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: Pregnancy
Beyond Birth: Postpartum Care from an Integrative Medical Perspective
Guest post by Seattle Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist, Grace Chang, NC, LAc What to look out for and how to maximize your postpartum visit The body is capable of amazing things, especially when it comes to carrying, developing, and delivering a baby. Your hormones shift, ligaments stretch, and organs move to literally level up your […]
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 […]
How Yoga Helped Me Feel Like Myself While Pregnant
Guest post by Mama member, Jenni Gritters! Jenni is a Seattle-based freelance journalist and founder of Zest Storycraft. She writes mostly about the science of healthy living and is a certified yoga instructor. Jenni and her husband are currently expecting! You can follow Jenni on Instagram. Learn more about Jenni here! … I took my […]
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 […]
How To Take Maternity Leave When You’re Self-Employed
Guest post by Mama member, Jenni Gritters! Jenni is a Seattle-based freelance journalist and founder of Zest Storycraft. She writes mostly about the science of healthy living and is a certified yoga instructor. Jenni and her husband are currently expecting! You can follow Jenni on Instagram. Learn more about Jenni here! When I found out […]
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 […]
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. […]