies, or holistic health assessments, our services are tailored to help you achieve optimal well-being, spiritual alignment, and bodily restoration.

Explore our offerings and find the path that aligns with your healing journey.

Traditional birthkeeping

  • Gentle, non-invasive techniques, wellness check-ins, birth education, and emotional/spiritual preparation to ensure you feel nurtured and informed throughout your pregnancy.

  • We work collaboratively to create a birth plan that aligns with your preferences, ensuring you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your care and birthing experience.

  • Continuous care during labor and delivery, including comfort techniques, breathing exercises, guided relaxation, rebozo techniques, counter-pressure, and emotional reassurance to promote a positive birth experience.

  • Dedicated support during the fourth trimester, assisting with breastfeeding guidance, emotional wellness, newborn care preparation, and holistic postpartum recovery.

  • Assistance with registry planning, postpartum essentials, and holistic newborn care resources, ensuring families are well-prepared for their baby’s arrival.

  • Whether you’re having a home birth, hospital birth, birth center experience, or planned/unplanned C-section, we provide compassionate, non-judgmental support tailored to your unique needs and circumstances, including VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and high-risk pregnancies.

  • We honor birth as a sacred, transformative event, integrating rituals, mindfulness practices, and traditional support techniques based on your cultural and spiritual beliefs. These ceremonies are optional and can be tailored to your personal preferences:

    • Placenta Encapsulation & Medicine Making – Processing the placenta into capsules for postpartum recovery and vitality.

    • Placenta Burial & Blessing – A ceremonial return of the placenta to the Earth, honoring ancestral traditions.

    • Closing of the Bones Ceremony – A postpartum healing ritual using warmth, binding, and ancient womb massage techniques to support physical and emotional closure after birth.

    • Traditional Vaginal Steaming – Herbal steam therapy for postpartum recovery, womb healing, and energetic cleansing.

    • Newborn Naming & Blessing Rituals – A sacred welcoming ceremony for the baby, honoring their journey into the world.

    • Sacred Drumming & Birth Storytelling – Ancestral traditions that acknowledge the mother’s strength and journey through birth.

    • Mother Blessing Way & Mommy Shower – A spiritual alternative to a traditional baby shower, focusing on celebrating and honoring the mother’s journey into motherhood with blessings, rituals, and communal support.

    • Belly Binding Ceremony – A postpartum ritual that involves wrapping the abdomen with a supportive cloth to aid in healing, provide core stability, support organ realignment, and encourage emotional and physical recovery after birth.

PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION & MEDICINE MAKING

  • Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the placenta for postpartum consumption, typically by steaming, dehydrating, and grinding it into capsules. This practice has been used in traditional and indigenous cultures for centuries to support the mother’s healing process after birth.

    The placenta is rich in iron, essential hormones, and nutrients that can help the body recover, promote energy levels, and support emotional balance. Many mothers choose placenta encapsulation as a natural way to replenish their body postpartum, prevent mood imbalances, and aid in milk production.

  • The placenta plays a sacred role in postpartum recovery. Beyond encapsulation, the placenta can be transformed into tinctures, salves, and oils that provide long-term healing benefits. Whether consumed in capsule form or used in topical applications, placenta medicine can support:

    • Hormonal balance & mood stabilization (reducing postpartum blues & anxiety)
      Energy restoration & decreased postpartum fatigue

    • Faster uterine healing & reduced postpartum bleeding

    • Increased milk production & lactation support

    • Emotional & energetic grounding during postpartum transitions

  • Gentle preparation using steaming, dehydration, and encapsulation methods.

    • Long-term preservation of the placenta’s healing properties in liquid form

    • Used for hormonal support, emotional balance, and energy restoration well beyond the postpartum period

    • Can be stored and used for menstrual cycle regulation, menopause support, and womb healing

    • Healing topical applications infused with placenta essence to support C-section scars, perineal healing, and stretch marks

    • Herbal-infused placenta oils that nourish the skin and aid in postpartum recovery

    • Nutritional and herbal support to complement placenta medicine and optimize postpartum wellness

    • Energetic healing guidance to honor the transition from pregnancy to motherhood

    • Education on placenta traditions in indigenous cultures and their sacred role in postpartum care

  • We honor birth as a sacred, transformative event, integrating rituals, mindfulness practices, and traditional support techniques based on your cultural and spiritual beliefs. These ceremonies are optional and can be tailored to your personal preferences:

    • Placenta Encapsulation & Medicine Making – Processing the placenta into capsules for postpartum recovery and vitality.

