Local resources
Acupuncture
www.innerheartacupuncture.com
"We specialize in the holistic treatment of women’s health concerns, with a strong emphasis on fertility and pregnancy care. We are highly skilled in the areas of fertility and pregnancy, working closely with local fertility clinics and other health care providers to give you the best possible care".
www.whitecrane.cc
Keenan Bartscher is the acupuncurist at White Crane. His emphasis is "in treating moms is to make sure that they are cared for and supported after giving birth so that we can replenish their strength". Downtown Pdx near Powell's Books.
www.workingclassacupuncture.org
Acupuncture on a sliding scale in NE and now in SW! They do treat pregnant women and are open on weekends.
www.seastaracupuncture.com
Another Community acupuncture for those of you in NE. Catherine Lowe is a nurse midwife and treats pregnant women. Check out Danielle's story for more.
www.unbrokenflow.com
This is Kendra Ward's site. She's a Licensed Acupuncturist and a Board Certified Herbalist, focusing on Women's Health. Her office is in the Multnomah Village area.
www.awakeninglotus.net
The home of Kathleen Goforth, L.Ac., L.M.T. Recommended by students. Located in NE Portland.
Carrie Bleiweiss
3580 SW Troy St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3358
Carrie practices in Multnomah Village, at the Village Wellness Center, in SW Portland, very close to Om Base.
Belly Casting
www.eternalmaternal.com
Local connection for bellycasting. You can find a list of retailers all over Portland that sell these. A wonderful (and fun!) gift you can give yourself to remember your pregnancy forever.
Bellydance & Dance
www.blissfulbelly.org
Offering classes for pregnant women in Bellydance and Dance. Adriana currently teaches yoga and prenatal dance at Om Base. She's inspiring, passionate and incredibly dedicated to the art of dance and yoga.
Childbirth Preparation Classes
www.hypnobabies.com
This is a site about hypnosis for childbirth and the organization that certified me. Hypnobabies is a complete Childbirth Preparation course offered in a 6 week series. You will find information on a home course, and also a list of certified instructors. I teach Hypnobabies on Sat and start a new class every 8 wks or so. Check out the schedule page for dates. Also check Carol River's site riverhealing.com Carol is a friend and a Hypnobabies Certified Instructor as well.
Chiropractors
www.mamababychiro.com
A helpful contact to Dr Amy Watson, whose practice is limited to the care of infants, children, pregnant and postpartum women. Dr. Watson provides chiropractic care and CranioSacral Therapy for babies, kids, mamas, and mamas-to-be. She is in NE Portland.
www.anneprescottdc.com
Highly recommended by students. In SW Portland. From a mom who was about due: "I wanted to tell you that Anne Prescott was a real lifesaver. She saw me on the weekend when I was truly desperate and it gave me some much-needed relief. Thank you"
www.concordiachiropractic.com
The home of Jason Lindekugel. Dr. Jay utilizes chiropractic palpation, orthopedic assessment and neurological testing. He's in NE Portland.
http://center4chiropractic.com
Recommended by moms. She's in NE Broadway.
Craniosacral Therapy for adults (and infants)
www.carolgray.net
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, effective type of hands-on body treatment that is helpful for infants and children as well as adults. Carol does home visits for babies and believes, as I do, that "all babies should receive newborn Craniosacral evaluations and treatments as soon as possible after birth".
Also check above for Amy Watson (chiropractor) and below for Beata Moreno (PT) and Carol River (under therapists) who also practice Craniosacral Therapy on adults and infants.
Doula Services
Raya Budrevich
Phone:503-750-6680
E-mail: photuris@gmail.com
Raya is a mom and a fabulous doula, and comes with great references. She first came to prenatal yoga when she was pregnant and has continued to come to yoga after the birth of her son. She is also trained as a Hypno doula, and is a hypno-mom, having taken Hypnobabies for the birth of her child. Don't hesitate to call her!
www.riverhealing.com
This is Carol River's website, where you can find her contact information. Carol is a dear friend, as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist, a birth doula as well as a Hypno doula and a Certified Hypnobabies Instructor, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, a mom and a fantastic local contact for all women. She's in NE Portland.
www.davisdoula.com
Rhonda's been a Childbirth & Postpartum doula for 10 yrs and has the passion, knowledge and desire to care for other women. She's a mother, wife and grandmother! and a caring person that is inspired by women and babies everywhere. I personally know Rhonda and I hightly recommend her.
