The MATERNAL Program
Whole-person healing,
before the baby comes.
A physician-supported residential program for expectant mothers managing chronic health conditions with care that feels like family.
The kind of care most mothers never get.
Evidence-informed care over 7 or 14 days at The Retreat at MILK Maternity: physician monitoring, therapeutic nutrition, and step-by-step guidance from a team of licensed professionals whose only job is to help your body be in the best health possible for your new baby.
For women who are pregnant or in the pre-conception window.
If you are navigating any of these, you are who we built this for.
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension and preeclampsia history are among the leading causes of maternal complications. We address blood pressure through nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and physician monitoring.
Gestational or Type 2 Diabetes
Blood sugar before and during pregnancy affects fetal development, birth weight, and delivery outcomes. We address insulin sensitivity through whole-food nutrition, movement, and daily rhythms.
Excess Weight
Weight that puts pregnancy at risk does not respond to willpower alone. It responds to environment, nutrition, sleep, stress, and support, all of which we address together.
Chronic Inflammation
Systemic inflammation is an underlying driver of many pregnancy complications. Our program uses food, water, rest, and therapeutic treatments as tools for reducing it.
Digestive Issues
Constipation, bloating, and gut dysfunction often worsen in pregnancy and can affect how your body absorbs the nutrients your baby needs. We address gut health from the inside out.
High Cholesterol
Elevated cholesterol increases cardiovascular risk, which can rise during pregnancy. Whole-plant nutrition is one of the most effective tools available for lowering LDL naturally.
Prenatal Anxiety or Depression
Mental health is not separate from physical health, it is the same body. Our licensed therapist is part of your care team from day one.
Pre-Conception Optimization
You don't need a diagnosis to benefit. Many women come simply because they want to give their baby the healthiest possible start.
MATERNAL is a wellness and lifestyle program, not a substitute for ongoing obstetric or specialist care. Guests continue regular visits with their OB, midwife, or maternal-fetal medicine specialist throughout their stay and after.
Our proprietary, whole-person approach.
Eight dimensions of healing.
Each one addressed. Every day.
Physician-led, every step of the way.
Dr. Fiona M. Lindo
Portrait coming soon
Medical Director
Fiona M. Lindo, MD, MPH, FACOG, FACS, URPS, DipABLM
Dr. Lindo is triple board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, and Lifestyle Medicine. She has spent her career treating women through pregnancy, pelvic health, and chronic disease, with a particular focus on how nutrition, movement, and daily habits shape long-term outcomes.
Dr. Lindo oversees the clinical framework behind every MATERNAL stay, from arrival vitals to discharge planning, working alongside our nursing, nutrition, and therapy team to make sure your time here is medically sound as well as restorative.
Every guest is seen by a member of our physician team at arrival and departure, with additional check-ins built into the 14-Day Transformation. Our nursing and clinical staff are on-site throughout your stay.
We add to your care. We don't replace it.
MATERNAL is designed to work alongside your OB, midwife, or primary care provider, not instead of them. If you are referred by your provider, we'll request relevant history and build a customized care plan before you arrive. If you're coming on your own, we'll still ask for your provider's contact information so we can coordinate as needed, with your permission.
At discharge, every guest receives a written summary of their stay. For the 14-Day Transformation, this includes a full lab review and a letter to your referring provider, so the people managing your pregnancy long-term have what they need to keep going where we leave off.
A note on scope of care: This is a residential wellness and lifestyle program, not a hospital or emergency medical facility. We are not a substitute for routine prenatal visits, ultrasounds, or labor and delivery care. Full medical protocols, eligibility, and exclusion criteria will be shared with applicants ahead of arrival.
Choose the program that fits.
7-Day Foundation
For mothers ready to reset, physically, emotionally, nutritionally, and want a physician-supported foundation to carry into pregnancy and beyond.
- •Physician consultation at arrival and departure
- •Daily MATERNAL Framework programming
- •Therapeutic hydrotherapy sessions
- •Massage therapy
- •Mental health therapy sessions
- •Whole-food, plant-based meals curated for your needs
- •Health education sessions
- •Movement and breathwork
- •Personalized home program at discharge
Investment
$6,000
all-inclusive
14-Day Transformation
For mothers managing moderate to complex conditions who want measurable clinical outcomes, deeper habit formation, and a care plan their physicians can follow.
