Pregnancy, Fertility & Adoption

Calling All New and Expecting Moms! We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood, is back for the 8th year! We are so excited to host our 8th annual BLOOM event this year, with our coveted...

Editor's Note: Erena Shimoda, our guest contributor for today, specializes in underwater photography and takes her services to a whole new level, working with clients who are cancer survivors and have overcome other significant obstacles in their lives. Her...

Thank You for Joining 2020 Bloom! Our 4th annual and first-ever virtual Bloom event was a HUGE success this year! We couldn’t be happier that we got to celebrate all things motherhood with so many new and expecting moms. The...

Dear C-Section Scar, I’ll admit when I found out at 36 weeks pregnant I was going to need you that I left the doctor's office in tears and sat crying in my car. How bad would you hurt? What was...

Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, offers a meaningful opportunity to honor and acknowledge Indigenous peoples' history, culture, and contributions. When considering how kids' yoga can be integrated into the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, several connections...

Every mom and parent I have met who has had more than one child has told me that every pregnancy is different. This wisdom certainly holds true for me right now, as I enter my second trimester with my...

Exercise in all stages of life improves heart health, fitness, and longevity. It can also be beneficial in reducing pain, managing depression and anxiety, and improving your focus. During pregnancy it has the added benefits of speeding up postpartum...

Pregnancy never ends. I mean, yes, technically once you deliver your baby you are no longer "with child," but there are parts of your body nowhere near your uterus that somehow don't get the memo.    It is cruel but still understandable...

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring stress, whether from gift shopping, travel plans, or juggling too many events. While adults often feel the weight of the season's expectations, kids—often unintentionally—hold the key...

When I was pregnant with my daughter Ilse, I only traveled twice: a two-week holiday to Hong Kong during my first trimester and a New Year’s trip to Seattle in December of that same year. Afterward, I was planted....