The Architect's Design: An 8-Week Journey from Fear to Authority
Move beyond the "Medical Event." Step into your Sacred Design.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the "what-ifs"? Sift through the noise of birth culture and join a cohort of mamas reclaiming their birth stories. This 8-week intensive combines evidence-based physiology with Christ-centered peace to prepare your body, soul, and partner for the threshold of parenthood.
What to Expect
The Logistics of the Bloom Experience
The Atmosphere
Forget the sterile, fluorescent-lit hospital classrooms. We gather in a curated sanctuary designed for peace. Expect soft lighting, comfortable seating (yes, there are plenty of birth balls!), and an atmosphere that invites the Holy Spirit into our learning.
Hands-On Training
This is not a "sit and listen" lecture series. Every week includes active participation.
For Mamas: You will practice vocal toning, gravity-fed positioning, and the "Breath of Life."
For Birth Heroes: You will receive hands-on training in counter-pressure, Rebozo sifting, and the "Hero Script." You won't just hear about support; you will master it.
The "Bloom Blueprint" Folder
Upon arrival for Class 1, you will receive your physical Bloom Blueprint. This is your tactical roadmap for the next 8 weeks. It includes:
Weekly "Sift and Shift" Worksheets: To deconstruct fears in real-time.
The Scripture Shield: A curated collection of verses for every stage of labor.
The CEO Audit: Templates for your birth plan and provider communication.
The Sister-in-Christ Cohort
You aren't just joining a class; you’re joining a village. Each cohort is kept small to ensure every couple is heard. You’ll have access to our private Virtual Bloom Group to share prayer requests, wins, and "sifting" moments between sessions.
Class 1 — The Architecture of Birth: God’s Design
Discover the blueprint of your body and the power of your mind.
Deconstructing Fear: Identifying how the "Fear-Tension-Pain" cycle physically stalls labor.
The Uterine Muscle: How thoughts influence the longitudinal and circular muscles.
8 Steps to Grow a Family: An introduction to Eli Taylor with the first two steps
Prepare Prenatally
Build a Nest
Truth vs. Tradition: Sifting through "Old Wives' Tales" to find evidence-based confidence.
Sacred Shift: Reframing birth from a hospital event to a divine threshold.
Class 2 — The Chemistry of Peace: Hormones & Spirit
Mastering the invisible forces that drive your labor.
The Big Four: How Oxytocin (love), Endorphins (relief), Melatonin (rest), and Adrenaline (stress) interact.
Protecting the Bubble: Practical steps to set up a "Birth Sanctuary" at home or in the hospital,
The "Sift and Shift" Method
The "Palms Up, Palms Down" (Surrender & Receive)
Steps 3 and 4 of Eli Taylor’s Steps to Parenthood: Managing expectations and knowing your Family’s needs
Environment Control: Using lighting, scent, and sound to trigger your body’s natural rhythm.
Beta-State Relaxation: Using prayer and worship as a physiological tool to stay "low and slow."
The "Breath of Life" (Physiological Sigh + Name of God)
The "Shield of Shalom" (Visual Meditation)
Vocal Toning Worship (Low and Slow)
Adrenaline Management: How to handle the "Transition" surge without panic.
Class 3 — The Three R’s & Fetal Positioning
Physical balance for a smoother, shorter labor.
Spinning Babies® Daily Essentials: The "Three Sisters of Balance" to open the pelvic floor.
The Why of Positioning: Understanding OP (Occiput Posterior) vs. OA (Occiput Anterior) and why it matters.
The Three R’s: Deep dive into Relaxation, Rhythm, and Ritual for every phase of labor.
Gravity & Movement: Using a birth ball, peanut ball, and gravity-fed positions to help baby descend.
Room for Baby: Softening ligaments to reduce the "long, slow" early labor phase.
Class 4 — Scriptural Strength & The Birth Hero
Transforming the support person into an active protector.
Physical Comfort Tools: Hands-on training for counter-pressure and the double hip squeeze.
The Scripture Shield: Training the partner to speak specific verses over the mama during intensity.
The Hero’s Presence: How a partner’s calm nervous system regulates the mother’s heart rate.
The Birth Hero Script: Practical rehearsals for what to say and when to say it.
Step 5 of Eli Taylor’s 8 Steps: Expand Emotional Intelligence
Class 5 — Informed Choice: Advocacy & Birth Plans
Becoming the CEO of your birth team.
The BRAIN Framework: A decision-making tool for inductions, IVs, and monitoring.
Intervention Evidence: Sifting through the "why" and "why not" of common hospital procedures.
The Epidural Conversation: Understanding the benefits, risks, and "the middle ground."
Birth Plan Audit: Crafting a 1-page document that nurses and doctors will actually read.
Communicating with Authority: How to ask for "Sanctuary Time" to pray before making decisions.
Class 6 — The Sacred Bond: Breastfeeding Foundations
Building confidence before the "Golden Hour."
The First 60 Minutes: Why skin-to-skin is the foundation of your baby’s microbiome.
The Newman Approach: Practical latch techniques from Dr. Jack Newman for pain-free nursing.
Biology of Supply: Understanding demand-driven lactation and how to avoid the "supplement trap."
Partner’s role in Breastfeeding: Understand how your partner can help with breastfeeding
Manual Expression: Learning the basics of hand expression and pump setup.
Troubleshooting: Identifying tongue-ties, engorgement, and when to call for help.
Breastfeeding Support: learn about lactation consultants and other breastfeeding resources
Class 7 — Newborn Rhythms: Life as Parents
Practical skills to reduce the "First Week" overwhelm.
The 5 S’s: Mastering the art of soothing an unsettled newborn.
Newborn Anatomy: What to expect from skin, stomach size, and the "unfiltered" first 48 hours.
Cues over Clocks: Learning to read baby’s hunger and sleep signals before they cry.
Safe Sleep Foundations: Setting up the nursery for safety and parental rest.
Grace-Based Parenting: Managing the emotional shift into your new identity as "Mama."
Steps 6, 7, and 8 of Eli Taylor’s 8 Steps to Parenthood: Learn how to welcome your parent self and your partners, grow together through differences, and Connect and Reconnect through Intimacy
Class 8 — The Fourth Trimester & Safety
Postpartum Sanctuary: Designing your "nest" for the six weeks after birth.
Maternal Wellness: Distinguishing between "Baby Blues" and Postpartum Mood Disorders.
Infant CPR & Choking: Hands-on basics to ensure every family leaves with safety confidence.
Pelvic Floor Health: Gentle steps to initiate recovery and when to see a specialist.
The Bloom Celebration: A final prayer of blessing and graduation for our cohort.
