About Blossom Birth

Why a Blossom class?

  • Small classes enable individual attention -- Blossom classes usually have 4-7 couples (compare to 10-30 couples in typical classes).
  • Independence means you get full information -- Experienced instructors offer you everything they know; they are not limited by institutional policies or product sponsors.
  • Judgment-free approach supports your choices-- At Blossom we know there's no "one right way" to do anything. We encourage you to respect the journey of birth and parenting, honor your own preferences, and be ready for whatever may unfold.
  • Our cozy community center creates connections -- Come to relax, read, feed your baby, learn about care providers, or just chat with other parents.
  • Nonprofit building community among parents and birth experts -- We've been there! Our parent volunteers and small part-time staff are dedicated to helping other families make a great start.


Blossom's Mission

Blossom is a non-profit education and resource center that provides parents with a holistic view of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Our staff and educators create an inclusive and nurturing community that encourages wellness, confidence, and connected families. Our classes are the ideal size for personalized instruction, taught by educators who are diversity-minded and nonjudgmental, and who offer evidence-based information. Blossom provides resources and opportunities for maternity care professionals to train, continue education, network with each other, offer their services, and build community. Blossom collaborates with other non-profits and community organizations to address the important issues pertaining to infant and maternal health. We believe that parents who are supported and informed raise healthy, secure children - making our community strong now and into the future.

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Blossom Staff and Board of Directors

Board of Directors
Mendy Thijssen- Chair
Hannah Goldie Mestel- Vice Chair
Destia Skinner, ND, CST- Treasurer
Anna Hurty - Secretary
Rotem Pearlson
Laurie Schmiesing
Lucinda White
Mora Oommen (Executive Director)

Advisory Council
Cameron Adkison
Elizabeth Green
Elisa Song
Holly Van Houten
Jenn Doolin
Pam Fox Rollin
Raquel Burgos, MD
Shefali Gandhi-List, MD
Julia Chen
Rosanna Davis, LM, CPM

 

Staff
Mora Oommen - Executive Director
Jeanna Lurie - Program Manager, Web Mistress
Michelle DeJesus - Registration Coordinator
Jennifer Doolin- Accounting Coordinator

All staff work part-time.

For a complete list of Instructors, please Click Here.

Loved your class at Blossom? Want to help families looking for childbirth information and support? You can help right now!
 

Last updated: 7/24/11 JL