OUR SERVICES

Our Postnatal Retreat
Celebrating 1 year in Southern California

We believe that every mother and family deserves to thrive from the start.

Settle into your postpartum sanctuary to focus on recovery, learning, and bonding as a growing family. Your expert-supported babymoon with round-the-clock care, personalized newborn guidance, and holistic healing awaits.

Discover the Ahma & Co difference and the reason why our clients choose to travel from LA, San Diego, SF, NYC, Arizona, Nevada, and internationally to our destination retreat in Orange County, CA.

Our 3 Commitments

01

Rest & Recovery

We believe that a mother's physical and emotional wellness is crucial to a successful transition into parenthood and the wellbeing of a family as a whole.

At our retreat, everything has been designed for your comfort, recovery, and holistic healing.
535 sq. ft. Deluxe King Garden View Room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
24/7 recovery care from experienced doulas and RNs
Chef-prepared meals for postpartum nourishment
Massage therapy & holistic healing support
Gifts & supplies for postpartum recovery & self-care

Newborn Care & Education

Whether it's your first time or not, navigating caring for a newborn can be intimating and challenging. Our vetted newborn care specialists, lactation educators, and IBCLCs will provide personalized guidance, answer questions, and offer live feeding support so that you can feel confident and assured as a parent.

When you need a moment to rest, you can trust that your baby will be cared for thoughtfully and expertly in our nursery.

Access to Baby Lounge, always attended & equipped with Nanit baby monitors
Newborn care & personalized guidance from vetted experts with up to 20+ years of experience
Newborn care supplies, including Coterie diapers, onesies, and more

02

03

Community & Continued Support

They say that it takes a village to raise a child. We are here to be your village!

The moment you book with us, we become your concierge. We've helped our clients with birthing education, curating in-home support, setting up a registry, finding trusted care providers, and more, leading up to their stay and after.

At the retreat, you'll meet the village that will stay connected with your growing family as you celebrate each milestone - as you proceed in your journey, we’ll be right by your side.
Social hour & group workshops on newborn care, mental health, and more
Access to community events, exclusive discounts, and concierge care, including birth education, in-home support, and more.

Your postpartum wellness, in one package

We offer a comprehensive package so that you can focus on what's more important: recovery, rest, and bonding.

While many of our families choose to take advantage of lower pricing with longer stays, you are welcome to stay any number of nights, starting with a minimum of 3 nights. If you would like to book a longer stay, upgrade to a suite, or speak with our reservations team, please schedule a call with us here.

3-6 Nights

$1,850

per night

7-13 Nights

$1,780

per night

14-30 Nights

$1,710

per night

31+ Nights

$1,650

per night

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

535 Sq. Ft. Deluxe King Garden View Room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Round-the-clock expert support for postpartum recovery, lactation, and personalized newborn care & education
Freshly prepared meals, tonics, and snacks for mom, curated for postpartum nutrition
Therapeutic services, including massages, sitz baths and foot soaks
Daily workshops and social hours in Parent Lounge to build your village
Baby Lounge, always staffed and equipped with baby monitors
Luxury resort amenities, including full-service spa and beachside golf
Exclusive offers to our partners, including Nanit, Chiyo, Baby Tula, Ergobaby, Petite Plume, and more

What other parents say...

My husband, baby, and I stayed at Ahma and Co Postpartum Retreat for 3 days. The hotel was absolutely beautiful- one of the best hotels I've stayed at. The retreat was a magical and healing experience. We were taught about baby wearing, maternal mental health, and couples connection after having a baby. The retreat meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) were delicious. I wish we could go back already.

Sherrill S.

December 29, 2024

Esther and her team are amazing. We felt comfortable leaving our baby with her team which as first time parents I wasn’t sure we would. They took such good care of our little one and us. We went at 6 weeks which may be a bit later than other parents but it was amazing for us. We were sleep deprived and it was the perfect moment to catch up on some sleep and some time just the two of us. We will be back if we ever have another baby!

Natasha S.

December 30, 2024

The doulas are incredibly sweet and knowledgeable about baby and mama care. It was wonderful having 24/7 doulas to care for my baby so I could have a chance to rest, relax, and take some time for myself. They were so responsive on the app and I was able to sneak peeks at my little one while he was in the nursery on the iPad they provided. The doulas were so invested in taking good care of baby AND me -- they went above and beyond to provide personalized and exceptional care. The meals are SO delicious and nurturing. I loved that the menu was set up for you so you didn't have to even think about picking out what to eat. Every meal was fantastic!I had two in-room massages that were out of this world. Between recovering from my delivery and breastfeeding around the clock, my body was in dire need of some TLC. The location is absolutely gorgeous! My husband and toddler visited and we took advantage of the Waldorf's many amenities and private beach club. I also loved being able to go for a walk along the beach everyday - something about being near the ocean is so calming and restorative. This retreat was one of the best investments we made for my physical recovery and mental health. Thank you!!!

