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Meet Allie Machen, LAc, FABORM, and Doula of Vela Wellness located in Portland, OR! Allie provides passionate care in acupuncture in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum to people in Portland, Oregon. Get to know the benefits of acupuncture, how she can …
Portland birth doula Callai Nagle, shares what her job is like as a doula, how she supports families and supports helping families have positive births.
When you come home from the hospital after having a baby, you can feel a lot of things. Worry that you won’t be a good parent, concern over milk supply, emotionally up and down due to the hormones, and pure …
These are current as of 2/24/2022 but things always change, so always contact your hospital or provider for the most current policies. Even though many things in our world have gone back to “normal” as we move through years of …
Tell us a little about yourself. What did you learn about birth growing up? As a kid I didn’t learn too much about midwifery. I never guessed I’d be a Portland midwife. When I was 9 years old, thought, I remember …
No one wants to hear the words “postpartum depression.” But it does exist, it is real and the more we talk about it, the better things go for everyone. “The Baby Blues” is the normal period of sadness that impacts …
There is nothing like the tradition of an outing to a Pumpkin Patch and finding the perfect Halloween costume for your adorable little ones! This time of year allows kids AND parents to be playful, imaginative, and active outside. What …
Hello to all our Baby Nest families, Whether you are pregnant or have little ones at home, we know that the health state our world has impacted your daily life and plans. Our hearts are with you as you juggle …
We’ve gotten A LOT of phone calls this week from expectant parents as things shift rapidly around the coronavirus outbreak. One of the most common questions: “I’m having a baby soon and am worried about the visitor policy at the …
Water is the source of life. The benefits of being in the water have been recognized for centuries in many world cultures. Recently in the United States there has been increased awareness of the healing benefits of water. These benefits …