Guest post by Seattle lifestyle brand ULA and Us. … Oh Baby! Essentials for the New Momma Expectant mama or know one? Welcoming a baby into the world means purchasing A LOT of new gear to make sure mom and baby are good to go. We created a list of the essentials. Books, toys, and […]
Category: OMC Vendor
Meet Brittany : Seattle Film Photographer
Meet OMC Collective Member Brittany of Blue Rose Photography. Brittany is a master of Film photography and we wanted to learn more about her process, why she prefers film, and where she goes for inspiration. … When and How did you become a photographer? I got into photography when I was about 21. My boyfriend […]
14 Favorite Family Activities in Seattle
With Summer upon us, school ending, and the lightening of COVID restrictions, I don’t know about you, but we are ready to plan some fun outdoor activities in Seattle with our families. Aside from the big summer plans like camping trips and the 4th of July with family, we asked our Om Mama Co vendors […]
Meet Nicole : Seattle Author & Life Coach
Meet OMC Collective Member, Author & Life Coach, Nicole of Cambia NW. Nicole has a passion for helping women discover their self and find the right path to move forward. … Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move […]
Meet Dana : Seattle Acupuncturist
Meet OMC Collective Member Dana of Esva Healing. Dana is an acupuncturist with a master’s in East Asian medicine and mother to 2 daughters, Nova & Rhea. With her experience of conception, pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, her hope is to guide women to have success stories of their own. … How long have you […]
Distance Reiki and Why it’s Important for My Healing Journey
Guest post by OMC member, Reiki Master & Energy Worker, Stephanie Hunter-Dines … As a certified Reiki Master, I work within many healing modalities every day. Reiki is a gentle form of hands-on healing or energy work that most commonly utilizes light touch to treat the whole person and root cause of illness or […]
How to Optimize your Nutrition for Breastfeeding
Guest post by OMC member, Nutritionist & Personal Chef Chelsea Fechtner of The Wildflower Kitchen … I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of seeing magazine covers with celebrities that offer the perfect diet to help you “bounce back” after having a baby or return to your pre-baby weight in a month. Having a […]
Nanny Taxes 101
Guest post by OMC member Jillian Plank. Jillian is a CPA and founder of Nanny Files, an affordable guided DIY alternative to traditional nanny payroll services. When she’s not helping parents with their taxes, she’s hiking, cooking, or singing with her husband, three kids, and two dogs just outside of Portland, OR. … Nanny Taxes […]
The Five Minute Mama Morning
Guest post by OMC members Ives & Christy of ULA & Us … Let’s be real, a mom can do more in five minutes than seems possible. Or at least it feels like we are always juggling our daily activities with a newborn, a toddler, or a child in tow. Christy and I want to […]
The Anti Kegel Diet
Guest post by OMC member Allison Feldt, of Body Motion Physical Therapy … Are You Fed Up With Peeing Your Pants? At Your Wits End With Leaking When You Laugh Or Jump Or Cough? I hear so often that “I thought surgery was my only option”. I had a new client say this to me […]
#1 tip for taking a photo your baby will treasure for a lifetime
Guest post by OMC members, Baby Notebook … I am guilty of it. I’m that person taking a million photos of my baby. I think we have about 1200+ pictures of her just sleeping or cooing in the first five months of her life. When I look back at these photos, I am generally unimpressed. […]
Benefits of 1st Trimester Prenatal Massage
Guest post by OMC member Julianne Weatherhogge, of Vital Flow Holistic Perinatal Services … The first trimester of pregnancy is classically associated with nausea, food aversions, and stress as well as intense emotions and lots of hormonal changes. A massage is usually the last thing on a pregnant person’s mind! I mostly thought about getting through […]
10 Ways to Increase Hope and Resiliency in Trying Times
Guest post by OMC member Lexi Taylor of Kalon Spa Bellevue … You can increase your resiliency and feelings of hope even in these times of immense stress and life transitions by shifting your mindset and taking care of your body’s basic needs. Increasing your resiliency naturally increases your feelings of hope and your ability […]
Postpartum Prehab
Guest post by OMC member Nicole Bulow, Owner of Sol Fuel Wellness … Physical Therapy during pregnancy improves labor & birth and facilitates postpartum recovery. Prehab. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you haven’t. Prehab is rehabilitation (rehab) that occurs before a surgery takes place. Prehab is done to help an individual both go into […]
Sleep Training 101
Guest post by OMC member Kelsey Alford, of Nested Sleep … There are a lot of myths out there about sleep training and as you guys know I’m a fact and evidenced-based girl, so I will give you the rundown of all the most common methods, when to start, and how to know if you may […]
