Matresence Support & Care
A complementary care program for women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period in Norway
Becoming a mother is one of the most profound transitions in a woman’s life. Yet in Norway, this transition is often navigated with limited continuity of care, short hospital stays, and fragmented follow-up once a woman returns home.
Matresence Support is designed as a supplement to the public healthcare system. It offers continuous, holistic, and individually tailored care for women throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, with particular emphasis on the first weeks at home after birth.
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Program overwiev
Pregnancy
Focus on support, mental and physical health, movement and rest. Preparations for birth and postpartum.
During pregnancy, the program may include:
- support for physical discomfort or pain
- gentle, tailored movement and rest
- emotional and practical preparation for birth and the postpartum period
- conversations around expectations, boundaries, and support needs
Birth
Emotional and practical preparations for birth and the early days at home or in the hospital
Support during the birthing period may include:
- strategies for physical discomfort or pain
-preparing practical assistance such as taking care of siblings, delivering nutritious food to the hospital
- conversation about your birthing wishes and rights during hospital birth and the immediate time after birth
Early postpartum
I am present in your home in the first 10-20 days after birth, offering daily support during this sensitive transition. The focus is on protecting sleep and rest, providing nourishing food and hydration, supporting calm and nervous system regulation, and creating space for bonding between mother and baby. I support you in the reality of caring for a newborn, so you and your partner are not alone in a time when care, presence and continuity matter most.
Care may include:
- conversations to process the birth experience
- support with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding
- hands-on assistance with infant care
- meal preparation and light household tasks
- errands and practical support
Postpartum and beyond
The focus is similar to the care in early postpartum, but after two weeks after birth most partners return to work during daytime. I can be present in your home, with daily support and care. This is also a good time to start with gentle movement, reconnecting with the core and pelvis. As the babys brain develop her sleep habits change too and we focus on nurturing sleep for both the mother and the baby.
Collaboration and professional network
I contribute with:
- continuity, care, and presence.
- specialised knowledge of the maternal and postpartum period.
- access to a professional network when additional support is needed
In the postpartum period, as part of a collaborative care approach, upon request the program may also include:
- home visits by midwives from Min Fødsel
- nutritious and delivery of fresh postpartum food from Frodig.no
The value for you
You are not meant to do this alone.
Through Matresence Support, you receive:
continuity of care from one trusted caregiver
emotional and practical support that centers you, not only the baby
space to be seen, heard, and cared for during a major life transition and phase
knowledge-based guidance rooted in respect for the mother–baby dyad
real relief in everyday life during a demanding period
Practical information
Scope: approximately 20 hours
Fee: NOK 25,000. Partial payment is optional.
Includes:
- in-person sessions at home or in dedicated spaces
- flexible and evolving program content
- availability by phone throughout the program period
- contact Christina for a conversation or meetup so we can talk about your needs and se if we are a good match
The program can begin during pregnancy, in the postpartum period, or as a combined course of care.
About Christina Egeland Ness
I work as a matrescence support provider, offering care and guidance to women through pregnancy, preparations for birth, the postpartum period and the transition into early motherhood. My work is grounded in the understanding that becoming a mother is not only a physical event, but a profound emotional, psychological and relational transformation.
I am a certified Jivamukti yoga teacher, trained in India, with specialisation in pregnancy and postpartum yoga. Through years of study and practice, I have developed a deep respect for the body’s intelligence, the nervous system, and the importance of rest, nourishment and gentle movement during times of transition.
My approach to matrescence support has been shaped both by professional training, education and lived experience. During my own postpartum periods, I saw clearly how little continuous care many women receive after birth, and how deeply this affects recovery, wellbeing and the early bond between mother and baby. This insight led me to study widely, speak with healthcare professionals across disciplines, and build a care model inspired by best practices from countries such as Germany and the Netherlands, where postpartum support is recognised as essential.
I work closely with midwives and other professionals, and when needed, my care is offered in collaboration with professional follow-up. My role is not to replace public healthcare, but to complement it by providing continuity, presence and practical and emotional support tailored to each woman’s needs.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to care for the mother as a whole person. I offer a calm, respectful and non-judgmental presence, supporting women and their family in a phase of life where being held, supported and not left alone can make a profound difference.