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The postpartum period—also lovingly known as the “fourth trimester”—is that super fun (cue rolled eye emoji!) 🙄 time right after childbirth when your body tries to clean up after the party it just threw (complete with hangover-like exhaustion and emotional fireworks). This period typically refers to the first 6 to 12 weeks after giving birth, but-- spoiler alert: your body can take much longer to truly recover. During this time, estrogen and progesterone levels drop faster than your phone battery at 3%, while hormones like prolactin (for milk production) and oxytocin (the love-and-letdown hormone) kick into overdrive. It’s a whirlwind of physical healing, hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and getting used to your new sidekick—who doesn't (but should!) come with an instruction manual.

Fast forward eight years postpartum, and things are technically supposed to be back to normal, but let's be honest: “normal” has been permanently redefined. Your body has likely settled into its post-baby rhythm, but you may still be discovering mysterious changes like a bladder akin to a leaky faucet or hips that seem to have relocated permanently. Hormones have mostly evened out at this point (unless perimenopause has decided to sneak onto the stage), but the long-term effects of pregnancy, birth, and raising a small human—or multiple—don’t come with an expiration date. By now, you're a seasoned pro at multitasking, interpreting cryptic kid logic, and possibly drinking coffee that's been reheated three times.

In short, postpartum is not just a medical phase—it’s a transformation that begins with birth and evolves over the years. Whether you're tracking hormones, managing a career, or simply trying to remember why you walked into a room, the postpartum timeline proves that once you give birth, your body, brain, and entire worldview shift in ways that science is still catching up with.

The postpartum period vs. postpartum depression

The term postpartum gets thrown around a lot so let's clear the air. "Postpartum" simply means the period after childbirth (which is typically considered 6-12 weeks after birth, but can last WAY longer). It’s a very real phase of physical recovery, emotional shifts, and figuring out how to keep a tiny human alive. Postpartum depression, however, is something entirely different—it's a serious mental health condition that deserves attention, support, and care. Just because you're in the postpartum period doesn’t mean you have postpartum depression, but knowing the difference can help you support yourself (or someone you love) with more compassion and clarity.

  • Postpartum = The time after giving birth

    Hormones are wild, sleep is laughable, and everything smells like baby wipes.

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) = A medical condition that affects mood, energy, and emotional health.

    It’s not just the “baby blues”—it’s deeper, longer-lasting, and needs professional care.

  • Feeling weepy at a diaper commercial?

    Could be normal postpartum emotions.

  • Feeling hopeless, disconnected, or like you're not yourself for more than two weeks?

    Time to reach out—PPD is common, and help is available.

  • You can be in the postpartum period without being depressed—

    and you can get through PPD with the right support.

Bottom line: postpartum is a phase. Postpartum depression is a condition. Both are real, both deserve attention, and neither should be handled alone.

Why Postpartum+?

So, why the + at the end of postpartum? Well, it’s simple. I’m a firm believer that the postpartum period goes FAR beyond the standard 6-12 weeks. In fact, personally and professionally, I consider anyone in the first year after birth to be in the postpartum period. At Rooted in Bloom, we take it even further…

  • Postpartum (in the traditional sense)

    Birth to 6-12 weeks post giving birth
    *This makes sense because this is the timeframe when postpartum hormones are at their most volatile, specifically in the first 24 hours after giving birth.

  • Postpartum at Rooted in Bloom

    Birth to 1 year post giving birth
    *The first year after giving birth is an absolute whirlwind. I could use some choice expletives to really drive the point home... but I will refrain. That first year is so complicated and overwhelming, and while the body spends the first 6-12 weeks healing that dinner plate size wound inside the uterus (the spot where the placenta was attached), it goes far beyond 12 weeks. There's emotional healing and adjustment, physical changes, and the big one: GETTING USED TO ANOTHER HUMAN (OR MORE IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLES!) RELYING ON YOU FOR EVERY. SINGLE. THING. It may not be the scientific or technical definition, but here we consider the postpartum period to include that entire first year after giving birth. BLOOM! 💣 I'm sorry, I meant BOOM. 😉

  • Postpartum+

    While the typical postpartum changes and experiences technically go to that first year. It really goes beyond that, for multiple reasons.

    1. Our PLUS (+) takes us to about 8 years postpartum. To the age where kids are beginning to shift from young children to tween/preteen. They're not quite there... but it's close. It's around this age that parenting changes and children gain more independence, and in a different way than when they're younger.

    2. Not all mothers are experiencing the same postpartum hormone and physical changes. Many mothers have the beautiful experience of adoption, and those mothers are part of our Postpartum+ category as well.

    You don't have to have given birth to be a mom, and you certainly don't have to have the postpartum hormones surging through you, to be a mom. Any mom, regardless of their journey to motherhood, is a mom and is part of the Rooted in Bloom postpartum+ family.

