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Best Indoor Playground - Portland Oregon & Vancouver Washington
Explore the best indoor playgrounds in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Overcome winter blues with our guide to fun, child-friendly spaces!
Best Prenatal Yoga in Portland, Oregon (Guide & Benefits)
Nurture your mind, body and spirit through prenatal yoga in Portland, Oregon. Improve flexibility, connect with community, and prepare for labor with our guide.
Five Essential Tips for New Parents
Navigating the postpartum period can feel daunting! We’ve distilled the accumulated wisdom of our more than 25 doulas and IBCLCs into a guide for postpartum planning that takes the guesswork out of the task.
Best Birthing Centers in Portland Oregon - A Guide for Expecting Parents
Explore the best birthing centers Portland Oregon has to offer! Read our guide for expecting parents and understand how to choose the right one for you!
Partner Profile: Natalie Broders, Birth Doula and Photographer
As Birth Photographer of the Year 2023, Natalie uniquely integrates her doula expertise with her artistic vision. From the intensity of labor to the first moments of connection with your newborn, her photographs tell the powerful story of your birth in a way that’s both personal and profound. Natalie also offers pregnancy portraits, newborn photography, and milestone sessions.
Whether capturing the early days of your baby's life or celebrating key moments in your family’s growth, Natalie’s work is designed to honor your journey and create memories you’ll be proud to share for years to come.
Choosing Daycare in Portland, Oregon - A Parent’s Guide
Navigate the process of Choosing Daycare in Portland Oregon. Our parent's guide offers invaluable insights, tips, and resources for an informed daycare selection.
Save the Date: Celebrate Bridgetown Baby’s 10th Birthday
Join us in September to celebrate a decade of supporting families as they grow! See some of your favorite doulas - past and present - and enjoy activities and treats for kids and grown-ups alike.
Advice For Travel With Baby
Whether it’s your first time traveling with your baby, or your first time traveling with two, it can feel overwhelming. We know from experience! But traveling with our two littles went from a dreaded experience to one of our favorite things to do. Here’s how!
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series ~ Summer 2024
Sweet corn is the shining star of this spring recipe, alongside cherry tomatoes, zucchini, mint and greens. Nutritious and elegant, but not too fancy - read on for more gorgeous photos and the recipe to make at home.
Pickathon 2024: Join us for Sweet Support at the Family Feeding Nest
From August 1st-4th, the Family Feeding Nest will provide a quiet respite for pumping, feeding, or simply snuggling while you enjoy live music and other fun at Pickathon. Learn more…
Mamas Day Campaign: Another Successful Year
This year’s campaign success help Portland New Family Fund change the story for thousands of families through their advocacy efforts within the medical system and among lawmakers.
Mamas Day Campaign: Sarah’s Story (Video)
Sarah arrived in Portland pregnant, alone, and single-parenting two young children. Until she met Portland New Family Fund and her Bridgetown Baby doula, there was no one in her corner. Listen to her story in her own words.
2024 Mamas Day Campaign: Growing the Circle of Care for Postpartum Families
Each Mother’s Day, we bring the Bridgetown Baby community together to support an effort that is making life better for families - join us this year in supporting Portland New Family Fund.
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series ~ Spring 2024
In the PNW, spring rains foreshadow the abundance of summer - and because we’re close to the warmer climes of Southern California, we get a preview of summer berries to brighten up the perfect spring snack: chia pudding parfaits. Read on for more beautiful photos and the recipe.
Bridgetown Baby is a PDX Parent Reader Favorite
We are so honored to have won the top honor in the Pregnancy and Postpartum category of PDX Parent Magazine’s Reader Favorites contest for the second year in a row. Thank you for your votes, and for helping more families find their way to the peace of mind that Bridgetown Baby care provides.
Introducing: Ayurveda Self-Care from Bridgetown Baby
The postpartum time is a unique and sacred time that benefits from giving yourself space for healing, resting, and integration. The Rituals of Care treatment is specially constructed to deeply nourish and care for you.
Make a Gift: With Love Coat Drive
We’re proud to be a partner in With Love’s winter coat drive - with your gift of new or gently used coats you can help us keep foster kids across the Metro area cozy, warm and dry. Donations accepted through March 15th.