Our team here at Sprout and Blossom feels the heavy weight of this unfortunate reality: People are trapped in Gaza, and they are suffering.
“What can we do? How can we really help?” We've asked these questions, we've felt uncomfortably useless...and now that we've found an answer, WE NEED TO BE USEFUL. Please join us.
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TOMORROW is the start of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2024). Disparities between BIPOC and white maternal and infant health in the US are despicable. We are trying to do something about it by increasing access to doula care for BIPOC families with our Birth Equity Fund. Bri, a doul on our team, shares about our work in her interview with WOOD TV 8. Visit the Birth Equity Fund page to learn more about the fund and to donate!
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Sprout and Blossom Botanicals will be at three markets this fall! We’d love to see you there. Check out all the details below or on our Events page.
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If your preschool or school-aged kids love doing puzzles, this post is a must-read. I stumbled upon a puzzle hack that I’m excited to share.
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We are celebrating the launch of our new and improved Sprout & Blossom Botanicals products and our Birth Equity Fund!
Join us Saturday, December 10 from 4-6pm at The Arts Marketplace (at Studio Park, downtown Grand Rapids)
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Annica Quakenbush, birth doula at Sprout & Blossom, is certified by and in-network with TRICARE Military Insurance. This means that those who have TRICARE Military Insurance can submit their receipt and receive reimbursement for our doula support services. Please contact us if you have any questions!
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I had a client ask today about belly support - she is approaching her third trimester and starting to feel the heaviness and soreness that often comes with a growing baby and growing uterus. Here is some information about the products I recommended to her!
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Once in a while, I (Annica) like to share some of my favorite Amazon finds that make my life feel a little simpler and let’s be real, more aesthetically pleasing. So, here is my list of essentials for a simple sunny summer with tiny humans.
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My husband and I take a natural approach to most things in our life so before we became pregnant with Meadow, I started researching home birth. I watched videos and read books from women who did it and enjoyed it! I was determined to have a more empowered, autonomous birth and I knew this was more likely to be achieved in the home setting. My husband was hesitant at first only because it was something foreign to him, like it is to the majority of people. After meeting with the midwives and having all of his questions answered and praying on it, we both decided this was the best decision for our family.
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If you are giving birth in the hospital, wearing your own clothes the whole time you are there sends a strong and important message. It says: I am not sick. I am not a patient. I am a person first and foremost and I am here to give birth. And trust me when I say, nurses and providers get the message. It’s a simple, and beautiful thing!
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We are thrilled to announce that we are leveling up our lactation support! Welcome to the team Sarah! Sarah’s inclusive and compassionate lactation support is the perfect addition to our one-stop birth collective.
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Here are some labor scenarios based on actual experiences, alongside insight into how doula support makes a difference. May these stories from Annica's experience encourage you to trust in the process and empower you to embrace the wild and spontaneous nature of birth!
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While there is some overlap among their goals in serving the birthing person, midwives and doulas each have their own set of qualifications and duties to fulfill. We clear up some of the differences here, in the form of a fun quiz!
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