The MATERNAL Program
Whole-person healing,
before the baby comes.
A physician-supported residential program for expectant mothers managing chronic health conditions, built around rest, nutrition, movement, and care that feels like family.
The kind of care most mothers never get.
In 7 or 18 days at The Retreat at MILK Maternity, you will receive physician monitoring, therapeutic nutrition, mental health support, hydrotherapy, movement, rest, education, and a team of licensed professionals whose only job is to help your body do what it was made to do.
For women who are pregnant, planning, 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 the underlying driver of most pregnancy complications. Our program uses food, water, rest, and therapeutic treatments as tools for reducing it.
Digestive Issues
Constipation, bloating, and gut dysfunction worsen in pregnancy and 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 rises 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.
Our proprietary, whole-person approach.
Eight dimensions of healing.
Each one addressed. Every day.
Choose the rhythm 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
18-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 application.
What does a day actually feel like?
There are no alarms here. No demands. No one asking anything of you except to show up and receive.
Your morning begins gently, warm herbal tea, fresh air, a slow walk through 1.6 acres of private grounds while the deer are still in the yard and the pond is catching the early light. Breakfast is already prepared: warm, whole, and designed for your body's needs that day.
Your afternoons move between healing sessions and intentional rest, hydrotherapy, therapy, education, movement, paced for restoration, not performance. Meals bring the house together. Evenings wind down slowly.
By the time your head meets your pillow, your nervous system has been reminded of something it may have forgotten: it is safe to rest.
Every day here teaches your body something new. And by the time you leave, it will have learned enough to keep going on its own.
Your healing begins with one step.
01
Submit Your Inquiry
Fill out our brief inquiry form. Tell us about yourself, your health history, and what you're hoping for. There is no wrong answer.
02
We'll Reach Out
Within 2–3 business days, Lavi or a member of our team will reach out to schedule a 20–30 minute call. A real conversation, not a sales call.
03
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.
Tell us about you.
Questions we hear often.
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.
The MATERNAL Program is available to one guest at a time. Dates fill quickly. If you have been thinking about this, the time to reach out is now.
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