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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
2M 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
2M 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
2M 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
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2M 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
Blooma Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
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2M ago
Support for birthers of breech babies; a letter from our Director of Doula Programs, Sarah Branion ..read more
Blooma Blog
2M ago
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 ..read more
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2M ago
(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 ..read more
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