Pacific Bloom Doula

10/26/2022

Hello Fall Babies! Can't wait to meet you!

There is still time to get set up with me!

10/25/2022

Parenting can be so hard yet so rewarding. On my hardest (and great) days I mentally go over the things I love or am most grateful for. The number one thing I always gravitate towards is stages. No matter what stage my children are in, it's my favorite. Newborn, crave it. Threenager? Yes, sassy intelligent tiny human! Cringey 7 year old potty humor that makes them laugh until they cry. I'll allow it. Kind of. Pre-pre-teen smart aleck remarks that remind you that the not so tiny human you made has the same attitude as you and wonder if you're doing this parenting thing right... still love it.
So, what do you love about parenting?

09/06/2022

02/03/2019

I think often times a postpartum person feels like they would be a burden to ask for help. We, as could be helpers, say things like "if you need anything just let me know" instead of saying "when can I bring dinner? Or can I stop by on wednesday to do your laundry?".

https://www.mother.ly/life/i-felt-invisible-after-7 tutu6-birth-but-all-mothers-should-feel-taken-care-of

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too

01/03/2019

I'm baaaack! Took a little time to focus on me and the little nugget that joined our family in September and I have to say... I'm feeling pretty great. The littlest miss is a dream! Her big brother and sister are the best helpers and she already has dad wrapped around her little finger 😉
I'm ready to open my schedule back up and take some Labor clients starting in June and Postpartum and Infant Care clients starting in July! Toss me an email and let me know how I can help you today.
Happy New Year!

04/04/2018

A little shout out to those amazing L&D and postpartum nurses and doulas that help comfort us in one of our most vulnerable states!

I'll never forget the faces of the nurses who followed me into the bathroom after delivering each baby. That moment when I was so vulnerable, so tired, scared, shaky. My swollen belly deflating, and my modesty long gone. They treated me with such kindness and dignity. For me, these have been moments of empowerment and confirmation that I have a real village to help me, even if just for that little bit of time in a bathroom, on a toilet, while a kind nurse shows me how to put an ice pad on my mesh un**es. This photo by my friend MommaKT Shoots just takes me right back. Like, I can smell the Dermaplast. Let's hear it for the nurses and the doulas and anyone else who shows us how to make ice pad underwear (or helps with that first shower post c-section!)