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    Bloom Waterbirth and Wellness Center

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Christina Y.

    I always knew I didnt want to give birth in the hospital. What that meant I wasn't sure until I found Bloom. For me the concept of a hospital is to treat ailments, and act fast during emergencies. It was very hard for me to associate a hospital and birth. Birth is about new beginnings, regrowth, and is much more spiritual. I have birthed both of my daughters with Bloom and from the moment of my first consultation I knew it was a perfect fit for me. The midwives at Bloom are not only highly educated and experienced but also grounded and compassionate. They have become my tribe and I wholeheartedly trust their guidance in the birthing processes. I could not imagine doing it any where else. Both my births were different but each time I felt empowered, safe, and capable. It is a beautiful thing when you surrender your mind and body and trust the process.

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    Elizabeth W.

    We now have two Bloom Babies and wouldn't have it any other way. Our second pregnancy had a couple scares but Heidi was right there through each of them. She was honest and didn't play down the severity of the situations, and somehow made me feel that I was going to be fine the whole time. Both Heidi and Adri were in regular communication with specialist as UCSF. They continue to be the perfect balance of western and traditional medicine. In the end the specialists at UCSF cleared me to continue my care with Bloom. I had an amazing birth. Adri coached me through, giving great advice and direction. I feel like everyone T Bloom has become extended family. If you want your birthing experience fit you, then Bloom is where you want to have your baby. They let you lead and allow to be in control. They create a calm, secure environment that is ideal for what is the most emotional process of a women's life. I can not imagine having my children anywhere else.

    Anna B.

    I want to give birth to all of my babies here. This is my first birth & I couldn't have asked for a better experience! This is not just a job to them, this is their passion and it shows in every aspect of their work. All of the ladies at Bloom made me feel safe, comfortable and cared for the entire way through. I wasn't just another number. They make you feel valued and important. They listen. They had answers to all of my questions, however big or small they were. I got to establish a relationship with all of them and knew I wasn't going to have strangers attending the birth. They made me feel like family. It was more than I could have asked for!! As soon as I walked into their facility, I felt the stress free, zen environment they created at Bloom and it was a no brainer to choose this center! You truly get the full, uninterrupted, natural birthing experience here. I got to listen to my body and be on baby's time. There was no rush during labor and delivery. It was a beautiful experience. I truly can't say enough good things!! I'll leave it at this - your search is over! You have found your birthing team & center!! Thank you so much Heidi, Kristi, Adri & Molly! You forever hold a special place in my heart!!

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    Gina L.

    BEST MIDWIVES EVER!!! I just had my 6th baby and I've worked with some wonderful women in the past but Kristie and Heidi have my heart forever! They attended My last two births and were so wonderful both in An easy birth and a hard potentially complicated birth I had. First off they know their stuff- very wise, having the best advice I've ever gotten on all my pregnancies. They keep learning, always seem to have fresh knowledge that midwives I've worked with in the past didn't have ( at least at the time). But also they are kind, loving- like I really feel LOVED by them- they carry this deep honor of birth and life with them and also honor intuition- both their own and mine as a mother which has come in handy more than once. They were the first ever to truly honor my wishes with my sons birth, allowing me to take the lead and listen to my own body without coaching or overriding what I wanted. Because of that I had the most peaceful, perfect, unusual birth ever that healed my previous hard birth experiences and renewed my wonder and self confidence as a woman and mother. If they had interrupted or denied some of my requests I may not have felt that way. They completely respect and work with hypnobirthing which not everyone does. In my birth 3 days ago which turned very hard and unexpected, they were calm, supportive, and again honoring of my wishes- really good at communicating, and showed their expertise in how they dealt with my difficult situation- pulling out all the tricks of you will and getting my Very stuck baby UNstuck !! Though it all they maintained calm soft voices, a feeling of peace, compassion and love. I never felt afraid even though I was struggling to birth. Finally baby was out and needed extra care which again they expertly handled and stopped at nothing to make sure we were well cared for, Heidi even staying an extra night with us to monitor baby every half hour while I slept, not leaving until she was Certain that baby was perfectly safe and at ease. I couldn't ask for more wonderful women to birth with and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to be truly cared for and in the best hands for their birthing time. I see below there is a review that talks about being treated badly when declining any treatment interventions or test and as to that end I wonder if we are at the same birthing center? Maybe she is confused and talking about someone else? I declined every option, test and treatment in the book and never once did they have a negative word for me, or lecture, or anything near fear tactics, as many O.B.s have with me in the past. They honored my every wish and treated me with respect when I said no to anything without another word or even hint at it being a problem. And even when I wanted to discuss options further they were so very professional and neutral just giving me information and resources to research myself without advocating one way or another. I trust these women with my life!

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    Will G.

    Had an amazing experience having our son at Bloom! Such a nice facility and relaxing atmosphere, felt like going on a little vacation to have your baby. I was nervous because it was my first baby but the ladies are very knowledgeable and kind so that kept me relaxed. Definitely recommend!

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    Deedee L.