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Massage Therapy

Rejuvenation Massage
$140-$165
The postpartum period can leave you feeling completely drained—physically, mentally, and emotionally. That’s where the Rooted in Bloom Signature Rejuvenation Massage comes in. Designed specifically for the postpartum body, this therapeutic massage helps restore energy to tired, overworked muscles while easing tension and soreness from childbirth and new parenthood. Whether you're recovering from delivery, adjusting to sleepless nights, or just need a moment to reconnect with your body, our Rejuvenation Massage is here to support your healing. It’s a gentle, revitalizing reset—because you deserve to feel restored, grounded, and energized as you navigate this new chapter.
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Rejuvenation Partner Massage Lesson
$190
The Rejuvenation Partner Massage Lesson is a guided experience designed to help partners reconnect, recharge, and support each other during the often overwhelming postpartum period. In this specialized session, the non-postpartum partner will learn safe, effective massage techniques to help relieve tension, soothe sore muscles, and bring restorative energy back to the postpartum body. But beyond the physical benefits, this lesson is all about fostering emotional intimacy and strengthening your bond as a couple. It’s a powerful way for the supporting partner to show up with care and presence—because healing isn’t just physical, it’s emotional too.
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Facial Treatments

Rejuvenation Facial
$155
Our Rooted in Bloom Signature Rejuvenation Facial is a professional skincare treatment designed specifically for the postpartum period, when hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and stress can leave your skin looking dull, tired, and lifeless. Just like your body, your skin needs care and restoration after childbirth. This facial gently revitalizes your complexion by boosting circulation, replenishing moisture, and bringing radiance and energy back to your skin. It’s a moment of calm, care, and confidence—because glowing skin is one small, powerful way to feel more like yourself again.
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Radiance Facial
$155
The Rooted in Bloom Radiance Facial is a luxurious professional facial treatment that uses gentle manual lymphatic drainage techniques to boost circulation, reduce puffiness, and reveal a naturally radiant glow. The lymphatic system plays a vital role in removing waste and toxins from the body, and when it’s sluggish—due to stress, fatigue, inflammation, etc.—it can leave the skin looking dull or swollen. This specialized facial stimulates lymph flow using light, rhythmic movements to decongest the skin, support detoxification, and promote a smoother, brighter complexion. It's the perfect pick-me-up for tired, stressed skin in need of a healthy, luminous boost.
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Coaching

1:1 Coaching
Variable Pricing
Our 1:1 Postpartum Coaching offers deeply personalized support tailored entirely to you—your needs, your goals, and your unique journey through new parenthood. Whether you're navigating emotional ups and downs, craving more balance, rebuilding your identity, or simply needing someone to walk beside you who gets it, these sessions are designed to meet you exactly where you are.
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Courses & Webinars

How to Nurture More than Just Your Baby/Babies as a New Parent
$97
This 11-module masterclass is designed to help you reconnect, rediscover, and reignite your relationship with your partner during the transformative postpartum period. Together, you’ll explore what’s changing—physically, emotionally, and relationally—and learn how to navigate those shifts as a team. With practical tools, mindset shifts, and simple strategies, this course empowers you to deepen emotional and physical intimacy, communicate with compassion, and bring joy back into your relationship. Becoming parents doesn’t have to mean losing each other—and this masterclass will show you how to grow even closer through it all.
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Postpartum Partner Massage
$50
Postpartum Partner Massage is an interactive course, that will teach you and your partner safe, comfortable, and effective massage techniques specifically designed for the postpartum period. You'll build a strong foundation in postpartum massage, basic anatomy, and how to create a soothing, supportive environment at home.
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Mindset and the Reproductive Sh*t
$9
Join this powerful 1-hour webinar to learn how to strengthen your mindset through three of the most challenging phases many women face: infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. You’ll explore why mindset is essential during these life transitions and discover practical tools for shifting your perspective, building resilience, and staying grounded—no matter where you are on your journey. If you're navigating emotional highs, lows, and everything in between, this training will help you better understand your mind and give you the skills to support it with clarity and confidence.
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Freebies

9 Essential Trackers for New Moms
Free
The Rooted in Bloom "9 Essential Trackers & Planners for New Moms is a beautifully designed, easy-to-use PDF created to help new moms stay organized, relieve stress, and feel more confident during those early, chaotic days of motherhood. This free PDF includes everything you need to keep track of the most important parts of your baby’s routine while also giving your tired brain a much-needed break. Inside, you’ll find diaper and feeding trackers (perfect for nursing, pumping, or formula-feeding), a sleep and nap routine planner, a soothing bedtime planner, a daily schedule planner, and even a bath-time log to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Whether you're a first-time mom or you just need a fresh system to feel a little more in control, this collection of trackers and planners is the sanity-saving solution you’ve been looking for.
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