Jennnifer P.

January 22, 2025

I recently had the fortune to stay at Ahma & Co for my postpartum recovery. First, I chose this particular postpartum retreat after extensive research comparing similar centers in the area, and now that I have experienced it, I could not recommend Ahma enough. It truly allows mothers to fully relax, recover, and bond with the baby in the most delicate period after the birth. During my stay, I also had access to lactation experts around the clock, who truly made a difference in my breastfeeding journey. Nutritional postpartum/lactation dedicated food and drink, as well as a little bit of pampering, are the cherries on top.

Maria G. B.

February 18, 2025

My husband, newborn, and I spent five days at Ahma’s postnatal retreat in March 2025, and it was the perfect first family getaway. After a tough pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum period, I arrived physically and emotionally depleted—and left feeling rested, supported, and more confident as a new mom.From the very beginning, communication with the team was exceptional. Esther was so warm and empathetic on our first call, and the care continued throughout our stay and even after we returned home. The doulas were truly wonderful—gentle, experienced, and incredibly attentive. It’s not easy to build trust quickly, but we felt completely at ease knowing our baby was in such good hands and always nearby whenever we wanted.The Waldorf setting was beautiful and calming, with lovely grounds and ocean access that really helped my healing. The space felt luxurious, but also warm and welcoming—like a true home away from home.Above all, it was the people who made the experience so special. Esther, Julie, and the entire team made us feel genuinely cared for. We’re so grateful for the support and would wholeheartedly recommend Ahma to any new parent looking for rest, guidance, and a little extra magic in those early weeks.

Janice S.

April 21, 2025

This company is so, so magical. I recommend this company and experience to anyone who will listen. My husband and I attribute our stay with Ahma to us being confident first time parents. Every single doula was so kind, the perfect people to help you during such an exciting, big adjustment in life. They gladly watched my daughter when I was too exhausted to function, and their warmth and expertise made me immediately comfortable (which is no small feat, because [of] my postpartum anxiety). When you're nursing at 3AM for nights on end, you can start to feel a little isolated and crazy. But the doulas will always validate all of your feelings and emotions, which is so, so valuable when your hormones are raging and you're sleep deprived. Also, the meals were nutrient-dense and so yummy! Not having to think about meals during this beautiful, challenging time is so, so amazing. We stayed for about a week, which I highly recommend. It was enough time to feel slightly recovered from birth, learn a lot, and return home with so much confidence. I'm so, so glad we decided to stay with Ahma & Co - it was the best decision we could've made as a family. They took the pressure off me and my husband to learn everything on our own, and we could just focus on loving our little daughter and welcoming her into the world.

Ashley C.

July 31, 2025

What an overdue review! We stayed at Ahma & Co a couple months back when my daughter was 6 weeks old. I can’t tell you enough what a transformative experience this was for me. I truly think that it helped me stave off postpartum depression. The access to the doulas 24/7, the educational workshops, the food, the location, the massage, the goodies!! Looking back, it’s one of the best things that I did for myself postpartum and I could not recommend it more!! I tell every new mom I meet about it. Do not hesitate to book it. You won’t regret it at all!!

Jessica Y.

August 22, 2025

I stayed at Ahma and Co for five days after having my first baby, and it was honestly the best decision I made. I was in pain, tired, and completely unsure of what to do, but the Ahma team cared for me and my baby so perfectly that I still think about it all the time. Without them, I know I’d still be struggling.The moment we walked into the room, everything was beautifully prepared. Every day, a doula stayed with me to make sure both the baby and I were well cared for. I could ask questions anytime and always felt supported. The program covered everything from baby education to meals and massages, and every part of it felt thoughtful and well done. The massages were hands down the best I’ve ever had. The food was amazing too. It was delivered to the room for every meal, and not once did I get tired of it. My husband actually ended up joining me for the room service because it was that good.I truly recommend this experience to every new mom. My recovery felt so much faster thanks to their care. Esther, Julie, and the entire Ahma team treated every detail with so much attention and warmth. I’m already planning to go back for a longer stay when we have our second baby.

Leea J.

October 26, 2025

After a wild labor and delivery at the hospital, it was such a gift to have a gentle place to land at Ahma & Co. From the moment we pulled up to valet to the moment we checked out, every detail was so thoughtful and intentional. Our daughter was just two days old, and having her sleep in the nursery while the doulas lovingly brought her to me for feeds was truly life-changing.The food was phenomenal, our room was peaceful and serene, and the postpartum supplies made the transition back to reality so much more manageable. I slept better in that bed than I have in over a year.Thank you, Ahma & Co, for creating a space where new parents can breathe, heal, and feel genuinely cared for. Highly, highly recommend!