    I am so so so happy with the care I received here. The midwives are all gems and such assets to this community. They all have amazing knowledge, provide excellent support and services as well as compassion and care beyond what I expected. I delivered my second child with them, and went through a genetic testing scare during my pregnancy. One of the midwives personally called me at 830pm and talked to me for an hour about my feelings and the process from there. I couldn't believe the grounded and care-FULL support she offered. My first born's birth was hard and not with bloom- I had a home birth midwife and had to transfer to the hospital. Because of that experience, I felt dedicated to having my second birth out of hospital but was not attached as long as everything was safe. This birthing center seemed like the right fit bc of the proximity to the hospital and the amount of experience the midwives have combined. I can say this second birth was hard too, and we almost transferred last minute but the baby came thanks to the midwives dedication to me and the baby. The midwives were calm, responsive, quick to act and explained everything to me and my husband in the process without disrupting the focus of my birthing body. How one can do that- I don't know ! But they are masters of the birthing art ! Postpartum services have been excellent as well. Long winded review to basically say it was an amazing experience and I am so happy I chose Bloom. They all around provide excellent midwifery care and I would choose them over and over if I wanted that many children ! Cheers to Bloom!

    Birth suite with my awesome team!

    SO WORTH IT!!! Even my husband, who was skeptical at first, had an awesome experience and said he would 100% do it again and pay the money even without insurance. I don't think stars even begin to show how amazing bloom is! My experience with the midwives and their facility was so far beyond wonderful. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. I don't know where to begin raving about every little detail. From the first time you walk into bloom you feel a sense of security, love and peace. The facility is just the right amount of homey feeling but also tucked away they have all the tools they need to assist you. I felt like I was in a really nice suite/Inn. All of the midwives are so kind and treat you like a great friend. Which they truly do become your friends by the end of it. The prenatal care was amazing and I got to meet each of the midwives so I was familiar with them all. The hour long visits are wonderful because you really get to converse with them and talk about what you want and need. Kristi, Heidi, Molly and Adrianna all are such skilled midwives each bringing their own experience, knowledge and perspective which provides such well rounded care. Informed consent is top priority to them and they really make you feel you are in control of your care, as well as giving great guidance and information to help you make the best decisions for you and your family. My birth was absolutely amazing! I can't even describe it in words how truly fulfilling and empowering my experience was. I was able to labor how I wanted with the absolute best guidance and support by my side. 15 hours of long labor and Molly and Heidi never let me get discouraged. I had no sleep the night before and threw up anything I tried to eat. They helped keep me nourished through it all and gave me amazing advice to get my baby here safely. My bag of water didn't want to break but instead of them coming in and saying they needed to break my water to get things going (which I feel like would've happened at a hospital most likely) they offered me information about my situation.  We all communicated together and decided that we wanted to get it to break on its own. My body could do it! The entire time I trusted my body and my team! If you want a natural/unmediated birth experience this is the place for you. The after birth experience was bliss. After she was born she came right into my arms and she was mine!! Molly and Heidi did everything they needed with her right on my chest. Heidi wrapped her up and made sure her breathing was good and Molly helped me deliver the after birth. My husband got to cut the cord and we got to climb into bed together and snuggle our new little one. We were able to rest and soak things in for a good amount of time while the midwives cleaned up around us. More than a golden hour. Once we all had a little rest Molly checked everything on the baby and helped me get to the bathroom and shower off. Our baby was born at 9:55pm and by the time everything was all checked out it was late so they let us sleep there in the amazing bed and we got to finish everything in the morning. The postnatal visits were so helpful and personal as well! The home visits are so great for when you're healing and still getting used to new baby life. Postpartum support as well as breastfeeding advice and resources were all provided. Checking up on the baby and her growth also was so nice I didn't have to get in with the pediatrician until after 6 weeks. One less thing to deal with when you're sleep deprived and trying to find a good routine. I truly didn't want my time and care with Bloom team to be over. I am so looking forward to having future babies with them. I wouldn't do it any other way unless it was medically necessary. The whole experience was everything I hoped for and so much more! The passion and love these ladies have for their job, women and babies is so incredible. They have ignited a fire inside of me that will hopefully lead me to the birth world as well. Thank you so much Bloom for bringing this amazing care to our small community. Keep doing what you're doing! I love you Molly, Heidi, Kristi and Adrianna. Until next time

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    Tarja S.

    With my second home birth, Kristi & Heidi where by my side every step of the way. They are wonderful to work with. Knowing that I could trust them with my body and newborn baby completely, allowed for a safe and stress free birthing experience. They honored my desires, informed me of aspects of the birth I wasn't aware of and became my birthing team. I am so excited that they opened up a Birth Center! Not only does our town need one, they are fully qualified and equipped to be a wonderful lead in Northern CA home birthing.

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    Ellene V.

    When we figured out I was pregnant with my first baby we knew wanted to go to bloom for a natural birth. From the moment I contacted them over the phone all we ever received was the most welcoming, considerate, and loving care. They took care of me and my family so well. My boyfriend in the beginning didn't really know to much about water births and was skeptical, but if weren't for the midwives he wouldn't have liked the Water-birth so much. The day I gave birth to my son it was such a great moment in our life. I really don't think we could ever explain to the midwives how grateful our little family is and how grateful I am. Walking around the backyard while experiencing contractions and looking at there trees I could see how healthy everything was and all the fruit trees were fruiting so well I could just feel the nurturing that happens there. I feel so blessed to have had my care at bloom I wouldn't choose to have our baby anywhere else and when the the time comes around to have another little one I'll be going to bloom. We definitely recommend this birthing center and will suggest it to any friend who's expecting! Thank you again Kristi, Katelin, Heidi, and Adri you guys did so much more than we could ask.

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    Kristi and Heidi fully respected my wishes and I had the most beautiful experience I could have dreamed of.

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