Simple Bone Broth Recipe
Guest post by OMC member Amy Kovner, Owner of Embodied Wellness … I’d like to share with you my pretty simple bone broth recipe because I think it’s a fabulous and super healthful thing to drink and/or use in your cooking. It’s also a great beverage option for your kids. I started giving my daughter […]
What to Wear for your Maternity Session
Guest post from Seattle maternity, newborn + family photographer (and founder of Om Mama Co.) Meredith McKee Ruth! Maternity fashion has come a long way & I love all of the variety I see in what my mamas-to-be are choosing to wear for their maternity sessions! There are several different shapes & options you can […]
How to Talk to Kids About Social Distancing
Guest post by our friends and OMC members Sproutable! Sproutable is research-based social-emotional parenting support for young children. … We can’t expect young children to truly understand what social distancing looks like in public spaces. Just like any skill, we have to break it down into small steps and meet them where they are developmentally. […]
Permission to Launch Your New Business
Guest post by OMC member Kelsey Marie Knutson, Business Coach, and Strategist … Permission I’m here to give you permission. Not that, that should be my job, but I feel like it’s time to talk about something important here. What I’m talking about is when to start. As in when to launch your new business. […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Chach Photography
Today we are featuring a gorgeous golden hour family session from Om Mama Collective member, Christina Chacharon of Chach Photography. Christina specializes in birth, newborn, and family sessions. When was the last time you had family photos taken? No, not a selfie or a self-timer shot. Or a grainy, too-dark photo taken by the first […]
Meet Laura: Personal trainer and Birth Doula
Meet Laura Jawad, a pre/postnatal fitness coach & birth doula. She offers services to support pregnant and postpartum people in and around Seattle’s Eastside. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a […]
How to Stop Dreading Exercise
Guest post by OMC member Catherine Dickson, a holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and owner of Rise Holistic Health! … When you’re laughing so hard, you forget about your friend taking photos! Most of us have been all over the board when it comes to how we really feel about working out and I […]
The Waiting Game
Guest post by OMC member Dr. Tara Morrison, Owner of Inner Rhythm Wellness … Today marks 40 weeks pregnant + 1 day. I think the waiting game is an appropriate title for this phase of a pregnancy. The average first pregnancy lasts 41 weeks, the average second is 40 weeks +3 days. I remember this […]
Meet Kelsey : Holistic Sleep Consultant and Owner of Nested Sleep
Meet OMC Collective Member, Kelsey Alford. Kelsey is a Holistic Sleep Consultant and Owner of Nested Sleep. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? My name is Kelsey and I’m the owner […]
4 pillars of self-care as a new mom
Guest post by OMC member Amy Kovner, Owner of Embodied Wellness … Self-Care is critical for moms, especially in the postpartum period. Understandably, most new moms are completely focused on caring for a baby and have very little time and energy to take care of themselves. Being a new mom can be incredibly overwhelming […]
Meet Abby : Massage Therapist & Health Coach
Meet OMC Collective Member, Abby Dillinger-Lee. Abby is a Massage Therapist and Owner of Shakti Bodywork of Bellevue. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I was born and raised in North Bend, […]
4 Different Types of Newborn Photography
Guest post by OMC founder + family photographer, Meredith McKee Ruth of Meredith McKee Photography Types of Newborn Photography Woohoo! You’re having a baby! Congratulations – this. is. HUGE. If you’re thinking about having a photographer document your journey into parenthood, there are a lot of different ways to capture this incredibly monumental experience for […]
POSTPARTUM RECOVERY: Tools that Helped me in the First 30 Days
Originally shared on Ula & Us, OMC Collective Member, Christy Talamo, shares how she survived the first 30 days of motherhood. Okay mama, get ready for some of the most magical moments of your life. Along with sleepless nights, a lot of diaper blow outs, tears (happy and sad… hello hormones), snuggles, bliss, leaky engorged […]
Meet Amy: Certified Nutritionist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I grew up in Gig Harbor, Washington and have spent most of my life in the PNW. I […]
5 Exercises For a Weak Pelvic Floor
Guest post by OMC Provider Kelsey Dehmer, PT, DPT, OCS of Therapydia Ballard … Pelvic floor weakness can happen to anyone, whether you’ve had kiddos or not. It is sometimes hard to keep up with gravity itself and we often forget that just like our biceps, if we don’t use it we lose it. So […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Erin Schedler
