Bringing a new life into the world is an extraordinary journey, and every expectant parent hopes for a positive, empowering birth experience. But how do you set yourself up for success when there are so many moving pieces?
Congratulations! You’ve had your baby and became a parent for the first time or subsequent time, and you’re feeling ready and raring to get back to your sex life with your partner. Or, maybe you’re feeling pressure from societal norms, your partner, yourself, with some
As I prepare for my upcoming Bring Your Own Baby, (sometimes referred to as mom and baby yoga), teacher training program I’ve reflected on the significant influence this class format has had on my life. Prior to having children of my own, I provided
Most people don’t think about their pelvic floor until something goes wrong. Here at Blooma, we are on a mission to change that. While it may be common to hear new moms joke about their newfound peeing when they sneeze or jump, it does not
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
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
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
Hello Blooma families! I am so thrilled to share one of our newest offerings with you: IBCLC visits! I have been supporting families with their lactation and infant feeding goals for years, and the newest service I offer is that of an International Board Certified
