07/21/2023
Hello everyone! I’m Amanda and I’m the woman behind Love Blooms Birth. I am a mama of five, holistic family centered Doula, Herbalist and avid baker.
My journey into the realm of birth keeping began after I had my first home birth with my second son and my eyes were opened to the beauty of natural physiological birth. I had a traumatic birth experience with my first son in the hospital and it left me feeling alone, confused and searching for answers. My second birth healed my heart and mind in so many ways. It brought harmony to my life and I knew this work was sacred and that it was imperative I supported other women so they could experience it too. In November of 2016 I began a Doula program through Birth Arts International.
In 2020 I gave birth to my identical twin daughters in the comfort of my home surrounded by 9 women. I had two midwives (who I absolutely loved) two midwife assistants, a birth photographer, my best friend and my grandmother. The energy in the room was awe inspiring and I was engulfed in love. I have never felt so held and supported. My first daughter arrived and I gazed into her eyes while I birthed her sister and just knew this is the work I was meant to do. I realized how important unconditional support is for all birthing mothers during pregnancy and especially postpartum.
In 2022 I had a beautiful, precipitous home birth with just my husband and family present. After two hours of labor my grandmother caught my son and felt his first breath of life on her hand. This experience really ingrained in me the power of the female body and the importance of undisturbed birth.
In this season of life I am opening my support to local home birth clients, postpartum women and families who are interested in photography. I will also have herbal teas and medicinal skincare available soon! I am committed to walking the path of service and look forward to those I can help along the way!