    • Placenta Burial & Blessing – A ceremonial return of the placenta to the Earth, honoring ancestral traditions.

    • Closing of the Bones Ceremony – A postpartum healing ritual using warmth, binding, and ancient womb massage techniques to support physical and emotional closure after birth.

    • Traditional Vaginal Steaming – Herbal steam therapy for postpartum recovery, womb healing, and energetic cleansing.

    • Newborn Naming & Blessing Rituals – A sacred welcoming ceremony for the baby, honoring their journey into the world.

    • Sacred Drumming & Birth Storytelling – Ancestral traditions that acknowledge the mother’s strength and journey through birth.

    • Mother Blessing Way & Mommy Shower – A spiritual alternative to a traditional baby shower, focusing on celebrating and honoring the mother’s journey into motherhood with blessings, rituals, and communal support.

    • Belly Binding Ceremony – A postpartum ritual that involves wrapping the abdomen with a supportive cloth to aid in healing, provide core stability, support organ realignment, and encourage emotional and physical recovery after birth.

Womb wellness & fertility support

  • Focuses on nurturing the womb, balancing hormones, and preparing the body for conception through ancestral wisdom and holistic healing practices. Whether you are actively trying to conceive, seeking to regulate your cycle, or simply looking to optimize your reproductive health, we provide personalized guidance to support your journey.

    Our process centers on nourishing the reproductive system, balancing hormones, and addressing energetic blockages that may impact fertility. We integrate traditional birthwork, herbalism, and mind-body healing to create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique needs.

  • We begin with a detailed womb wellness consultation, assessing cycle regularity, hormonal balance, past reproductive history, and any underlying imbalances that may impact fertility. This assessment allows us to create a customized plan tailored to your unique needs.

  • A gentle yet effective herbal and dietary cleanse can help remove toxins, reduce inflammation, and reset the reproductive system. This includes parasite cleanse washouts, womb detox teas, and gut-health protocols designed to support hormonal balance and fertility.

  • Your fertility journey is supported through herbal remedies, tonics, and whole-food nutrition to encourage optimal hormone levels, reproductive organ function, and overall vitality. This may include fertility-enhancing herbs, womb tonics, seed cycling, and mineral-rich foods that prepare the body for pregnancy.

  • Understanding your body’s natural rhythms is key to conscious conception. We teach cycle tracking, basal body temperature monitoring, and fertility signs awareness to help you identify ovulation and the most fertile phases of your cycle.

Rites of Passage & Sacred Ceremonies

    • A postpartum healing ritual designed to help mothers reclaim their bodies, release stagnant energy, and restore balance after childbirth.

    • Incorporates gentle abdominal wrapping, herbal steams, and guided meditation to facilitate emotional, physical, and spiritual closure after birth.

    • Traditional postpartum belly binding to support core recovery, realign the uterus, and encourage healing after birth.

    • Helps with postpartum comfort, pelvic support, and overall body alignment.

    • Clearing stagnant or negative energy from a home, welcoming prosperity, peace, and protection.

    • Incorporates ancestral rituals, herbal smudging, sound healing, and intention-setting to infuse a home with grounding energy.

    • A sacred circle of love, wisdom, and support for expectant mothers.

    • Instead of focusing on gifts for the baby, this ceremony honors the mother’s journey, offering blessings, affirmations, and communal support as she transitions into motherhood.

    • May include herbal foot baths, anointing rituals, storytelling, and prayer.

    • Personalized womb blessings, yoni steaming ceremonies, and lineage-clearing practices to reconnect with ancestral feminine energy.

    • Incorporates sacred herbs, sound therapy, and guided visualization for deep emotional and spiritual healing.

intuitive lactation support

  • Lactation is more than just feeding—it is a sacred exchange of nourishment, connection, and intuition between mother and child. Our Intuitive Lactation Support services provide holistic guidance, emotional reassurance, and traditional techniques to support a smooth and fulfilling breastfeeding journey. Whether you are preparing for your first nursing experience, overcoming challenges, or seeking energetic alignment in your feeding relationship, we are here to provide ancestral wisdom and evidence-based support to meet your unique needs.

