In Bloom STL

THE ONE THAT MADE ME A MOM 💖💫✨
17 YEARS AGO TODAY 😭💫✨

The passion that fuels my work as a postpartum doula started first & foremost through my personal experience as I transitioned into motherhood! Whoa what a wild ride!!!

I truly believe— I know— that I’ve learned just as much through raising him as he’s learned from me.

He is a fiercely loyal friend & has a heart of gold. 💛 Amazes me with his talent to play music, as well as his athletic drive! 🎹 🎸 🏋️ 🏈

Mac Schoemehl you make my heart so very proud— every day! So excited to watch you continue to grow into the young man you are becoming…

I MEAN JUST THE ABSOLUTE CUTEST!! 💖

I love me some baby toes!!! What do I love even more? How this family is totally thriving…or shall I say BLOOMING (in BLOOMING STL pun intended 😉) during her postpartum!!! 🌺 🙌

This was not their first rodeo & though postpartum brings with it so many unknowns, they definitely knew some circumstances that they wanted to prevent!!! So they planned accordingly & have me on board for support along the way! ✨💖
Sigh…I feel so lucky to get to witness it. 🥹

TEACHING MYSELF HOW TO EMBROIDER! 💫

When I’m tired, but I cannot get my brain to slow down for rest, I’ve been turning to CREATIVITY! ✨

There are so many different types of rest— physical, mental, social, sensory— I often forget about creative rest! 💫

Creating small moments to allow yourself to find stillness & focus on creating something just for you that YOU ENJOY, allows your nervous system to feel safe, grounded & regulated.💖

I often find my postpartum clients have trouble finding rest during the day. I struggled with this personally with all 3 of my babies— I’d be exhausted but just could NOT rest!!! 🫣
My body would be tense, my mind would be racing— sometimes out of pure excitement that I was going to get to rest! LOL 😂

Finding small moments, even just 5-10 minutes, for fresh air, or laying down while deep breathing, or doing something creative can add up to HUGE benefits during your postpartum! 💫

Does it have to be learning to embroider? Absolutely NOT! 😂 BUT—taking a moment here & there to journal, draw, doodle, color, anything that allows you to relax your shoulders & focus on something you enjoy creating can be greatly beneficial in caring for yourself! 💖

5-5-5 “Rule” for OPTIMAL REST & RECOVERY 💫

As your doula, I typically don’t use the word “Rule” or “tell you” what to do…
BUT families who follow the 5-5-5 guidelines prove time & time again that these BEST PRACTICES WORK in contributing to your overall wellbeing & longterm postpartum health! ✨💖

Swipe to find the Best Practices, Things to Avoid, & your Partner’s Role to optimize your first 15 days! 💫

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to download your own PDF for reference to use during your 💖

LOOK AT ALL OF HER ADORABLE HAIR!! 💫✨

Precious little sister Piper is here & oh my goodness she’s already stolen my heart! 💖

I had an absolutely lovely morning with this sweetest family & their new one week old bundle of absolute JOY! 💫

Mom & dad are AWESOME & are already handling their transition to a family of 4 (5 if you count the cutest dog ever) like ROCKSTARS!! 🤩

I am so excited to be able to support them & can’t wait to get back to their home tomorrow! 🤩

Tomorrow’s top priority- REST!!! ☺️

YOU GUYS…I CAN’T EVEN…BABY HUGO!! 💖

Gimme this sweet baby boy bundle!!!

This awesome mama & I have been working together since early in her pregnancy. What an honor it has been to truly watch her story unfold! 💫

I was so excited for our first postpartum session yesterday— not only to meet Hugo, but to also meet them officially as mom & dad! & WOW!! They are transitioning beautifully! ✨

I am especially proud of mom—as she has done so much to prepare for baby’s arrival, allowing her to truly soak in these early moments! She’s such a star 🌟

Feeling so grateful today…what a week! 💖💫✨

DOULA DATE WITH Stacy Broussard - Doula
Yoga Mama Online 💖

Met up with my girl, Stacy—doula extraordinaire ✨
For some time at Forest & Meadow Herbal Shop to restock our doula bags!!! 💫

Always a great time (& never enough time)!! 💖

SHE’S HERE!!! ✨💫✨

Sigh…this sweet baby girl (the cheeks ☺️). Mom & dad have ABSOLUTELY been handling postpartum like champions- not just surviving but thriving! ✨
They have given themselves the grace to figure out their own rhythm & it has been absolutely beautiful to watch unfold! 💫
How? Not because it has been “easy” but because they really spent time doing “the work” beforehand so they felt prepared & supported for when baby girl arrived! They are taking the steps to protect their rest & caring for themselves as well as baby during this very special transition! ✨

I am so very proud of them & also so honored to have been a part of their story! 💖

BEING PREPARED FOR POSTPARTUM ALLOWS FOR OPTIMAL REST & HEALING 💖💖💖

I love a list!!! (I’m a Virgo Rising 😉 IYKYK) 💫

Here is one of the worksheets I provide for my clients during our postpartum planning sessions!

Simple list but effective!

You can also find a PDF for printing it on my website (feels good to physically check the box doesn’t it 😉), along with 2 other worksheets helpful for those early postpartum days. 💫✨💫

inbloomstl.com/resources

SO MUCH LOVE TO THIS SWEET FAMILY FOR WELCOMING ME BACK INTO THEIR HOME FOR A SECOND TIME WITH BABY BOY #2! 🩵💙

I received this feedback today & my heart feels so happy to know that she felt supported & calm during our sessions together! 💫

Mom also shared, “She helped with cleaning the house, doing the dishes, soothing the baby (so I could get some rest), and she even played with my toddler while brain storming some ideas with me on how to get a little better sleep with my 1 month old.”

Each family’s needs are unique! I show up in whatever way you need in the moment!! And hope to continue to support families in having a positive, nurturing & calm postpartum experience! 💖💫✨

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inbloomstl.com (link in bio)