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
As humankind continues to navigate a global pandemic, a little human named Oaklyn has no idea she turned 5 months, then 6 months, then 7 months and now 8 months old, during the age of Coronavirus. But, my husband Lateef and I feel pretty damn
Many scholars have researched fetal positioning. Childbirth educator Pauline Scott and Midwife Jean Sutton published Optimal Fetal Positioning in 1996. Their research suggested that mother’s movements have an impact on the position baby assumes later in pregnancy. Carol Phillips, founder of Dynamic Body Balancing, determined
A birth plan is important as a decision-making tool in the prenatal period and as a guide for providers at the time of birth. Now, the vast majority of nurses, doctors, and midwives know (and often expect) that a family will enter birth with a
Childbirth education at Blooma serves families no matter what type of birth they are planning. All classes present evidence-based information for normal and safe birth, influenced by the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices. Classes provide information to expectant families to reduce their fear or anxiety
Childbirth education at Blooma serves families no matter what type of birth they are planning. All classes present evidence-based information for normal and safe birth, influenced by the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices. Classes provide information to expectant families to reduce their fear or anxiety
