Why doesn’t anyone believe the research on epidurals and C-sections? As we discussed in our earlier post, Does an epidural lead to a C-section? studies on how epidurals affect the C-section rate present something of a conundrum. Observational studies in the early 1990s originally found a much higher chance of a C-section with an epidural. Since then, […]

VITAMIN D WEEK 32 weight: 3.75 lbs.  |   length: 16.69″     WHAT’S GOING ON IN THERE? Baby’s bones have fully developed but they are still a bit soft. From week 32 onward, they’ll be getting stronger and stronger and preparing for life on the outside.   What do I need and why? VITAMIN D is […]

Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy and birth.

Why the Bloom family is donating to Every Mother Counts in honor of our moms this Mother's Day

Here is our guide to surviving and thriving even when on bed rest.

Has your baby oven been called names?

What does it mean to have an "irritable uterus" and where did this name even come from?

You know you've been wondering... 

Would you rather know if baby is the size of an orange or that the vitamin C in an orange helps lung development in week 8? For the nerds like us, we present The Baby Building Blocks Newsletter - the What, When, Why, and How of Prenatal Nutrition.

Safety is top of mind for all new parents. That's why we have taken every step possible to make sure that Bloomlife is safe for you and your baby!

Why do I feel Braxton Hicks all day? If you are lucky enough to get acquainted with good ‘ol Braxton Hicks nice and early in your pregnancy, you may notice that it feels like you get these pesky non-labor contractions all day. Braxton Hicks are a pretty normal part of pregnancy and some women just […]

Why is there so much confusion around contractions and what they will feel like? Probably because everyone is different and only you know what you are feeling (or not feeling)! We're here to help.

The Bloomlife live view displays all uterine activity - contractions, big and small. The “One Hour Pattern” bar allows you to easily check the regularity of your contractions so that you can quickly see what is going on.

The many powers of your Bloomlife monitor! Learn how, when, and why to use Bloomlife and get the most out your sessions.