Maria B.

November 28, 2025

Worth the investment! My husband and I were pregnant with our first child and living across the country from family. We found Ahma & Co and thought it would be a great foundation for our journey to parenthood. So glad we made that decision! We attended the retreat a week after our daughter was born which worked out really well. She was having trouble gaining weight and our ped and LC wanted us to supplement and pump. Ahma and the doulas were key to helping us get through this time mentally and physically. The retreat was just wonderful - the food, the resort, Ahma amenities, workshops, advice, massages, everything! We were so thankful to have the nourishment that let us connect with our daughter even during that challenging time. Our daughter is thriving now and I know our time at Ahma was a big help in that!

A W

December 25, 2025

I can say without hesitation that staying with Ahma & Co was the single best decision I made for my postpartum self. It wasn't just a retreat; it was a sanctuary that did more for my bodily and emotional healing than anything else over the last few months. The care here is on another level. The doulas were out-of-this-world amazing—they didn't just care for my baby; they empowered me with confidence. I cannot recommend Ahma enough—it is an invaluable investment in your new family. I'm already planning my stay for Baby No. 2! (And yes, highly recommended for dads, too—my husband probably enjoyed the peace of mind and support just as much as I did!)

Diane C.

December 12, 2025

This place was absolutely amazing and worth every penny! I arrived at 5/6weeks post partum which I think is the perfect time because that’s around the time of a growth spurt and it may become more difficult and all the doulas were there to help!! I learned how to put my baby down when overtired and overall gained a lot more confidence as a mom. The resort was beautiful I even had family visit during and it was a mini vacation for everyone. They also had everything you could possibly need for your stay. Having an iPad connected to the camera in the nursery put me at ease alongside the constant updates on their app they use. It was the first time in so long I had felt worry free. The team at Ahma is wonderful and this is your sign to book it!!! I would definitely go again.

Myra K.

July 1, 2024

Over the past year, we did hours of research across the US, as well as internationally, as we explored options to promote postpartum health and wellness, post-delivery. Many destination experiences begin upon check-in and end upon check-out. Ahma's experience begins well before, and doesn't end upon your departure - something we really appreciate(d). BLUF: Exceeds expectations across categories - Personalization, Level of Luxury, Privacy, Inclusiveness, Communication, Education, Safety (for the entire family), Location/Accommodations, and Staff expertise. Financial commitment, but well worth it if capable.

We were extremely happy with our experience (8 nights) - in fact, we will be returning in the near future - a testament to our experience and trust in the Founders and team. Stealing from Michelin's 3-star definition: "Worth a Special Journey" - this place is a destination post-delivery.

Bryce & Julie

March 27, 2024

We had an incredible time at Ahma & Co. The entire team was warm, friendly, and professional. The facilities were absolutely amazing. My husband and I were able to go to dinner just the two of us and trust that our son was in safe hands. We explored the resort as a family and spent time at the Beach Club which was beautiful. The postpartum curated menu provided by Ahma & Co was nourishing and delicious. We had the best experience and will definitely return with our next baby!

Danielle G.

April 21, 2024

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Your Home Away From Home

Deluxe King Guest Room

Featuring garden views, our light-filled, 535 square feet rooms are designed to embrace the natural beauty of the seaside setting. Every room is furnished with modern luxuries including premium hypo-allergenic bedding, Aesop toiletries in the separate shower and deep soaking tub, and a comfortable sitting area by the private balcony.

Suites

Whether you’re envisioning a longer-term stay or prefer to stretch out in a separated living space, we offer a range of suites to meet every need. Please contact our team for the latest pricing on this upgrade.

Suites

Whether you’re envisioning a longer-term stay or prefer to stretch out in a separated living space, we offer a range of suites to meet every need. Please reach out to our reservations team for the latest pricing on this upgrade. 

Your Journey with Ahma & Co

Your journey with us begins pre-birth, when you reach out to us to share your story. Once we learn more about you and your plans, our dedicated advocate will work with you and your care provider to plan a seamless transition to the retreat.

PREPARTUM PLANNING

3-6 months before birth.

Get in touch with the Ahma & Co team to learn more, take a virtual tour, and book.

LEADING UP TO DELIVERY

Access our various workshops and coordinate birth care.

POSTPARTUM

Relax & recharge at our postnatal retreat. Stay as long as you'd like, up to 8 weeks postpartum.

BEYOND

~8+ weeks after giving birth.
Continue promoting wellness through check-ins, curated education, and community support.

Ready to book a stay?


Due to the highly personalized nature of our service and the unpredictable nature of birth, we ask that you schedule a call with our team so that we can curate the best experience for your family, recommend stay dates, and answer any questions you might have.