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 …
Will Postpartum Depression Happen To Me?
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 …
A Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Guide for Vancouver, WA Families
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 …
Changes to Baby Nest Birth Doula Services in Response to COVID-19
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 …
Portland’s Family Birth Centers’ New COVID-19 Visitor Policies
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 …
4 Benefits of Water During Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
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 …
5 Ways a Postpartum Doula Can Improve Your Health
Did you know that hiring a postpartum doula could actually be good for your health? Doulas aren’t just there to attend to baby—they make sure that you’re getting the care the mom and dad need too. Along with education, simple self …
52 Ways a Postpartum Doula Brings Sanity and Support
Having a baby is the most life altering experience! Families find themselves having so many emotions and needs and the support of this transition is so poorly recognized. Enter the Postpartum Doula! So what exactly is it then that we do? …
Have Coffee with Our Birth Doula Maria
Meet Portland Oregon Labor Doula Maria. She is a Baby Nest senior birth doula and has been in the Portland birth world for the past 12 years! Grab some tea or coffee and learn more about what it’s like to …
To the Breastfeeding Mom who is Tired, Anxious and Weary
Dear Tired, Anxious or Weary Breastfeeding Mom, Recently, I was asked what was hardest about breastfeeding. I thought and thought about it. I had half a dozen different answers at least! Initially I thought it was for sure the tongue …
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