- •Everything in the 7-Day Foundation, plus:
- •Mid-program physician check-in and vitals comparison
- •End-of-program lab review and clinical discharge summary
- •Letter to your referring provider
- •Hands-on cooking education
- •Extended therapy arc, awareness through integration
- •Relationships and environment sessions
- •30-day follow-up call with the MILK team
- •Priority access to a postnatal stay after delivery
Investment
$12,000
all-inclusive
Physician-referred guests receive a customized care plan prepared prior to arrival. If your OB, midwife, or primary care provider is referring you, please indicate this in your waitlist form.
What does a day actually feel like?
Every day is intentionally designed to help you build healthier habits, improve your health, and leave with the confidence to continue your progress at home.
Each morning begins with a health check-in and a personalized plan for the day. Depending on your goals, your physician's recommendations, and your progress, your schedule may include guided movement, hydrotherapy, nutrition education, meal preparation, stress reduction techniques, and one-on-one coaching with your maternal wellness team.
Throughout the day, you'll enjoy scratch-made meals that demonstrate exactly how nourishing food can also be practical and delicious. Rather than simply following a meal plan while you're here, you'll learn how to recreate these meals, grocery shop with confidence, and build sustainable routines that fit your life.
Your days include a balance of education, hands-on practice, and time to recharge. You may participate in cooking demonstrations, lifestyle coaching, physician visits, counseling sessions, therapeutic treatments, or quiet reflection in the peaceful surroundings of the retreat. Every activity has a purpose, helping you understand not only what to do, but why it matters.
Many mothers begin noticing changes in their energy, sleep, blood sugar, blood pressure, or overall well-being during their stay, while developing the practical skills needed to continue those improvements long after returning home.
When you leave, you'll leave with new habits, personalized tools, and a clear plan for protecting your health through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Opening Fall 2o26, for pre-conception - 4th trimester.
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Join the Waitlist
Add your name below. You'll be the first to know when applications open, and waitlist members are reviewed before general inquiries.
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We'll Reach Out
Once applications open, Lavi or a member of our team will be in touch to schedule a 20–30 minute call. A real conversation, not a sales call.
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Your Program Begins
Once enrolled, we'll send your welcome packet, prepare your personalized care plan, and count down with you. You just have to show up.
Be the first to know.
The MATERNAL Program is not yet accepting guests. Add your name to the waitlist and we'll reach out the moment applications open.
Questions we hear often.
When does the MATERNAL Program open?+
We're putting the final touches on protocols, clinical partnerships, and our care team. Waitlist members will be the first to receive opening dates and early-access applications.
Is this program safe during pregnancy?+
Yes. The MATERNAL Program is physician-supported — your care plan is reviewed and approved by a board-certified physician before your stay begins. We work within your existing medical care, not outside of it. We encourage you to inform your OB or midwife that you are attending.
Do I need a physician referral to apply?+
No. You are welcome to apply directly. However, if your provider has referred you, please mention it in your inquiry — it allows us to coordinate your care more completely, and your intake will be reviewed by our physician partner prior to arrival.
What does "all-inclusive" actually mean?+
Every meal, every session, every treatment. Your room. All MATERNAL Framework programming. Physician consultations, massage, hydrotherapy, mental health therapy, movement, education, and your discharge home program. Nothing is added at checkout.
Can my partner or support person come with me?+
We can accommodate a support person in certain situations. Please mention this in your inquiry and we'll discuss what is possible.
What if my condition is more complex than what's listed?+
Please apply anyway and tell us. We'll review your intake with our physician partner and give you an honest answer. If the MATERNAL Program isn't the right fit, we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.
Is this covered by insurance or HSA/FSA?+
The MATERNAL Program may be eligible for partial HSA/FSA reimbursement as a medically-supervised wellness program. We'll provide documentation to support your request. Insurance coverage varies; we do not bill insurance directly.
What is your refund or cancellation policy?+
Our cancellation policy is outlined in your enrollment agreement. We understand that pregnancy and health circumstances can change, and we will work with you.
You came here looking for a way to feel better before your baby arrives.
This is it — and it's almost here.
The MATERNAL Program is launching soon and will be available to one guest at a time. Waitlist members are notified first.
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