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
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.