Like you, we started with curiosity.
Not knowing what was normal. Not knowing where to turn.
I am Nayol, a nurse, midwife, and mother of two young girls. My journey started in neonatal intensive care, then community midwifery, where I witnessed firsthand how deeply new parents need reassurance, rest, and support beyond the baby. Even with the best care, postnatal support so often ends too soon.
But it wasn’t until I became a mother myself that I truly understood this reality. Despite two healthy births, I found myself quietly wondering why my body still felt broken months after giving birth and faced ongoing health challenges for years before finding a recovery path that worked for me. I now see how much feeling well in myself shapes the wellbeing of my family.
Nayol Santos, Founder of BodyOwn
BodyOwn brings together clinical expertise and lived
experience to support recovery after birth in a way that feels practical, relevant, and genuinely helpful.
Created with midwives and clinicians and shaped by
women who’ve been there. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits all.
We’re here to help you find your own rhythm after
childbirth.
You deserve informed guidance that understands both your
body and your experience.
You’re not alone in this
Recovery can feel uncertain. BodyOwn connects you with trusted guidance and shared experience.
Support you can trust
Evidence-aware information to help you understand your body and make decisions with confidence.
Your experience matters
Every recovery is different. We meet your journey with respect, compassion, and no judgement.