Bloom and Grow Birth Collective

Okay but really - statistically, babies are mostly likely to arrive past the traditional 40 weeks mark.

Your due date is a GUESS. Built off of “perfect cycles lengths” and a specific ovulation day.

Your body is not clockwork. Due dates really should be seen as windows of time baby is expected to arrive - from about 37-42 weeks, sometimes a little more.

So going over your due date is NORMAL. We must honor our baby’s timeline. We must honor our body’s pace.

That last month can be a tough final push. Eating well, hydrating well, and mentally preparing to be in it for the long haul and honor your baby’s needs will help you prepare to feel your best in those final days of pregnancy. And we’re here cheering you on the whole way!

Station of baby matters SO MUCH! ⬇️

If your provider isn’t telling you the station of your baby when you opt for a cervical check, ASK! ‼️

Station of baby tracks their descent into your pelvis. -4, -3, -2 - they’re high and hanging out in the top/inlet of your pelvis. -1, 0, +1, they’re low and in your mid-pelvis. +2, +3, +4 and baby is through the outlet and in your arms! 👶🏼

Without pressure from baby’s head on your cervix, your contractions may not be efficient. A high up baby later in labor can also indicate malpositioning! We want baby descending throughout your labor! If they aren’t, we can work on positioning and movements to get them in that pelvis and moving down which will support efficient dilation! We’ve got lots of tools in our tool chest to support you and your partner in problem solving when labor throws a curveball! 💪🏼

When you hired us, you probably hired us for the emotional, spiritual, and physical support doulas bring to the table - a massive component of doula care! But you may not realize you also signed up for ✨education✨!

Our first prenatal meeting with you is one of my favs - it’s a time to discuss evidence-based information regarding different intervention and experiences you may be presented with at your birth, no matter where you choose to birth! 🤰🏻

It’s designed to leave you feeling empowered and able to walk into birth with a clear and confident head space so you feel empowered to make decisions. ✔️

More often than not, each birth comes with its own ebbs and flows and pivots. Our second prenatal meeting covers all the tools, mental prep, position work, and comfort measures you think of when you think of preparing for birth and a doula. We hope between both of our prenatal meetings you feel both mentally prepared and educated as well as equipped with physical tools to utilize during your labor. We’re here to prepare you before with intentional support so you can have an empowered birth. 🫶🏼