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Acupuncturist 

Dr. Ashley Haywood, ND, LAc
Bloom Natural Healthcare
Naturopathic Doctor & Licensed Acupuncturist 
5816 SE Powell Blvd, Ste 101, Portland OR 97206
Phone: 503-223-3741
haywoodashley@gmail.com

Whitney Tuxbury, LAc
​JNA Chiropractic 
Phone: 503-477-7222


​Babywearing 


Milagros Store - Portland, http;//milagrosboutique.com

Babywearing International of Portland: in person meetings and a lot of helpful information on the website. 


Belly Binding 

Marissa Diebolt
Ritual Postpartum 
INNATE Postpartum Care Provider & Postpartum Doula 



Birth Center

Alma Midwifery
1608 SW Ankeny St., Portland, OR 97214
Phone: 503.233.3001

Andaluz Waterbirth Center 
Have birth centers in Portland, Dundee and Newburg

3323 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97239 
Phone: 503.885.0228
info@waterbirth.net



Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
10566 SE Washington Street

Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 855-1220



Breastfeeding Support 
*also see IBCLC section


Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon 
24/7 Warm Line - Portland Metro: 503.282.3338
SW Washington: 360.750.0656


Natural Latch Lactation
Team of IBCLCs serving Washington County
Offer classes and in-home lactation services 
Phone: 971.279.7563


Lotus Lactation 
Serving Beaverton and Portland areas

megan@lactationpdx.com


Courtney Marques, CLC
Phone: 603-267-1883
courtney.marques09@gmail.com 



Providence Newberg 
Breastfeeding & Newborn Care Clinic
1001 Providence Dr,, Newberg OR 97132
Phone: 503-537-1400



Breast Massage 

Massage Techniques: ​Website
Massage for Vasoconstriction: Website


Car Seat Resources

Car Seat Safety Website: Car Seats for Little Ones
Car Seat Safety: Car Seat Lady



Childbirth Education Classes

Gentle Birth 
Gentle Birth Classes - Coming Soon!!!


Doula Love 
HypnoBirthing Classes, Birthing From Within Classes, Express Childbirth Classes 
5822 N Greeley Ave Portland, OR 97217
Phone: 503-766-3495
info@portlanddoulalove.com



Chiropractor

JNA Chiropractic - Dr. Penny Domm
(503) 477-7222

8550 SW Apple Way, Portland OR 97225

Luna Wellness
333 NE Russell St, Ste 200, Portland 


Circumcision


Circumcision by Mohel – Jewish Rabbi
Rabbi Tzvi Fischer
Portland Kollel – 6688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR 97219
Office: (503) 245-5420      Cell: (503) 757-0606
Website

Your Whole Baby: non-profit organization

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Cloth Diapering

Nicki's Diapers: shop, learn and get rewards.

Kelly's Closet: diapers, information. resources, articles and more.

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Cord Blood

Guide to Cord Blood Banking
Cord Blood Banking 



Dental Care during Conception, Pregnancy & Postpartum 
Dental Care Blog


Diaper Banks

Portland Diaper Bank - disposable and cloth diapers available! Also offer cloth diaper classes.

Share the Love: national cloth diaper bank. Apply on their website. 

Cloth for Everybum; throughout US, diapers are on loan for 6 months at a time. Apply on their website.

Jake's Diapers: throughout US. Apply on their website. 



Home Birth Midwives

Hearth & Home Midwifery
4004 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 971.343.5584



Homespun Midwifery 
8532 N Ivanhoe St. Suite 209, Portland, OR 97203
Phone: 971-350-9422
homespunmidwives@gmail.com



Infertility 

Dr. Ashley Haywood, ND, LAc
Bloom Natural Healthcare
Naturopathic Doctor & Licensed Acupuncturist 
5816 SE Powell Blvd, Ste 101, Portland OR 97206
Phone: 503-223-3741
haywoodashley@gmail.com

Dr. Laura Greenberg, MD
Synergy Women's Health Care

2701 NW Vaughn St Suite 205
Portland, OR 97210

Phone:  (503) 227-4050

ORM Fertility 
Clinics in Portland - Downtown, Westside, Southside, and Bellevue WA

Phone: 503.274.4994 

Lactation Support - IBCLCs

Adrienne Koznek
 WY-East Lactation Support
Beaverton, OR

Christina Whitlow
 Puddletown Lactation 
Portland, OR 

IBCLC Led Breastfeeding Circle – Luna Wellness

333 NE Russell St #200, Portland, OR 97212
Mondays at 10:30am


Multiples

Raising Multiples: a comprehensive guide for expectant parents of twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, sextuplets and more.

