Resources in Portland, OR
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Midwives and Doulas:
Oregon Midwifery
Educational site for birth resources in the state of Oregon
Counseling:
Baby Blues Connection
Non-profit organization that offers counseling and some free services to new or expectant parents.
Motheroots Counseling
Motheroots counselors are committed to helping mothers connect with their own wisdom and their community.
They focus on: anxiety and depression, processing a difficult birth, self-image, grief and loss, infertility problems, relationship issues.
Breast feeding:
Le Leche League of Portland, OR
"La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed."
Beyond Birth Lactation Services
"Beyond Birth Lactation Services provides the support and technical assistance needed to foster success for the breastfeeding family. Our experienced lactation specialists provide evidence based information and comprehensive, skilled assistance to help you through the joys and challenges of breastfeeding."
http://www.beyondbirthservices.com/
Just Like a Woman
"From your first bra fitting until you retire to the comfort of camisoles, Just Like a Woman's experienced and qualified fitters will be there to assist and advise. Add in a cup of tea and some heartfelt laughter and you have the ingredients for a warm and wonderful experience."
The Nursing Mother's Counsel of Oregon
"The Nursing Mother's Counsel of Oregon (NMC) is a source of information and support for women who want to keep breastfeeding after returning to work or school. We also have pumps that are available for rent through NMC. Breastfeeding classes are available for parents, teachers, and physicians."
Local Baby Stores:
Baby Works
Great selection of cloth diapers, natural bedding, organic kids clothing and natural body care products.
In store hours are limited to Tues.,Thurs. and Saturday 11-2pm so online browsing is a good idea.
2537A NW Upsher St.
(503) 224-4696
Bella Stella
Beautiful selection of gently used clothing, new sustainable clothing, slings and tons of Melissa and Doug toys and art supplies.
2635 NE Broadway St
(503) 284-4636
Milagros Boutique
Awesome selection of slings, cloth diapers, toddler shoes, and locally made and sustainable clothing. Friendly staff and family events in their family room check out their website.
5433 NE 30th Avenue
503-493-4141
Mother Nature's
Lovely selection of natural toys, clothing, slings and cloth diapers and very knowledgable staff.
2627 SE Clinton St.
(503) 230-7077
Local Photography:
Prevention and Healing from Cesarean Sections:
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Resources and education about cesarean sections and local resources and support groups.
Childbirth Connection
Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving maternity care quality and value. Their purpose is to promote safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care for women and families.
Parenting in Portland:
Urban Mamas
urbanMamas.com is a fun venture started by some Portland urbanMamas who saw that some information online was lacking. urbanMamas.com strives to create a dynamic online community for mamas who want to share tips, advice, reviews, ideas, fun, challenges, and more.
The Portland Attachment Parenting Meet-up Group
For parents who choose a loving and compassionate route for raising their children. Those who advocate babywearing, breastfeeding, child-led weaning, co-sleeping and other attachment building strategies for building healthy, loving relationships.
Portland TV-free Parenting Group
Meet other parents who are raising their kids with little or no television and video games. The group is open to parents, prospective parents, caregivers, healthcare providers, teachers and other interested adults. The group meets in participants' homes for informal discussion and support. Time and location may vary. Call Ellen at (503) 267-1852
Enviro Mom
EnviroMom.com launched in March 2007. It is a site for anyone who wants to live lightly on the planet. Whether you are just starting down the road to greener living or have been doing it for years, you'll find a supportive and respectful community of like-minded souls here.
http://www.enviromom.com/
Fun and Interesting Websites :
PregnancyAndBaby.com
listentokids.org
http://www.greenposting.org/
Blossoming Family
(971)221-8846