Please see the Pregnancy Links & Resources page for chiropractors, health care practitioners such as massage therapists, acupuncturists etc. Some practitioners, such as postpartum doulas, are listed in the Pregnancy page because even though you use them after the birth, ideally you plan to use them while pregnant....
Local resources
Breastfeeding
www.beyondbirthservices.com
Fantastic support for new moms. "A private lactation practice that specializes in bringing comprehensive, individualized breastfeeding services and products to families - either at our office, or in the privacy of your home".
www.kellymom.com
Online support for moms on breastfeeding and parenting. Articles, herbs to increase or decrease breastfeeding, and much more.
www.llli.org/Web/Oregon.html
"La Leche Legue is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our free meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help".
milkshare.birthingforlife.com
MilkShare is an organization founded by a mom, which serves as an educational resource and connection point designed to give mothers who are unable to produce their own milk with some tools to explore private milk donation. Basically, you can contact other moms (locally or nationally) to either donate or receive breastmilk!
www.breastmilkproject.org
You can donate frozen breastmilk to this organization that ships to Africa and the US. They send you a container and all you have to do is fill it with frozen milk! You can do a one time donation, or for as long as you are breastfeeding.
Pediatricians
Dr Monique Pritchard, MD (503) 595.9300
The one doctor I have heard the most postive feedback. She is currently (10/09) practicing at:
6327 South East Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 418-1800
or
8332 South East 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 595-9300
www.childrens-clinic.com/Physicians/Purnell.asp
Dr Susanne Purnell, MD
Mom recommended, in SW Pdx.
Massage Therapists/Physical Therapists
Some of you don't know that I also practice massage therapy, so let me know if you want to book a massage. Other therapists are:
www.arvigomassage.com
Corrine Porterfield-Brown, MS, LMT
(503) 310-5001
Corrine is a fabulous therapist that specializes in Mayan Massage, which is massage of the uterus and belly, highly recommended for women at all stages of their lives, but especially postpartum. Corrine practices also Spiritual Healing, in the Mayan tradition, which can be very beneficial and transforming after a traumatic birth.
There are other bodyworkers listed in the Pregnancy page that also do Postpartum work.
www.wildfeminine.com
Tami Kent is a holistic women's healthcare provider, as well as mother and writer. She guides women in receiving the wisdom of their bodies and reclaiming the wild in themselves. She practices in SE Portland. Highly recommnded for postpartum treatment.
Natural Stores for baby
www.mothernaturesbabystore.com
A local store in SE Portland that offers many items for infants and help in what to choose for new moms!
"We carry a large selection of products to support parents in the natural care of their baby".
www.milagrosboutique.com
A Boutique for little Miracles and their Mamas
Milagros offers wonderful natural, fairly-made, and recycled products for families including cloth diapers, unique locally-made wood toys and clothing, and organic baby care products . SE Portland.
Consignment stores
www.passitonsales.com
This is a big one in Hillsboro that has large events only twice a year. Worth checking out!
www.oregonmom.com/Shopping/consignment.htm
Link to a long list of children's consignment stores in the Portland are.
Activities for babies/toddlers & older
http://www.dolfunswimacademy.com/
SWIMMING - From their website: "Creating a safe, joyful and fun education in the water from birth and beyond...92º pool. Various locations".
http://www.mcmenamins.com/
SWIMMING - This is another pool in NE. From the website: "A ceramic work of art, this saltwater pool is located in a private outdoor courtyard surrounded by gardens".
From a mom: "We have always enjoyed taking our babies to the soaking pool at McMenamins Kennedy School, it's warm and salt-water (no chlorine!) and surrounded by lovely plants outside. Since it's a McMenimans, the parents can also see a matinee, have lunch, stroll around and look at art, etc. before or after the parent-child swim session!".
www.tinytalkersportland.com
SIGNING WITH YOUR BABY - Local Baby signing classes! Check it out and have fun together!
"Using sign language with your baby lessens frustration, crying, and tantrums, is scientifically proven to build more brain function and raise your child’s IQ and increases your baby's ability to pay attention and listen by teaching them in infancy to stop, look, and listen to what is being said or shown".
www.musictogether-pdx.com
MUSIC/SINGING - Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and the adults who love them. It's a fun place for parents , babies and toddlers to gather, play and sing.
www.portlandonline.com/parks
MISC - Portland Parks and Recs has some amazing classes for parents/babies and they are low cost. There are music classes at the Community Music Center and all types of movement and play classes for infants through school-aged and beyond. (From the main park page above, click on "activities" tab).
www.multcolib.org/kids/
STORY TIME - The library is a great resource for parents. Story time is very popular and free for babies and kids of all ages. (From the link above, click on the "storytimes" link and then "book babies").
Yoga & Movement for moms and babies
www.amazingbabies.com
Amazing Babies: moving in the first year by Beverly StokesThis is a great video that follows a group of children during their first year. It provides the parent/caregiver a perspective of baby development, containing baby movement sequences grouped into pre-locomotion and locomotion sections. There is also a book by the same name.
www.itsybitsyyoga.com
Helen Garabedian, an Infant Developmental Movement Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher, created this program. It includes more than 125 yoga poses and techniques for babies from birth to 4 years old that are developmentally nutritious and deepen the parent/child bond. Visit the site to find local classes.
Other Resources for families
Infant massage
www.healthyfamily.org
This is about Infant Massage. Its founder and director, Kalena Babeshoff, is my teacher, and I aquired my Infant Massage certification through her. Kalena is compassionate, always moving and teaching from her heart, and the workshop was transformative and incredibly powerful for me. If you are interested in Infant Massage, check out the site and/or ask me about it.
Online Support
www.mothering.com
Mothering is an alternative magazine, full of information about pregnancy, birth and natural family living. They also have an awesome website. Check out their 'discuss' forums.
www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/pubicpain.htm
Informative website regarding pubic pain in pregnancy. Contains information on anatomy and structure, as well as information on how to alleviate the pain, chiropractic treatment and much more.
www.pantley.com/elizabeth/
Elizabeth is the author of the book 'The No Cry Sleep Solution' and her website is full of information, advice and comments on how to help your family cope with various situations.
www.drjaygordon.com
Even though he's a doctor, Dr Jay has some refreshing information on his website about attachment parenting and alternative medicine.
Everyone knows Dr Sears, now in business with two of his grown sons, also doctors. He's been around forever, and this site is chock full of sensitive information for parents everywhere. Promotes attachment parenting, breastfeeding and a healthy lifestyle.
http://www.maternalfitness.com/
Useful information about the abdominal separation that happens often during pregnancy. We talk and work on this in postnatal yoga.
Vaccination Seminars
www.naturalchildbirthclinic.com/vaccination.php
Highly recommended to all parents! On the second Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 9 PM, Ed Hofmann-Smith, PhD, ND leads a seminar on vaccinations. Call the Clinic and register for the next class. The fee is $20.00 per person or couple and includes handout materials.