www.abcdoulaservice.com
Offers both day and night Postpartum doula care. Kimberly, the founder of ABC Doula Service, was my Postpartum doula teacher. She's absolutely awesome and knowledgeable, and will make your postpatum days filled with joy and nurturing if you are in her care.
www.mothertreebirth.com
Local doula website with information about birth doulas as well as postpartum doulas. MotherTree Birth specializes in labor support, unmedicated birth, premature birth, vaginal birth after cesarean, cesarean recovery, breastfeeding support, sibling care, bedrest and postpartum care.
www.renchildbirth.com
Renaissance Childbirth & Postpartum Professionals. They are a group of doulas trained and certified by DONA International. Supporting women in the Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington and surrounding metro areas. Both labor and postpartum doulas available.
Physical Therapists/Massage Therapists
www.holisticphysicaltherapy.org
Beata Moreno is a local Physical Therapist who practices in SE Portland. She uses various modalities, such as Craniosacral Therapy, muscle energy, therapeutic exercises and more, to bring your body back to balance. Adults and children welcome.
www.riverhealing.com
This is Carol River's website, where you can find her contact information. Carol is a dear friend, as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist, a birth doula, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, a mom and a fantastic local contact for all women. She's in NE Portland.
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.
Photographers
www.shesawthings.com
Fabulous website! Jen Downer is an on-location, natural light photographer serving the Portland, Oregon metro area. Specializing in maternity, babies, children, families, seniors, couples/engagements... weddings by referral. Jen has a special interest in photographing woman business owners and children with special needs
Spa and wellness
www.zenana-spa.com
The best of its kind, finally a spa that is mother-focused. "We are the first day spa and wellness center in Oregon with a focus on pregnant and parenting families. We offer a variety of spa and wellness services as well as lactation consultations, classes, support groups, childcare and a boutique offering unique mom and baby products". Many classes to choose from. SE Portland.
Waterbirth
www.waterbirth.net
Andaluz is a Birth Center served by midwives. Now in two locations! "We are a group of midwives who will serve you during your pregnancy and birth, in our birth center or your home. We provide continuity of care in a warm and safe environment and have collectively attended over 2,000 births. Call us for a free tour and consultation with a Certified Professional Midwife".
Miscellaneous
urbanmamas.typepad.com
Moms support and fun!
"UrbanMamas is a community, online and in person, where we can come to share support, comeraderie, griefs and joys. Currently we reach 30,000 unique visitors monthly, and the community continues to grow".
www.oregonmidwiferycouncil.org/OMC/Find_a_Midwife.html
Find a midwife link. Lists most of the midwives in the area and then some.
swellpregnancyguide.com/portland
Portland's Pregnancy Guide with lots of information and links.
www.tinyfootprints.org
Great local site with resources for parents who want to raise their children in a way that is good for their children's health and the environment. Info on "green shopping" for baby as well as activities w/baby.
placentabenefits.info
Fascinating information about the benefits of the placenta. Your baby's placenta, contained in capsule form, is believed to improve your well being in so many ways. Check it out!
Online support
http://home.mindspring.com/~djsnjones/index.html
Great website full of information and advice about diet during pregnancy. You will find explanations about aspects of mutrition in pregnancy, a newsletter and current news related to pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding and parenting, and a page where your questions are answered.
www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/pubicpain.htm
Informative website regarding pubic pain (symphysis pubis dysfunction) in pregnancy. Contains information on anatomy and structure, as well as information on how to alleviate the pain, chiropractic treatment and much more.
www.spinningbabies.com
A useful site for Optimal Fetal Positioning. "Spinning Babies goes beyond maternal positioning to address the balance within the mother’s body to allow the baby to fix his or her own position. Spinning Babies is about helping the baby by helping the mom - not by manipulating the baby".
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.drjaygordon.com
Even though he's a doctor, Dr Jay has some refreshing information on his website about attachment parenting and alternative medicine.
www.askdrsears.com
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.
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.
Yoga
www.activebirthcentre.com
This is Janet Balaskas's website in London, and even though most of you won't be going there during your pregnancy, you can read about "active birth" (also the title of one of her great books) and how to take care of yourself during pregnancy and after the birth. Janet is a prenatal yoga teacher and a childbirth educator; she has been teaching active birth for 25 years, and has done a tremendous job for the empowerment of women and babies everywhere.