Today we are featuring a gorgeous at home newborn session from Om Mama Collective member, Erin Schedler! We love how she capture the true authentic beauty of new parenthood! This was a pretty typical newborn session for me! It happened to be my last session of 2019, before I went on break. Such a beautiful […]
Acupuncture for Fertility
I reached out to Om Mama Collective members, Dana + Brittnie of Esva Healing, to share how acupuncture can be beneficial for fertility. As Brittnie mentions in her story, according to the CDC about 10 in every 100 women in the US have difficulty becoming pregnant or staying pregnant. Acupuncture can improve many challenges associated with […]
How I came to drink decaf (and be a predominantly decaf coffee roaster)
Guest blogger Carol Blanchet is the CEO + Founder of Talking Crow Coffee Roasters, a DECAF specialty coffee roaster. Coffee is for everyone – Caffeine isn’t. Believe it or not, I haven’t always loved coffee – gasp! I bet you wouldn’t expect that from a coffee roaster. I began drinking coffee in college as a […]
Meet Samantha: Seattle Physical Therapist
Meet OMC Collective Member Sam Chernak. Samantha is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and clinic owner of Emerald Physical Therapy & Pilates located in Ballard. She specializes in pilates-based rehabilitation and has found it to be a fun, effective tool for treating pre-, peri- and postpartum patients. She believes in a holistic approach to healthcare […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Alec Mills
Fresh 48 Session If you have been searching for Newborn Photography on the Google or Pinterest or Instagram…you may have run across the term “Fresh 48”. I know when I was pregnant and looking for new services or products, I would constantly wonder what I was signing up for…and reading “Fresh 48″… I had a […]
Decluttering + Organizing in Uncertain Times
Lauren Fink Shea is a professional organizer, blogger, and founder of Organized By Heart, a Seattle based business offering home organizing services, virtual consultations, and group workshops. Her mission and greatest passion is working with moms to help them get organized at home, so they can create more time + space for what they love. […]
Virtual Offerings in the time of the Corona Virus
Om Mama Collective members are doing big, amazing things to continue to help serve their communities during physical distancing! Omies, thank you for being you! Virtual Classes Oh Baby! Fitness: Daily Live Workouts, $7/class $25 for a five week session // Details The Works Seattle: Online classes on demand! Sliding scale starting at $0 […]
3 Energizing Smoothies for New Mamas
Om Mama Co Vendor, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN shares some amazing smoothie recipes to energize new mamas. Chelsea is a nutritionist and personal chef that specializes in using food to help women feel happier and healthier in their lives. She is currently offering online training and coaching through her Facebook group, Eat Happy. Do you […]
Meet Kelsey: Physical Therapist
Meet OMC Vendor Kelsey of Therapydia Ballard! Kelsey practices pelvic floor PT and orthopedics in North Seattle. Outside of her work she enjoys running at Golden Gardens, hiking in the mountains, playing sports, and exploring all the new restaurants and breweries in town. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
What Makes You, You
Today, Kelsey of Gather + Co, shares her thoughts during these unprecedented times. I initially sat down to write a lengthy post about the science of hair and how it changes over time…boring, I know. But then all of this Coronavirus stuff happened and I’ve had some time to really think about how I want […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Brittany Marshall
By OMC Vendor Brittany Marshall of Blue Rose Pictures, Seattle Newborn Photographer This was the third time I have had the pleasure of capturing Tamara’s maternity session. The last two times were for her boys and this time for her baby girl! I really love being to capture one family’s milestones throughout the years. It […]
All Mothers are Working Mothers
Collective member Aga Lawrynowicz, Founder of Choose Clarity is a certified life coach specializing in supporting women to balance motherhood and their personal mission. A former explosives queen — she spent over ten years working as an engineer in the oil and gas industry — now Aga is a mother of two, step-mother of two, and […]
Sleep and Our Genes
Om Mama Collective member, Kelsey Alford, of Nested Sleep shares her insight on what we actually can affect (or at least understand!) in our baby’s sleep! Sleep and our genes: When it comes to nature vs nurture, what can we teach and what is biologically set? Many parents that are poor sleepers themselves, either now […]
Meet Kat : Pilates Instructor
Meet Om Mama Collective member, Kat Williams, of PROnatal – Pilates Mat & Apparatus Certified Instructor, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum Doula and Pre+PostNatal Fitness Instructor. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Jennifer Loomis
By Om Mama Collective member, Jennifer Loomis, Seattle Maternity Photographer I have worked in the field of maternity photography since 1994. Every session reaffirms my awe of the innate power of the mother. When my client J came into the studio for her pre-consultation I was immediately intrigued by her grace, beauty, and empowered sense […]