    • Guidance on breastfeeding techniques, latching, and positioning before birth

    • Herbal & nutritional support to promote healthy milk production

    • Mind-body alignment through breastfeeding affirmations & visualization practices

    • Latch assessment & correction techniques for a pain-free nursing experience

    • Solutions for low milk supply, engorgement, and clogged ducts

    • Alternative feeding methods (hand expression, cup feeding, and relactation guidance)

    • Understanding the difference between scheduled pumping & on-demand feeding

    • Proper milk storage guidelines, including how to avoid contamination and maintain nutrients

    • Why you should not mix milk from separate pumping sessions before cooling

    • Creating a customized feeding & pumping schedule to fit your lifestyle & baby’s needs

    • Custom herbal blends & tonics for milk production & postpartum healing

    • Womb & gut health recommendations for digestive support and optimal nourishment

    • Natural remedies for balancing hormones & preventing mastitis

    • Spiritual alignment & breastfeeding meditations to foster connection & ease stress

    • Releasing stored trauma in the breasts, chest, and womb space for optimal milk flow

    • Holding space for postpartum emotions, birth trauma, and breastfeeding grief

Holistic health assessments

    • Assessment of energy levels, digestion, sleep patterns, hormonal balance, and immune function

    • Identifying root causes of symptoms rather than just addressing surface-level concerns

    • Discussion of lifestyle, stress management, and emotional wellness

    • Personalized herbal recommendations to support detoxification, digestion, and hormonal health

    • Nutritional suggestions based on holistic and traditional healing practices

    • Support for gut health, inflammation, and metabolic balance

    • Exploration of emotional blockages, stressors, and past traumas that may be affecting health

    • Recommendations for meditation, grounding techniques, and spiritual alignment

    • Meridian & energy body insights to support holistic healing

    • Tailored parasite cleanse, womb cleanse, or liver detox protocols

    • Safe and effective ways to release toxins and restore balance

    • Instructions on herbal teas, fasting methods, and cleansing rituals

    • Strategies for stress management, sleep hygiene, and daily wellness rituals

    • Suggestions for movement, breathwork, and ancestral practices to enhance vitality

    • Spiritual tools such as sound therapy, aromatherapy, and ritual baths

Meet the dedicated team behind Atabey’s Birth Path—guardians of birth, womb wellness, and maternal empowerment. Each member brings a unique blend of ancestral wisdom, holistic practices, and compassionate support to guide you through your sacred journey of birthwork.

The atabey birthworkers

BriAnkh-Ka I-Shanti

Traditional Birthkeeper / Lay Midwife

BriAnkh-Ka I-Shanti is a Traditional Birthkeeper, Lay Midwife, educator, and the visionary behind Atabey’s Birth Path. Since beginning her path in 2017, she has supported countless families through sacred, sovereign, and holistic birth experiences. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and guided by Spirit, her work blends traditional midwifery with spiritual practice, herbal care, and deep intuitive support.

BriAnkh-Ka offers comprehensive support across the full spectrum of the maternal journey—from conception to pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. She specializes in natural births, including homebirths, water births, and freestanding birth center support, while encouraging mothers to explore intuitive and gravity-assisted birth positionsthat honor the body’s innate wisdom. She supports unmedicated births and encourages full bodily autonomy, offering education around upright, hands-and-knees, squatting, and other natural birthing positions to reduce interventions and honor physiological birth. She also provides placenta encapsulation services, treating the placenta as sacred postpartum medicine that nourishes and restores the mother.

Beyond birthwork, BriAnkh-Ka is a passionate educator, writer, and retreat facilitator, dedicated to reclaiming womb wisdom through immersive learning and ancestral remembrance. She has taught hundreds through workshops, courses, and retreats focused on womb wellness, holistic reproductive health, traditional birthwork, and spiritual empowerment. Through her platform, she uplifts culturally-rooted, decolonized education that supports both birthworkers and mothers alike.

As the heart of Atabey’s Birth Path, BriAnkh-Ka holds space as a guide, protector, and ancestral wisdom-keeper. Whether walking alongside first-time parents, loss mamas, or seasoned birthworkers, her presence is both grounding and empowering—reminding families of their birthright to autonomy, trust, and sacred connection through every phase of the birth cycle.

Justice starr

Holistic Birthworker Doula / Birth Prep & Fitness Specialist

Justice Starr is a Holistic Birthworker Doula with a unique focus on birth preparation through physical movement, strength building, and body awareness. As a firm believer in the power of the body to birth naturally and intuitively, Justice supports expectant mothers in preparing both physically and mentally for labor and delivery. Her offerings include prenatal fitness routines, stretching techniques, breathwork integration, and mobility exercises designed to promote endurance, flexibility, and optimal fetal positioning.

