Well, if you haven’t seen this beautiful magazine in our office or in other providers’ offices, you really need to! Jen Berryman, photographer extraordinaire, has produced one of the loveliest magazines for all things related to birth. She combines her doula work with photography and wanted to give the Portland community something that not only […]
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Portland is great, for a number of reasons, right? It is a great place to bike, be close to nature, shop at farmer’s markets, go paddling, take the bus, run into your friends at the grocery store, AND give birth! We have a lot of different options in the Portland area, which means all families
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As midwives and doulas, we get this question asked a LOT! “What does a midwife do that’s different than a doula anyways?” “Do I need both?” “Do I need either?!” Midwives and Doulas are very different but both work with pregnant families. It can be confusing, especially when you turn towards the dictionary… Definition
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A partner’s participation during labor is both irreplaceable and indispensable; nothing can replace that emotional connection between the couple. Partners are also navigating their own transition into parenthood during childbirth and may need support for themselves during this time. To help support both people on their individual and connected journies, a doula’s work enhances this
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The role of a doula is to provide continuous labor support at home, in the hospital, birth center, or in the operating room. A doula facilitates and promotes informed choice and helps the birthing parent and family advocate for their needs in any birth setting. At Portland Natural Birth, our doulas offer physical support through:
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If you’re due anytime during the holiday season (even as early as November), it will be so much less stressful if you’re able to check things off your holiday to-do list early. Here’s a list to help you manage your time while waiting to meet your baby. Hire a Doula Your doula will help ease
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