Workout and Movement Guidelines for your Pregnant Body by Emily O’Dea
Guest Blog by Om Mama Collective member, Emily O’Dea: Your body is changing every day, stay nourished with movement that will keep you strong for the big day! Congrats on your pregnancy! For most of us, that first trimester we are fatigued, nauseous, and can feel that life will never be the same again. I […]
Weathering Developmental Leaps and Your Baby’s Sleep
Om Mama Collective Member Tiffany Decker of Seattle Sleep Trainer shares how to weather your baby’s ever-changing sleep habits. I don’t know about you, but it seems like the minute you figure out your baby’s sleep they hit a new developmental leap and everything seems to get thrown out the window. It can be anxiety-provoking, […]
Feature OMC Photographer Sessions | Julia Kinnunen
By OMC Vendor Julia Kinnunen, Seattle Birth Photographer I first met Erika and Nick over four years ago when they hired me to photograph their wedding. I remember sitting in our first meeting and thinking “holy moly these people are so stinking cool why on earth would they want to hire me?!” but little did […]
Birth Un-Plan | Changing the Language Around Birth Preparation
By OMC collective member, Julieanne, owner of Vital Flow massage & bodywork The birth plan I remember when the nurse I was working with sat down and asked me if I had thought about making a birth plan. I think I was four months pregnant at the time. I really hadn’t but thought it would be […]
Meet Erin : Lifestyle Photographer
Meet Erin- rockstar mama & owner of Erin Schedler Photography! Erin is a member of the Om Mama Collective – members get exclusive deals & discounts when working with her! Find out more at members.ommamaco.com! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
Connection with Seattle Chiropractor Dr. Shea Kramer
C O N N E C T I O N What’s up Omies?!? Dr. Shea Kramer here, a chiropractor at Tree of Life Chiropractic in Seattle, where I specialize in taking care of mamas (preconception, prenatal and postnatal) and kiddos (but definitely not exclusive to those populations, I care for all spines)! COMMUNITY I love […]
Meet Kathleen : Owner of Oh Baby Fitness
Meet Kathleen Donahoe – COO and Co-Owner of Oh Baby Fitness and Founder of Lady Sweat. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I own […]
How to Have a Baby : A Training Guide for Every Kind of Birth Plan
We are so excited to partner with Om Mama Collective member, Nicole, for our upcoming workshop: Training for Labor and Delivery on September 5th! 7:00-9:00pm at Nicole’s office, 4839 S. Brandon St, Seattle, WA, 98118. Free for Om Mama Members, $15 non-member pricing. Additional details, tickets & registration can be found here! Here’s how to […]
What is Lymphatic Decongestion?
Guest post by OMC Vendor, Lexi, owner of Kalon Spa in Bellevue. Find more about Lexi & our other team members in the collective here! Om Mama Members get exclusive discounts & deals for all of the businesses in our collective! We are thrilled to be teaming up with Lexi for our August Event Om […]
Why Exercise and Lactation go Hand in Hand
Guest post from Om Mama friend & collaborator, Christy, of Ula & Us! Christy here to talk about exercise and lactation. Most mamas are eager to get back into a regular workout routine postpartum and I was totally in that same boat, but the other question that comes up is whether exercise impacts breastfeeding and […]
Pro Tips For Your Own Newborn Photography at Home
Guest post by Om Mama Collective member, Jennifer Loomis! Jennifer is an artistic photographer empowering pregnant women through photography for 20 years, specializing in larger families and large image installations. Om Mama Members get exclusive deals when working any of our curated list of business owners. Learn more about Jennifer here! … Just had your […]
Meet Belinda: Owner of Happy Camper Cocktails
Meet Belinda – rockstar mama & owner of local beverage company, Happy Camper Cocktails! We have loved partnering with Belinda for our Mocktail series on the blog – check out all of her delicious concoctions here! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are […]
How to Baby-Proof Your Relationship
Guest post by OMC Vendor, Jessica Psenski, licensed mental health counselor specializing in couples, perinatal care & sex therapy. Find more about Jessica & our other team members in the collective here! We are thrilled to be teaming up with Jessica for our May Workshop: Babyproofing Your Relationship on July 24th! Find out more details […]
Meet Lisa : Professional Organizer
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Lisa Saksons! Lisa is a Professional Organizer at Organized by Lisa! Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Lisa – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where […]
Meet Sarah: Holistic Pregnancy Consultant and Owner of Mom & Babe
