I am NOT a fan of working out and very easily get discouraged when I finally give it a try. That being said, I knew how important training for my birth was and I turned to the Bloom Method to help me learn about my changing body. I admit I didn't do many of the actual cardio-type workouts, but the foundational principles of how to functionally move and support my body were so so so helpful. Belly-pumping throughout the day was a simple way for me to keep checking in on my core and I could really feel the difference. The concepts taught not only helped me go about my daily activities safely while pregnant, but they absolutely prepared me for my daughter's unmedicated birth. I better knew how to breathe (diaphragmatically) and was in touch with the muscles needed in my core to deliver my baby. I also enjoyed the stretching videos on days I didn't feel like working out, yet needed some movement to relax my body. Their coaches' approach with gentle guidance and encouragement to listen to your own body and what it needs at that time is SO refreshing, and it really does allow me to stick with exercises I would otherwise give up on in other programs. I do have a goal to get back into exercising regularly and utilize the growing library of workouts they have available through their app/website. I really do recommend the Bloom Method and Studio Bloom to all my pregnant and mom friends. Thanks for being a wonderful resource!

I’m an American living in Copenhagen, and lost my son in October; he was stillborn at full term. On top of our devastating loss, I’m also postpartum for the first time, and have lost so much core strength and fitness, and have some diastasis, even though I stayed active throughout the pregnancy. In Copenhagen, there are plenty of postpartum exercise classes, but everyone brings their baby. You can imagine how hard that would have been, being the only one there without her child. I downloaded both Studio Bloom and E&E to try to regain my strength in the privacy of my home. I prefer Studio Bloom - the verbal guidance is specific and so necessary for me to figure out exactly what engaging my deep core means and feels like. I also prefer having a guided video/audio workout, since I’m less likely to slack off between exercises that way. It keeps me on track and within the time, which is always reasonable. I also like that there are programs to follow, so I don’t have to think about what tomorrow’s exercise will be. I just show up and do what the app says to the best of my ability, and I’m much, much stronger now at 3 months postpartum. I can participate in regular exercise classes now, so I do both those and Studio Bloom, since I’m still working on getting stronger and hopefully prepared to try again.

I have loved using this program for both pregnancy and postpartum. I’ve had two kids and consist let come back to Bloom to help maintain core performance when pregnant and heal postpartum when I had DR. The one-on-one coaching is what has set this app apart and has finally helped continue my healing when I was starting to plateau. The one-on-one coaching has been the most supportive and encouraging process and has launched my body into feeling like it’s finally getting back to normal. I’ve tried another well known program but was always discourage with the the lack of coaching (or you pay extra for it) and the amount of time it takes to do their workout sit complete their program. This one is so much more accessible and provides so much more. There’s prenatal, post natal, and pregnancy workouts related to core or specific muscle groups or full body, weighted, body weight, or cardio. They also have a host of programs specific to healing specific pain points postpartum and also mindfulness and yoga style workouts too. They even have a “move through grief” program for mamas walking through grief. And thought it’s not a major focus, they still provide nutrition plans and coaching as well. Hands down the best app for postpartum healing and the one I always recommend to friends.

I started studio bloom around 20weeks pregnant feeling a desire to learn more about my inner core. I have been extremely active my entire life playing sports into the college level. During all of those years training, I was never once taught how to engage your core during exercise. I knew pregnancy was a different ball game and I needed to change my mindset on how I trained to be safe during pregnancy and make the 4th trimester a smoother ride. I had to change my mindset. It’s not a “work as hard as you can or lift as much as you can or push your body as much as it can go” mindset but rather a listen to your body, push yourself when things are challenging, but give yourself time and grace to learn how to do things properly. I love the prenatal calendars, the introduction to core, and the wide variety the Bloom Method provides you during your entire journey. I plan to continue to use the Bloom Method during my pregnancy and during the 4th trimester to help me get back to my former exercise routine safely. The workouts are challenging in physical and mental ways and have made me rethink the way I exercise and move daily. I’m more conscious of my breathing and connection during daily activities. Would definitely recommend this app to anyone who is wanting to learn how to connect to their core ( bc I DIDNT).