Justice works closely with clients to develop a customized birth prep regimen, educating them on how movement, posture, and balance influence labor progression. Her support also includes labor rehearsal techniques, movement during active labor, and exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, all of which help reduce interventions and increase confidence in the body’s capabilities.

As a Holistic Doula, Justice brings nurturing presence and grounded energy into the birth space, offering emotional encouragement and physical support while honoring the mother’s intuition and bodily autonomy. Her approach is rooted in prevention, preparation, and empowerment, helping families feel fully equipped and aligned before stepping into the birthing portal. Whether working with first-time mamas or supporting experienced birth givers in reclaiming their strength, Justice reminds each client that their body is not just capable—but designed—for this sacred work.

Ina Maka

Birth Rirtualist/ Ceremonial Birthworker

Ina Maka is a Ceremonial Birthworker and Birth Ritualist who brings spirit and sacred ceremony to the heart of birth. She infuses each stage of the maternal journey with ancestral rituals and energetic alignment, offering a range of deeply reverent and transformational services. Her sacred work includes Closing of the Bones ceremonies—a postpartum ritual using herbal compresses, rebozo techniques, and gentle binding to support the healing and restoration of the womb—as well as womb sweeping and Indigenous womb massage, which help clear energetic blockages, promote circulation, and realign the uterus for fertility and postpartum recovery. Ina also facilitates womb steaming using intentional herbal blends and steam to detoxify, balance hormones, and support emotional release. Her Blessingway ceremonies are sacred gatherings to celebrate and spiritually empower mothers before birth, featuring prayers, drumming, beads, and ritual blessings. Beyond the body, Ina prepares the energetic field with house blessings and spiritual clearings, ensuring birthing spaces are protected and spiritually aligned. She also crafts custom dream catchers using the baby’s umbilical cord, along with dream satchels and keepsakes designed to protect mama and baby throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Through her ceremonial practices, Ina Maka offers a soul-nurturing experience that honors the womb as a sacred portal of transformation, reminding us that birth is not only physical, but deeply spiritual and ancestral in nature.

Andora Pyatt

Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Support Doula

Andora Pyatt is a Holistic Doula who specializes in the mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness of birthing individuals before, during, and after pregnancy. As a certified Reiki Practitioner and intuitive guide, she creates safe and sacred spaces for inner healing, self-discovery, and deep emotional support. Andora's work centers around helping mothers and birthing people process emotions, navigate fears, and reconnect to their inner power. Through guided meditation, breathwork, womb-centered dialogue, and energy healing, she supports the regulation of the nervous system and facilitates emotional balance in preparation for labor and postpartum. Whether holding space during prenatal anxiety, offering postpartum grief support, or helping clients transmute trauma into strength, Andora’s nurturing presence is grounded, affirming, and spiritually aware. Her care is especially beneficial for those carrying unresolved emotions, navigating birth after loss, or seeking to feel emotionally aligned and spiritually centered throughout their journey. At the heart of her work is the belief that a calm, spiritually supported mind creates space for a more empowered and conscious birth experience.

Takeda starr

Holistic Birthworker /Doula & Birth Advocate

Takeda Starr is a grounded and deeply intuitive Holistic Birthworker / Doula who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, hospital births, and surgical births such as C-sections and emergency transfers. As a skilled and trusted backup doula, Takeda is known for her calm, supportive presence in high-pressure environments and her ability to make even the most clinical settings feel sacred, centered, and safe.

She walks with clients who may be navigating medical complexities, advocating for maternal autonomy, birth justice, and the birthright to choose care over policy. Whether supporting a planned homebirth that becomes a hospital transfer or holding space for a scheduled surgical birth, Takeda ensures that each mother feels heard, honored, and in control of her experience.

With a deep understanding of hospital systems and birth protocols, she acts as a bridge between the clinical and the ancestral, helping families bring ritual, comfort, and spiritual awareness into the hospital room. She’s skilled at softening sterile spaces with intentional items, aromatherapy, affirmations, and the consistent emotional presence often missing in institutional birth settings.

Takeda is a powerful force within the Atabey team, upholding the sacred in even the most medicalized of births. Her advocacy work centers on bodily sovereignty, informed choice, and compassionate care, reminding every family that they are not just patients, but powerful participants in the birth journey.

Together, The Atabey Birthworkers honor the sacredness of birth by blending traditional wisdom, spiritual practices, and holistic care. Each member brings their own unique gifts and skills, offering you a deeply nurturing and transformative experience on your journey through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

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