Raise your hand if you’ve ever drifted off to sleep while nursing baby in the middle of the night. Mine’s up! Yours too? I’m not surprised. I’d actually be quite surprised if anyone who nurses overnight didn’t raise their hand, because here’s the truth: Nighttime nursing is meant to make us fall asleep.
Read MoreWhy does the Sprout & Blossom team love in-home newborn photoshoots so very much? Let us count the ways! Having an in-home newborn photoshoot offers several benefits for the whole family. Especially for the new boss in town: your sweet cheeks little bebe! Spoiler alert — if you weren’t already in love with the idea of an in-home newborn photosesh yourself, we think you’ll change your mind after reading this…
Read MoreThere are so many sweet firsts to savor when baby arrives! Among my favorites? Baby's first bath. With my firstborn, I had envisioned placing her into our cute little whale tub we had — the baby bath with a mesh sling — for a gentle little sponge bath. But I quickly discovered a much cozier alternative, for both baby and me: bathing together! Read on to learn why and how I shared baby’s first bath — and watch a sweet little video clip, too!
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreThis World Doula Week, we have a lot to celebrate at Sprout and Blossom! 1. Brianna Trammell’s one year doula-versary; 2. Our growing support team now includes lactation counselor, Sarah Hill!; 3. Our evolving brand (& new logo!); 4. 5 years serving the birthing community; 5. An ever-increasing list of empowered birthing persons!
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!
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThe thought of writing your birth story can be daunting. So I'm here to offer some strategies for getting started! Because truly, the benefits of writing your birth story make the dedicated time and energy entirely worthwhile.
Read MoreThere's a lot about parenthood I didn't see coming. You know, like, trying to protect my baby from getting sick during a global pandemic...or repurposing her unused crib into a play fort (because she slept there zero times)...or how much I would rely on Google Assistant to make our lives functional! I'm here to let you in on alllll our tricks so you, too, can bask in the benefits!
Read MoreWhen you’re in the throes of pregnancy, it’s easy to overlook the importance of postpartum planning. We’ll walk you through some advance preparations that will lend to a smoother (and more enjoyable!) postpartum experience.
Read MoreI am so excited to announce a new product line called Annica Marie Essentials!
Now available is a postpartum care package called The Care Bundle. This gift box is full of essential self-care items to get you or a mama you love through the first weeks with a new baby.
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