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Sarah of Mom&Babe! Sarah is a holistic pregnancy consultant based on Bainbridge Island. Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Sarah – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? […]
How To Survive Morning Sickness
Om Mama Collective member, Amy Kovner of Embodied Wellness, shares her tips on surviving morning sickness. Amy is a mom to 3 (including twins), certified nutritionist and licensed mental health counselor. Join us for a perinatal nutrition workshop with Amy on April 16th – details at the bottom of this post! The past few months […]
The Isolation of the First Trimester
Let’s talk about this time because I have a hunch that we’re lacking support in a really big way. Some might say this could apply throughout the trajectory of the perinatal time, but today I want to address the first trimester. This can be a window of overwhelming change, erratic emotions, adjustment and sometimes fear. […]
Pelvic Floor Health: Healing After Birth
Healthy Pelvic Floor For A Healthy Life: The Importance Of Healing After Birth The biggest issues I see with moms and women, at my practice, stem from improper healing and lack of restoring deep core muscles after childbirth. Most women get cleared by their MD, midwife or OB at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum. […]
Meet Desiree: Pediatric Sleep Coach
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Desiree Baird! Desiree is a pediatric sleep coach with specialty in multiples! Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Desiree – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? […]
Nora’s Birth Story: Puget Sound Birth Center
From a Doula’s Perspective Each and every single birth is a wholly unique and individual experience. When Jamie asked if I would help support her as both her doula and photographer, I was thrilled. This was my second birth center birth. While I tend to feel most comfortable supporting clients delivering in a hospital setting, […]
Mindful Moment
It’s OK Hey, friend. How ya doing? Did you set a ton of big exciting, (hopefully a *little* scary) goals for 2019? I hope you did – but I also wanted to give you a little pep talk… aka give myself a little pep talk. We’re 9 days in to the new year. 9 days. […]
Meet Julia: Birth Photographer & Doula
Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I grew up on Camano Island, about an hour north of Seattle. I spent some time after high-school […]
4 Tips for Goal Setting in 2019
Dana of Dana Nicole Coaching shares goal setting tips and how to set yourself up for success in 2019! I love this time of year – a time of reflection, celebration, hope, and anticipation for the year ahead. In my work with clients, I find that reflection and visioning are key to creating the life […]
Why Postpartum Specific Training
Guest Post: Why Postpartum Specific Training is Important by Maura Shirley, Bodies for Birth WHY IS POSTPARTUM SPECIFIC TRAINING IMPORTANT? So, you’ve had your baby. You’re feeling up to exercise, but you don’t quite know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes down to it. You know certain areas of your body have […]
Seattle Newborn Session: Blue Rose Photography
Feature: In-Home Newborn Session by Blue Rose Photography This was a very special newborn session for me since I got to capture baby Luc’s birth only a couple weeks before. Karolina and Michael are such a wonderful and sweet couple. I was so excited when she reached out to me to document her maternity photos. I […]
Meet Jessica: Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Instructor
Meet Jessica – perinatal yoga instructor of Movement With Jessica and one of Om Mama’s founding collective members! Q: Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? […]
What to Wear: Fall Family Photos
Guest Blog Feature: Om Mama Collective member, Jeanna Rice Photography, shares her tips for what to wear for your fall/winter family photo sessions! You can follow Jeanna on Instagram at @jeannaricephotography! Find more amazing photographers in our Collective here! Hello fellow Mamas! Fall is the most popular time for family pictures, and with good reason […]
Meet Dana: Life & Career Coach
Meet Dana – life & career coach for Dana Nicole Coaching and one of Om Mama’s founding collective members! You can also watch our pre-launch Instagram LIVE Q&A with Dana on YouTube here! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you […]
4 Things To Consider When Choosing A Maternity Fitness Program
Guest Post: 4 Things To Consider When Choosing A Maternity Fitness Program by Maura Shirley, Bodies for Birth Congratulations! You probably just found out you are going to be mom for the first (or fourth!) time. Perhaps you learned during your last pregnancy that you should have stayed more active? Perhaps you’re an athlete looking […]
Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake
Feature: Maternity Session at Rattlesnake Lake by Meredith McKee Photography I’ve done a couple maternity sessions at Rattlesnake lake now & it is just such a dreamy place to shoot! We did Kelly’s maternity session during the peak of wildfire season this summer & it cast such a dreamy pink haze as the sun began to set […]