Blooma

We attended a lactation class and I had a prenatal massage which were both fabulous but I’m here to mostly talk about our experience with Blooma doula service. Our doula was Meagan during our meetings prior to birth she helped us feel more prepared for birth and what to expect/ask our provider leading up to the big day. This knowledge gave me more confidence leading up to birth but where Meagan really shined was during labor. She came in and helped us navigate this very intense beautiful experience. She coached myself and husband and I felt so supported. I truly believe that she was a large factor in me having a positive birthing experience and I am beyond happy with the service.

I worked with a postpartum doula from Blooma (Kirby), and she was a true delight. She was fantastic with my daughter and was a huge help. In addition to having an extra set of hands to entertain my daughter, she always checked in on me emotionally and physically, which I appreciated. She constantly made sure she was helping me or my daughter, or that the house was being taken care of. I would not have been able to survive the postpartum period without her.

Our baby is now a month old and we've had the best experience with Blooma over the past 9 months. We attended several birth classes there, I went to yoga, received chiropractic and massages throughout pregnancy and we also used Blooma doulas for our birth.

Blooma doulas were definitely the highlight for us and were so helpful to both my husband and myself. Aleida and Shaina were helpful throughout my pregnancy and amazing during labor both before the hospital and once we got there. I had an easy pregnancy, but nothing about the birth was what I had planned for and having doulas who prepped us for that throughout the pregnancy and were there in the moment to talk through things really helped us make the best of the experience. The hospital was also so busy that weekend that we barely saw the midwife, which made Shaina’s support and experience extra valuable for the birth. It was just us, Shaina and our nurse for most of the time and we would have been lost without the two of them! Shaina also took fantastic photos for us!

Blooma yoga is hands down my favorite studio to practice yoga at and I have lived in many places and tried out countless studios. There is something so uniquely special at Blooma and you feel it the minute you walk in the door. The warmth of the greetings and the community is beyond rich. You feel it immediately and it is welcoming to all. I love the diversity of ages and levels and the instructors are experts in their crafts, always offering alternative options and making sure everyone is comfortable and safe. I look forward to every class.
And it is a place for ALL! No need to be female, pregnant or have any children at all.

Blooma is the best! All the classes create a sense of community; it’s more than yoga, it’s a way to connect with others. I would highly recommend all the BYOB barre and yoga classes; it’s a great way to move your body while staying with baby. All the teachers are highly knowledgeable and make modifications as needed.

I recently took a Doula training workshop at Blooma, what an incredible experience! The Blooma studio was a perfect place to learn and ignite even more passion for birthwork. As part of the training weekend we also got to experience a prenatal yoga class with expecting mothers - to see the comfort and community for all those mamas to be was heartwarming. I will recommend Blooma to all my clients!!

My prenatal massage with Gretchen was hands down the best massage I have ever had. She made me feel so at ease in the space, listened to what was going on with my body in pregnancy, and personalized her massage really well to what I needed. Her technique is excellent and I truly melted on the table for all 90 minutes. At the end of the massage she gave me resources, tips based on what I am experiencing in my pregnancy, and ideas for how my partner can help me. I am absolutely coming back again, 10/10 would recommend.

Blooma is hard to capture in a little blue box on a computer. It is community; it is warm and welcoming; it is a space to be yourself, whoever you are. It is real and raw; it is unpretentious; it is serious about caring for people through movement and connection. It is yoga and barre and pilates and massage, education and workshops and even free book clubs, but really it is a place to land on good days and on tough ones. It is not just for pregnant people, and not just for women, though it is often filled with blooming bellies and babies, which is a constant reminder of the sweetness and tenderness of life. Whether it's your first yoga class or your thousandth, there's a place for you here (the teachers sure do know their stuff). I've been coming here for nearly a decade, and no week feels complete without walking through the door. 10/10 recommend, 100 stars if I could give them, A+ local business run by incredible women.

We hired Anna Hoyme as a postpartum doula in preparation for the birth of our first baby. Anna went above and beyond! She helped us navigate lactation, sleep, cloth diapers, communication, recovery from birth, anxiety, etc. She was always so incredibly kind, understanding, and proactive. She is also exceptionally knowledgeable about infant and new mother care. We miss her already!

We took our birthing class with Aleida. She was absolutely amazing! It was a 4 week commitment on a weekday evening (3 hr per night) and...she didn't only make it bearable but absolutely entertaining and informative. We learned SO much! I would absolutely recommend Blooma!

I received a very relaxing prenatal massage from Molly Hajkova. She made me feel very comfortable. The space was very relaxing and calming. I also really appreciated that I was able to lay face down as they have a special table to give space for baby in my belly! Thanks Molly!

