Blooming Families Doula Services

Blooming Families Doula Services Empowering families with expert birth, postpartum, & fertility care

Nurturing Your Family’s Journey, Every Step of the Way

Serving Sacramento, CA & beyond

Helping new parents thrive with personalized care, education, & support 🌸

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✨ My 3 Feeding Journeys ✨Today’s the last day of World Breast(chest)feeding Week, and I wanted to share a little piece o...
08/08/2025

✨ My 3 Feeding Journeys ✨

Today’s the last day of World Breast(chest)feeding Week, and I wanted to share a little piece of my heart. 💛

Baby #1: Breastfeeding was hard. I didn’t know how to latch, I saw lactation consultants multiple times, and I constantly felt like a failure. I didn’t have the support I needed—just “give a bottle” or “supplement with formula,” with no real encouragement to try different things. We made it to about 6–7 months before switching fully to formula.

Baby #2: Things started off better, but around 4 months he stopped transferring milk well and wasn’t gaining weight. Reflux, sleep struggles, stress, postpartum depression, anxiety—it was a storm. We tried triple feeding for a while, but my mental health was suffering. At 10 months, we switched to formula.

Baby #3: I went in with a new mindset—formula was always on the table if I became stressed or overwhelmed. I refused to punish myself or feel like a failure if breastfeeding didn’t work out. But this time, I had more knowledge as a doula, more tools to try, more support, and two prior experiences under my belt. We ended up breastfeeding for 20 months—longer than I ever imagined.

💬 Here’s the truth: breast(chest)feeding does not come easy for everyone. And that’s okay. I’m deeply passionate about supporting families through their feeding journeys—without judgment, no matter how long they last or what path they take.

🤱 Feeding your baby is never a failure—love, connection, and care are what matter most.

We are always here to provide a helping hand, supportive shoulder, or listening ear.

(And peep some of my favorite things my littles did while feeding - the hiding/hugging was the best - and swipe to the end for my favorite little shark video 😩 I miss it but I don’t 😅)

08/07/2025

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Happy World Breast/Chestfeeding Week! 🌎💞This week we celebrate the beauty, strength, and diversity of feeding journeys. ...
08/01/2025

Happy World Breast/Chestfeeding Week! 🌎💞

This week we celebrate the beauty, strength, and diversity of feeding journeys. Whether it’s at the breast, with a pump, through a SNS, or a bottle of expressed milk — your effort matters. 🍼✨

Swipe through for some of my favorite quotes honoring this incredible, tender, and often challenging part of early parenthood. 💖

Share your favorite with a parent who’s in the midst of their feeding journey!

This client came to me after a traumatic first birth and a complicated second pregnancy. Her first message was titled “A...
07/28/2025

This client came to me after a traumatic first birth and a complicated second pregnancy. Her first message was titled “A Desperate Plea.”

She was navigating gestational diabetes, a subchorionic hemorrhage, and carrying the weight of past birth trauma.

She needed more than just support - she needed someone who got it.

Together, we built a birth plan centered around informed choices, advocacy, and her desire for an unmedicated birth.

When the day came, she labored with strength and intention. I supported her from just the right distance (her preference) - no touching just steady reminders to breathe and relax through the waves.

Her baby was born into her arms in the tub, and despite a brief scare, she remained grounded.

Later, when she looked back at the photos I had taken, she said:

“I was in pain, but I looked happy. I looked calm. I looked confident.”

That’s the power of having the right support. 💛

Looking for a personalized and supported approach to your pregnancy and birth? Let’s connect!

Send a quick DM or schedule a consultation at the link in our bio. We’d love to meet you!

My first postpartum experience was rough.I had a tiny human on my chest and a tidal wave of emotions I didn’t know how t...
07/23/2025

My first postpartum experience was rough.

I had a tiny human on my chest and a tidal wave of emotions I didn’t know how to name.

I didn’t know what “normal” looked like, and no one told me it was okay to feel overwhelmed, touched out, and like I lost parts of myself.

It wasn’t that I wasn’t capable - I just needed support, and I didn’t know how to ask.

That experience is a big part of WHY I do what I do now at Blooming Families.

I believe every parent deserves more than just survival mode.

You deserve calm, confidence, and real support that meets you where you are.

Whether you’re prepping for birth or navigating newborn life, we’re here to walk beside you.

If you’re in the thick of it (or getting ready to enter it), we’ve got you.

🤍 Tap the link in our bio to connect or learn more about how we support families like yours.

Let’s talk about boundaries in the postpartum period 🫣So many new parents worry that setting boundaries will make them s...
07/18/2025

Let’s talk about boundaries in the postpartum period 🫣

So many new parents worry that setting boundaries will make them seem selfish, distant, or dramatic.

But here’s the truth:
Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re windows into what you need to thrive.

You’re not “keeping the baby from family”—
You’re protecting your peace, your healing, and your baby’s transition earthside.

What feels like conflict is often just clarity.
What feels like rejection is actually redirection—toward rest, recovery, and bonding.

✨ Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out.
They’re about letting the right things in.

You deserve:
✅ Time to heal
✅ Space to bond
✅ Support that actually feels supportive

You’re not “too much.” You’re not “making it hard.”
You’re doing exactly what a loving, powerful parent does—advocating for your needs.

🫶 Let that be enough.

Need help setting boundaries? That’s exactly what we do during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!

Send us a DM to schedule a free consultation to learn about what we can help you with during this season.

Unstable? Yes. Inspiring? Also yes.Because sometimes “you’ve got this” just doesn’t cut it when you’re covered in spit-u...
07/15/2025

Unstable? Yes. Inspiring? Also yes.

Because sometimes “you’ve got this” just doesn’t cut it when you’re covered in spit-up, running on fumes, and emotionally supported by cold coffee and memes

But remember this:
✨ You are THRIVING. ✨
✨ You are INCREDIBLE. ✨
✨ You are DOING THE DAMN THING. ✨
(In a feral, unshowered kind of way. And that counts.)

💭 Drop your own unhinged mantra below or tag a fellow sleep-deprived warrior who needs a laugh.

🔗 Save this post for your next emotional spiral at 3am. You’re not alone - and yes, your baby will sleep eventually. Probably.

✨ Did you know doulas support WAY more than just birth?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀From fertility to postpartum... from non-traditional car...
07/11/2025

✨ Did you know doulas support WAY more than just birth?
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From fertility to postpartum... from non-traditional care to loss... there’s a doula for nearly every major life transition.
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And many doulas (like us!) offer support across the FULL spectrum. 🌈
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➡️ Swipe through to learn about the different types of doulas and how we show up for people in our communities.
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And if you’re wondering...
💭 “Do I need a doula?”
💭 “What kind of doula is right for me?”
💭 “How does it all work?”
💭 “Can insurance cover this kind of care?”
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Then join me for my upcoming FREE masterclass:
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🌟 What Is a Doula (and Is a Doula Right for Me?) 🌟
🗓️ Thursday, July 24 PST
📍 Live on GoogleMeet
🎟️ Totally free to attend
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We’ll cover:
✨ What doulas REALLY do (and don’t do)
✨ How to choose the right type of doula for your needs
✨ What working with a doula actually looks like
✨ How support can make all the difference - whatever your journey looks like
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🔗 Reserve your spot by sending a quick message. DM “INT” to get signed up today!
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You don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s explore what SUPPORT can really feel like.
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A few days late 😬 but congratulations to this little ones’ parents and big sister!It was an honor to be able to support ...
10/01/2023

A few days late 😬 but congratulations to this little ones’ parents and big sister!

It was an honor to be able to support your beautiful family. ♥️

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