We are so thrilled to partner with Intentionalist for a special Mother’s Day blog collaboration featuring mama-owned businesses! Incase you don’t know about Intentionalist, it is a fantastic resource for making it easy to find & support small businesses in your community and get to know the diverse people behind them. The founder, Laura, is […]
Tag: Seattle
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. […]
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 […]
Meet Shea: Chiropractor
Meet Shea Kramer, owner of Tree of Life Chiropractic. Providing prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric chiropractic care to families in Seattle. 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 […]
Om Mama Turns TWO!
Om Mama Co. is TWO! Om Mama has taken a hold on my heart more than I thought possible. What started out as a passion project alongside my photography business back in 2018, has turned into a movement. My innermost goal is to change what motherhood looks like, and friends, little by little, I believe […]
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 […]
Our (in)Fertility Journey: Part 3
Hi friends! I’m sharing part 3 of our (in)fertility journey today – the last piece (for now)! Catch up on part 1 & part 2 here incase you missed them! Next Steps Step 1: Tests After about 9 cycles of trying, we decided to set up an appointment with my GP. They ran a bunch […]
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 […]
Top 6 Fitness Studios with Childcare
We know that getting a workout in as a parent can be HARD. That’s why Om Mama Co. and SweatNET Seattle teamed up to pull together a list of some of our favorite gyms & studios that offer childcare! You workout, they play; it’s a win, win! Join Om Mama Co. & SweatNET as we […]
Meet Kiara : Wedding Planner, Designer, Florist
Meet rockstar local mama, Kiara Hancock! Kiara is a full-time working mama of two + founder of K. Hancock Events: wedding planning & floral design. How long have you lived in Seattle? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? Hi! I’m Kiara […]
Meet Mandy: Life Coach
Meet Mandy: Life coach with Radiant Spirit Coaching & Daring Way Facilitator We are so thrilled to be partnering with Mandy for our upcoming workshop: Courage. Like a Mother. on October 15th! 7-9pm at Thresholds in Queen Anne. FREE for Om Mama Members, $25 drop in – Register here! In this two hour reflective workshop […]
Happy Birthday, Om Mama!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OM MAMA CO.! I am SO so grateful to each and every one of you that has been a part of this incredible journey so far and SO proud of the community we have built over the last year! When I first dreamed of Om Mama, it felt like a crazy, nebulous idea, […]
Favorite Family Activities in Seattle
There are endless opportunities to have fun with your kids in Seattle. Whether you are visiting for the first time, or have lived here for years, every corner of the city offers new and exciting ways to experience the Pacific Northwest! Here are my top four favorite ways to enjoy the Emerald City as a […]
Meet Amy: Founder of The Riveter
Photo by Naomi Ishisaka We are thrilled to introduce you to Amy Nelson, Founder of The Riveter: Community & co-working office spaces, founded by women, for everyone. Amy is a HUGE inspiration to us at Om Mama – a powerhouse of a lady actively pushing for & creating change in the conversation around women and […]
Tips: Photographing Little Ones
Guest post by mama & photographer, Huoy Chen. Huoy & Meredith are co-leading the Om Mama Collaboration How To Rock Your DSLR Photography 101 workshop on Sunday, June 23rd at 9:15am at General Porpoise in Pioneer Square. Om Mama Members get 50% off ticket price, register here! Only Little Once As a mom, I know […]
Meet Maria : Om Mama Co Mama Member
We are thrilled to introduce you to OMC mama member Maria of Sexy Food Sexy You. Maria is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach based in Seattle, WA, and mom to Rafael. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? I moved to Seattle from Brooklyn, New […]
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 […]
Join Om Mama for $1 in May!
May = Mother’s Day! We want to celebrate YOU! I am so excited to share that you can join our membership community for just ONE DOLLAR in May with code “MOTHERSDAY”!! Membership Includes: Monthly mama meet-ups, empowering workouts and educational workshops – Yes! That’s 3 events a month – 3 opportunities to connect in […]
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 […]
Best Neighborhood for Kids: Seattle, Part I
So, what’s the best? A question I see getting asked ALL the time on the internet & mommy forums is… What neighborhood is the best for raising kids in Seattle? Truth is, there are about a MILLION reasons someone may choose a particular area to live in. Apart from family-friendliness, people consider: commute (both work […]
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. […]
Seattle Date Night
The Importance of Date Night Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And whether you & your honey plan on hitting the town or not, I wanted to share some of my favorite Seattle date night spots perfect for any occasion! Kevin & I usually stay in on Valentine’s & cook up something special at […]
Om Mama Co.’s Launch
Our Story… I thought I’d share a little background incase you’re new around here! (Along with some photos of our amazing launch party by my friend, Huoy Chen!) Back at the end of September 2018, Om Mama Co. was born. Om Mama Co. is a collective of photography and wellness businesses in Seattle serving a community […]
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 […]