Wrapping Up Bloom After: Week 4 Polish & Full Sprint Retro

We finally made it to Week 4! This last week of the sprint was all about crossing the t's, dotting the i's and making sure the app actually feels good to use. Before I get into the bugs I squashed this week, let's zoom out and talk about what my team and I spent the last month building. What is Bloom After? Dealing with postpartum depression (PPD) can feel incredibly lonely. While there is plenty of medical advice online, finding a single and calming place with helpful resources, verified specialists and a community of moms who actually get it is really hard. That’s why we built Bloom After. It’s a safe digital space for mothers facing maternal mental health challenges, featuring an educational hub, a clinic finder, and a story library where moms can read and share their journeys. We designed the entire platform to be calming, supportive and super easy to use for someone who might already be feeling overwhelmed. What I Shipped This Week The heavy lifting for the Stories feature and the