What is mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has been on the rise, and for good reason. Mindfulness is a practice of being non-reactive and non-judgemental in situations, allowing you to be present, engaged and calm in the moment. Working on this practice in your daily
Let’s face it, parents-to-be, birth can be as unpredictable as it is magical. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t feel totally prepared and empowered if things go awry. Birthing classes provide the knowledge, tools, and support to navigate your birth journey with confidence, leading to
When our first baby was born in August 2019, we had fourteen different visitors over the first two days of Dawson’s life, some people visiting more than once! I have some really special memories attached to those first days. My dad, who had been pretty
(Photo by Meredith Westin Photography) Mamas-to-be – it can be exhausting and frustrating to be facing week 41 of your pregnancy. Maybe you are wondering how you can encourage your body and your baby to begin labor. Natural induction methods are gentle enough that you
Many come to a class because it fits perfectly in your schedule, a friend dragged you, you found childcare (or got into it at Blooma!), you ran out of the house as soon as your kids fell asleep, or maybe it’s in your google calendar
Yoga is Better Together “Human beings are fundamentally communal; our individuality is a product of community, and our choices are shaped by our being with others.” (Judith Plaskow) We naturally crave connection and the power of yoga is multiplied by practicing together. Sure, we can
Let’s face it, parents-to-be, birth can be as unpredictable as it is magical. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t feel totally prepared and empowered if things go awry. Birthing classes provide the knowledge, tools, and support to navigate your birth journey with confidence, leading to
Support for birthers of breech babies; a letter from our Director of Doula Programs, Sarah Branion.
Recently we asked our Instagram followers what questions they have about Blooma’s Childbirth Education. And as it goes, if one person has a question, it’s likely others have had that question as well. Below we’ve compiled these questions and answers. If you have others, don’t
Let’s face it, parents-to-be, birth can be as unpredictable as it is magical. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t feel totally prepared and empowered if things go awry. Birthing classes provide the knowledge, tools, and support to navigate your birth journey with confidence, leading to
When you’re Trying to Conceive: A time of excitement, trepidation and frustration. Know that you are not alone, and you have support and love around you. Start taking daily prenatal vitamins, and schedule a preconception appointment with your doctor or midwife for a check up,
As a family therapist, I spent most of my pregnancy trying to prepare my relationship for this transformation we were about to experience. A statistic from my undergrad family psychology class kept circling in my head: Birth has the same impact on a family system
When our first baby was born in August 2019, we had fourteen different visitors over the first two days of Dawson’s life, some people visiting more than once! I have some really special memories attached to those first days. My dad, who had been pretty
As a family therapist, I spent most of my pregnancy trying to prepare my relationship for this transformation we were about to experience. A statistic from my undergrad family psychology class kept circling in my head: Birth has the same impact on a family system
I’ve seen it too —all those pictures of people breastfeeding their children and looking like they’re in bliss. I remember when I was home with a newborn and in the throes of trying to figure out how to feed my child when that famous picture
Myth Busted – You can totally have foot massage during pregnancy, so don’t let your partners off the hook! This blog shares the amazing benefits of a simple, pregnancy-safe foot rub and busts the myth that you should avoid massaging the feet and ankles during
Chiropractic for kids? Absolutely! Just as your child goes to the pediatrician for well child visits, a visit to a pediatric chiropractor for a wellness visit can help keep your kids healthy and thriving as they grow and develop. When babies are born, they can’t
At 10 days postpartum, after the birth of my 3rd baby, I wanted to share the top 5 things I’ve been doing to care for myself in this early 4th trimester. 1. Not leaving my bed/couch/house. This is not easy! When I’m teaching, I always
Evidence supports that having a doula attend your birth has many benefits. But finding a doula can seem like a daunting process. You are trying to find someone that will be there for one of the most important events in your life–the birth of your
I will never forget being present for my sister’s first birth back in 2010. I had graduated college just one year prior and was in that funky place where I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do with my life. Part of my plan
What is mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has been on the rise, and for good reason. Mindfulness is a practice of being non-reactive and non-judgemental in situations, allowing you to be present, engaged and calm in the moment. Working on this practice in your daily
For as long as I can remember, I have been telling friends, family, and strangers my wish to not have children. In high school, I even wrote 200 reasons not to have kids (how I wish I still had this list for comedic purposes). When
I’ll be honest, in my 30s I never thought I would embark on a journey to become a parent on my own. I was quite attached to the traditional notion of building a family with a partner and someone I loved. As my 40th birthday
