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Portland Parents peacefully sleeping after birth with overnight doula support

7 Things An Overnight Doula Does…While Parents SLEEP!

Wanna know what happens when we show up as Overnight Doulas? Well, first the MAIN priority is that PARENT’S SLEEP of course! Sleep deprivation can be the root of Postpartum anxiety/depression, extra stress, and tension between the couple. It’s AMAZING …

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A Future Nurse Searches for Postpartum Depression Support for Moms in Vancouver, WA

A future nurse strives to help moms with Postpartum Depression in Vancouver, Washington

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Portland Hospitals New COVID Visitor Policies

Understanding Early Pandemic Restrictions Covid fatigue is real, folks. Writing a blog focused on Covid-19 and its impacts on birth… almost 3 years later feels surreal and exhausting. Initially, when the Coronavirus emerged, the entire world shut down, and hospitals …

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Doula Heather's storytelling session, sharing her journey as a birth doula in Vancouver WA and Portland OR.

Have Coffee with Doula, Heather

Learn what it’s like to be a doula from Vancouver, WA based doula Heather.

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Doula Holiday Delights: Our Doula’s Favourite Holiday Treat Recipes

Doulas are all about bringing support and cherished memories in birth and postpartum. And we love sweet treats that become traditions to our own families. We have gathered our doula team’s favorite holiday treat recipes and have compiled them all …

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A group of children dressed in festive holiday attire eagerly await their next holiday adventure in Portland, Oregon. Their faces radiate excitement and anticipation as they stand before a backdrop decorated for the season.

Top 10 Holiday Adventures in the Portland Area with Kids 2023! 

Get ready to make some holiday memories with your little ones with our exclusive guide to Top 10 Holiday Adventures in the Portland Area with Kids 2023!, carefully curated by Baby Nest Birth Services. Portland transforms into a winter wonderland, …

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Practical Strategies for Easing Postpartum Anxiety

When my first client came to me with postpartum anxiety, I was heartbroken. She was so exhausted and overwhelmed, and she was worried that she couldn’t be a good mother to her baby. I could tell that she was feeling …

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How Hiring a Postpartum Doula Makes a Dad a Modern-Day Hero

Dear Dads-to-be, Congrats — you’re gonna be a pops, a daddy, a dadd-io! There is so much excitement (nerves too I’m sure), and there are SO many things to think about! I’m sure your to-do list is long. And the …

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Placenta encapsulation in Portland Oregon

Wonder what it’s like to Encapsulate Placentas?!

What made you want to become someone who encapsulates placentas? After the traumatic birth of my first child in 2012, I struggled with Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety. I was young and was not aware of placenta encapsulation at the …

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The BEST Pumpkin Patches in Vancouver & Portland for 2023

As the air turns crisper and leaves don their vibrant autumn hues, it’s that time of year again—the season of pumpkin patches, Halloween costumes, and family fun! Fall offers a splendid opportunity for kids and parents alike to embrace playfulness, …

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