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Blooma was founded in 2007 by birth doula and yoga teacher Sarah Longacre, growing out of her dream of supporting women and families. Our Prenatal Yoga Teacher training has traveled around the world, and we have supported thousands of women on their path to motherhood through our prenatal yoga, childbirth education, and wellness services. Read the Blooma Yoga Blog for information on practicing..
Blooma Blog
1w ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
1w ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
1w ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
1w ago
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), exercising during pregnancy, especially strength training, offers significant benefits. These range from reduced risks of gestational diabetes and cesarean births to quicker postpartum recovery. Let’s explore the top five benefits of strength training during pregnancy ..read more
Blooma Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
5M ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
5M ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
5M ago
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 ..read more
Blooma Blog
5M ago
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 ..read more