Meagan and Shiana were fabulous.
I called them for SO MANY QUESTIONS during pregnancy and postpartum. They always answered - day or night - and made us feel like their most important clients.
The suggestions they provided such as when to see a chiropractor, when i should go to the hospital during labor, and when we needed to contact peds for our new baby are all incredibly helpful. Yes, they are expensive, but I would pay DOUBLE to have them again. They were that great!

Blooma has been such a joy for my first year of motherhood. It is a welcoming place for moms and women! I have utilized the education classes, workouts and massage. I appreciate the discount for being an RN!

We cannot speak highly enough of Aleida Vanderbrug & Shaina Towler and the invaluable support they provided during the birth of our child. From our initial meeting, we knew we had found someone special. They exuded warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for our well-being.

Throughout the entire process, Aleida & Shaina were a calming presence, offering unwavering support and guidance. They took the time to understand our preferences and concerns, ensuring that our birth experience was tailored to meet our needs.

During labor, Aleida was a true rock. She provided continuous physical and emotional support, offering comfort measures and reassurance every step of the way. Her expertise and calming presence helped us navigate unexpected challenges with confidence and grace.

Beyond the birth itself, Aleida & Shaina were a pillar of support in the postpartum period, offering invaluable advice and encouragement as we adjusted to life with our newborn.

We are immensely grateful to Aleida & Shaina for their role in our birth journey. They went above and beyond to ensure that we felt empowered, supported, and cared for every step of the way. We wholeheartedly recommend Aleida & Shaina & Blooma to anyone seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable birth doula.

I wasn’t “into yoga” before joining Blooma but now I am very into yoga. In a world that makes me feel like I constantly need to be on, when I walk into Blooma I can just be human. I can come as I am and it means so much. People cry and laugh on their mats– and it is welcomed without question.

The instructors make an effort to learn (and remember) your name and ask if anything is going on in your body before they start class to ensure they are teaching with modifications in mind. They also incorporate mindfulness into the practice which has enabled me to improve my mind-body connection.

Whether you are pre-natal, post-natal, or neither like me – it is a great community for every gender, body, age, and yoga level. The wide array of people enables us to accept each other and ourselves for who we are and where we are in life. I also appreciate the wide array of classes and services. Between flow yoga, restorative yoga, barre, mat pilates, workshops, massage therapists, teacher training, and more – I have everything I need at Blooma – for my mind, body, and heart.

What a gift Blooma is to the Minneapolis area! Blooma has fabulous movement classes (yoga, barre & pilates), birth classes and body work. The doula staff is so talented & their birth education courses are chalked full of information. There is such a strong sense of community & wonderful staff who are knowledgeable and kind!

I've been going to Blooma since my second trimester (now well into my third), and am so grateful to have a place where my body can MOVE. While there are plenty of prenatal yoga classes on offer, my favorite are the flow classes, taught by Meghan and Leslie, which offer prenatal modifications for the experienced practitioner. Meghan's one of the most knowledgeable teachers in the city, and I'm so grateful to be able to take classes with her 2+ times a week! I've been happy enough with my experience that we also did childbirth education through Blooma and are using their doula program.

Our overnight postpartum doula Taylor was fantastic. She made things so easy by handling overnight feedings, bottling/labeling my pumped milk, folding baby laundry, and providing tips and insight about questions we had about diaper rash, sleep schedules, and what's "normal" for twin infants. My husband and I would highly recommend Taylor!

I have enjoyed taking classes and workshops at Blooma, Meghan and Jennifer are my favorite instructors! I also attended a Blooma retreat at Wild Rice, which was an amazing experience, and wonderful reset.

The class pack option has been great to visit without commiting to a monthly membership. The community is welcoming to mothers and non-mothers, and the environment is calm and supportive. The parking lot always has lots of open parking spots, which makes all the difference!

Why doesn’t google have 10 stars because the Blooma Doulas deserve way more!
We didn’t have a doula for our first baby and regret that. I thought my supportive husband and family would be enough. But for our second, I wanted MORE. Having Jess Quinn and Sarah Longacre in our corner was an added layer of love. I felt so nurtured from the start of interviews, through our postpartum visit and beyond. I now consider these women my friends, especially Jess who was by my side through some of the toughest moments. Pregnancy is hard. Labor is hard. Birth is hard. Postpartum is hard. Do yourself a favor and hire this incredible team to make it easier…and way more fun! If we ever have a third pregnancy/kid in the future, they are the first ones I’m calling.