Helpful Resources for Your Birth Journey
Building Your Team of Support
Are you looking for resources and referrals but don't know where to start? As a community builder and birth worker, I make it a priority to network and work in collaboration with other perinatal professionals locally here in Portland, OR and beyond. Check out the incredible list of resources and information below.
New Parent Group AT Brave Care Cedar Hills
​Connect & Find Community
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I'm exicted to be partnering with Brave Care Cedar Hills to bring you a weekly parent group for parents and their babies (1- week to 1-year).
This is an opportunity for you to connect with other families, build community and get support. Bring your parenting and new born card questions. If you're newly postpartum, let us help you through your recovery time.
When: Wednesdays from 10:30am - 12pm
Where: Brave Care Cedar Hills in Beaverton, OR
Click here for other upcoming Brave Care Community Events!
Community Doula Support
Community Doula Alliance
A Black Woman-led non-profit organization creating change within the community through:
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Divese Doula Project: A doula-match making service for families looking for support from a doula with the same lived experiences.
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Portland Doula Training: An education platform committed to training exceptional doulas.
Learn more by visiting Community Doula Alliance.
Trusted Resources
Birth
Photography
Are you looking for a quality photographer to document your pregnancy, birth and early postpartum time? I highly recommend
For newborn, fresh-48, family, maternity and studio sessions, check out Danielle at Four Jays Photography.
Lactation
Support
In need of lactation support? An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® can be so helpful in meeting your feeding goals. Here are two to choose from:
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Lisa with Flourishing Tots
Having an IBCLC during the early weeks and months of your postpartum time can have a positive impact on your feeding goals.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a form of bodywork or alternative therapy that uses gentle touch to palpate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium. The use of CST can have positive effects for both you and your baby. Schedule a visit with Teresa of A Healing Approach. Teresa offers services in your home or in her Portland-based clinic.
Postpartum Corrective Exercise
Are you ready to start working on your fitness goals but are not sure how to start? Talk to Tonie with Mom Home Fitness. Tonie can help you during your postpartum recovery.
Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health
Looking on how to optimize your body's functionality in pregnancy and postpartum, check out Dr. Meredith Brezinski of Concierge Physical Therapy and provides in-home support.
For in-clinic support, check out the team at Mendwell Health in Lake Oswego, OR.
Massage
Being a new parent can be hard on the mind and body, take a moment to relax and rejuvenate with Marissa of Mama Needs A Massage. Marissa can support you in pregnancy and into postpartum.
Perinatal Yoga Support
Are you looking to get pregnant, already pregnant or newly postpartum? Are you looking for ways to move your body to help optimize your health during your perinatal journey?
The online on-demand yoga classes provided by MamaSpace Yoga are your safe space to move your body and support you through your perinatal journey - from pregnancy to postpartum.
Chiropractic
Care
In need of chiropractic care for the whole family?
The practioners of Devine Chiropractic are passionate about helping families have a better life through the core values of traditional chiropractic care.
Dr. Sara Mays with Good Life Chiropractic supports individuals through pregnancy, birth, infancy and throughout childhood.