Nutrition 


Katerina Baratta - customized nutrition and holistic wellness plans 
KaterinaBaratta.com/work-with-me 

Courtney Marques, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 
Nutrition Counseling, Focus in Pediatrics 
Phone: 603-267-1883
courtney.marques09@gmail.com 

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Pelvic Floor Therapy

Dr. Angela Potter
Phone: (206) 588-5038
In-person and online appointments available.
 
Also provides education and resources on vaginal steaming



Photographers - Maternity, Newborns, Families


Meg Ross Photography
Meg
Portland, OR 
Phone: 602-759-0422

hello@megrossphotography.com


Ashlie Behm Photography
503.957.3949
ashlie@ashliebehmphotography.com


Rushes and Waves - Birth Story Photography 
Kimberly 
Portland, OR
Phone: 503-991-4842
hello@rushesandwaves.com




​Photography - Birth 


Meg Ross Photography
Meg
Portland, OR 
Phone: 602-759-0422
hello@megrossphotography.com

Natalie Broders
Portland, OR
Phone: 503-389-0620

nataliebroders@gmail.com

Rushes and Waves - Birth Story Photography 
Kimberly 
Portland, OR
Phone: 503-991-4842
hello@rushesandwaves.com



Postpartum Depression Resources

Postpartum Support International:
800-944-4773
                Local Support Coordinator (Portland Metro): Wendy Davis
Phone: 503-277-3925 can call or text
 Email: wdavis@postpartum.net
                Telephone support, support groups, support for families information, resources 



Baby Blues Connection - Oregon & Washington focused support
Local Portland area groups: 
http://babybluesconnection.org/finding-help/bbc-groups

Encouraging Women, Educating Families
Postpartum Stress Center
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Progress 
Rehab Center: Understanding Postpartum Depression & Anxiety


Postpartum Doulas

Leah Castenada 
Every Mama Doula Services
Phone: 415-871-7487
 
Robin Cole Nunez 
 Beaverton Birth + Babies
Phone: 503-960-0444
 
Bri Dewey 
Phone: 970-988-5498

Marissa Diebolt
Ritual Postpartum 
INNATE Postpartum Care Provider & Postpartum Doula    
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Supportive Counseling / Mental Health:

Belle Ame Therapy, LLC 
Amy Galaviz
belleametherapyllc@gmail.com

Supportive Counseling for Women

Bloom True Wellness
Heidi Swartzmiller
Phone: 971-337-0389
Individuals, Couples + Sex Therapist 

 Empowered Families Project
Marriage and Family Therapist
Postpartum support and counseling


Mindful Papa 
Counseling Services + Support for Dads 


Tongue Tie Resources & Support ​

Dr. Ghaheri
1111 NE 99th Ave, Suite 101, Portland OR 97220
(503) 488-2626

Dr. Kotlow - Dentist
articles and resources from the perspective of a dentist
Website 

Low Milk Supply and Tongue Tie: Article by Emily Heldt, IBCLC, RLC

Nurtured Child: collection of articles and resources  
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VBAC Resources & Support

Mamanatural: Awesome guest blog page with VBAC success rates, risks and how to prepare. 

VBAC.com: website dedicated to everything VBAC including risks, success stories, blogs and numerous topics around VBAC. 

iCAN- International Cesarean Awareness Network: education, support and advocacy

Special Scars: to promote the awareness and understanding of atypical cesarean incisions and unusual uterine scars and to support the women who have them. 


Other Resources

​Consumer Dangers: information on products, recalls, safety issues, and more. 

Pregnancy Guide from Drugwatch: includes general information on pregnancy as well as information on different drugs/medicines during pregnancy. 

Pregnancy and Sleep: a sleep guide for pregnancy from Tuck.


​4th Trimester Resources

BabyCalm Blog

4th Trimester Bodies: awesome program supporting and encouraging women about their postpartum bodies. The female body goes through many changes during pregnancy, labor and birth. Bodies are celebrated!

Lactation Counseling & Breastfeeding Advocacy

Parent Map


Science & Pregnancy

Science & Sensibility – http://www.scienceandsensibility.org

Science You Can Use (from Best for Babes): http://www.bestforbabes.org/category/blog/science-news

Childbirth Connection: http://www.childbirthconnection.org 
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Vaccine Resources
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Vaccine Friendly Plan: a modified vaccine schedule created by Dr. Paul 
Dr. Paul also has a Pediatric Office - Integrative Pediatrics 


National Vaccine Information Center (Non Profit)

National Vaccine Program Office

Immyounity - website on vaccines 

Non-medical Exemptions: this website provides the ways to get a non-medical exemption from vaccines for your child(ren). 


*All resources are provided for informational purposes only. There is no substitute for seeking advice from a medical professional.


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