"MY main goal is to bring awareness,inspire and support families as a whole by offering my support and sharing my knowledge" - Zubeida
ABOUT
I am Zubeida Daniels, often known as 'Just Zubeida'.
A South African-born Cape-Malay, mother of two, Doula, childbirth educator, and founder of Sacred Seasons Village, my journey in birth work is deeply rooted in the belief that every family deserves informed, intentional, and compassionate birth support during one of life’s most sacred experiences.
As a trained and certified Doula, I specialize in Childbirth Education and Support aswell as Tradional Malay Postpartum Wellness & Massage Therapy, focusing on holistic support for mothers and families. My Doula services are dedicated to helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence, calm, and clarity.
The word Doula originates from an ancient Greek term meaning “a woman who serves.” Today, it refers to a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, educational, and informational support to families during the prenatal period, labor, and birth—whether natural, medicated, or cesarean.
As a Doula, I do not:
• Perform any medical checks.
• Make any decisions for you.
• Speak to medical staff on your behalf.
• Project my beliefs onto your experience.
In addition to my Doula services, I am also a childbirth educator, offering guidance and education to prepare families for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I believe that knowledge is power, and that informed parents are empowered parents.
Through Sacred Seasons Village, the community I founded, I aim to create a safe and nurturing space for parents to connect, learn, and grow. This space brings together families, practitioners, and experts to celebrate the sacred seasons of life—pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood—through education, support, and shared wisdom.
My mission is simple: to raise awareness, inspire confidence, and provide families with the support and knowledge they need to embrace their journeys fully and safely. Every parent deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Your journey is sacred, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT & SERVICES
HOW A DOULA CAN SUPPORT YOU
Birth Preparation & Education
Birth planning assistance, including writing a comprehensive birth plan with the help of doula services.
Debrief previous experiences to enhance your birth support.
Comfort measures and positioning in the birth room to promote a positive experience.
Curating your ideal environment in your birth space and protecting it for optimal comfort.
VIRTUAL BIRTH SUPPORT PACKAGE
1 Free Zoom Meet & Greet (30min)
Constant support through pregnancy, depending on availability.
3 Prenatal Zoom meetings (1 hour each) for thorough birth preparation.
24/7 text/call support for two weeks prior to and during labor and birth.
1 Postnatal Zoom meeting (1 hour) focusing on postpartum wellness.
IN-PERSON HANDS-ON SUPPORT PACKAGE
1 Free Zoom or in-person meet & greet (30min)
Constant support through pregnancy, based on availability.
2 Prenatal meetings (2 hours each) to ensure you are well-prepared for birth.
24/7 text/call support during the on-call period, two weeks leading up to your due date.
Continuous labor and birth support from your dedicated doula, ensuring your comfort.
Dedicated back-up doula for added reassurance.
2 Postnatal meetings (2 hours total) including 1 hospital visit and 1 home visit to discuss postpartum wellness.
"Continuous labor support by a doula is one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes" - WHO
POSTPARTUM HEALING SUPPORT & MASSAGE SERVICES
The Benefits of Massage Therapy include reducing stress and increasing relaxation, making it an excellent addition to postpartum wellness. This therapy reduces pain, muscle soreness, and tension, while also improving circulation, energy, and alertness.
Research shows that Massage Therapy can help reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and enhance labor outcomes and newborn health. Postnatal Massage Therapy plays a crucial role in healing and lymphatic drainage, providing essential support for new mothers.
What I can Offer:
TRADITIONAL MALAY POSTPARTUM HEALING SUPPORT PACKAGE
These practices follow the Malay Tradition of coming to care for new moms in their homes, offering vital birth support through several visits over a few weeks. This package can be done over four weeks or individually upon request.
Week 1:
- Herbal sitz soak in bath
- Perineum Steam
- Half Body Massage with Hot Compress Abdominal Massage (Tungku)
- Bengkung Belly Binding
Week 2:
- Perineum Steam
- Full Body Lulur Scrub & Massage
- Face Massage
- Bengkung Belly Bind
Week 3:
- Herbal Foot Soak
- Full Body Massage
- Bengkung Belly Binding
Week 4:
- Herbal Flower Bath (Mandi Bunga)
- Half Body Massage
- Bengkung Belly Binding
- Herbal Tea Closing
The Malay traditional confinement practices are believed to provide both physiological and psychological support to postpartum mothers, which is vital in preventing health problems in later years (Fadzil et al. 2016; Mohd Azmi et al. 2019). Our doula services ensure that new mothers receive the care and support they need during this transformative period.
CLOSING THE BONES CEREMONY
Closing the Bones is a beautiful ceremony that includes a massage and body wrapping, focusing on birth support for mothers. It features an oil massage of the abdomen and utilizes fabric, specifically a Mexican scarf known as a rebozo, to gently rock, bind, and close the pelvis. This traditional ritual is practiced in Ecuador and various parts of Central and South America following childbirth, aiding in postpartum wellness and supporting mothers in their recovery. Beyond the physical benefits, the ceremony also addresses emotional and spiritual needs, providing mothers with a nurturing space to process emotions associated with giving birth and motherhood. This healing experience can even assist in healing emotions long after the birth of your baby.
In a one-on-one setting, we honor your unique journey through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. We’ll take time at the beginning to discuss your pregnancy, birthing experience, and significant moments that have shaped your transformation into a mother.
I will come to your home or a venue of your choice, bringing everything needed to prepare the space for this meaningful ritual. All that is required from your space is a private room that is warm and inviting for you to fully enjoy the experience!
Hands & Heart For Your Care, offering compassionate birth support and comprehensive doula services, is dedicated to enhancing your postpartum wellness.
Sacred Seasons
Sacred Seasons Village - Community
Sacred Seasons was created as a gentle village... A place for mothers to walk alongside one another through the Sacred Seasons of life. Whether you're in early motherhood, raising little ones, or simply seeking intentional connection, this Community is for you. We offer vital birth support and doula services, ensuring that every mother feels empowered and cared for during her journey. In our group and events, we: Honour slowness, Embrace softness and honesty, Mother without Comparison, Share naturally, and gently hold space for each other. Our gatherings and reflections are meant to build community and promote postpartum wellness, but more than anything, it is a space to feel held, seen, and supported. Come sit with us... There's space for you here.