In Ayurveda, the journey of the soul entering into a new life form begins with the physical, mental, and spiritual preparation of the mother, as she is the field and vessel for its growth in this plane. In this talk, Vrinda Devani, MD, CAP, will share the holistic Ayurvedic approach to nurturing the soul through the mother as its carrier, and Ayurvedic approaches to the delivery and postpartum period to support a grounded and sacred entry into the world. By deeply supporting the mother in the three stages of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods, we support her transitioning into a new form herself as well as the soul directly and indirectly through the mother.