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I value the time I spend networking with other professionals and most of the Oregon resources I list are people that I know personally. However, when choosing a provider, it is important for you to interview them, ask questions and choose the person that you feel comfortable with.
Local Birth Resources
Corvallis Doula Network- "We are birth and postpartum doulas serving Corvallis, Oregon and surrounding communities, including: Albany, Alsea, Brownsville, Jefferson, Lebanon, Monmouth, Monroe, Philomath and Sweet Home."
Salem Doulas- "The Salem Doula group exists to support pregnant and laboring mothers to make informed decisions, and to feel the comfort of having experienced and continuous care during labor and beyond. We proudly serve families in Salem and surrounding areas."
Hilary Schloss- DONA trained Birth Doula (Corvallis)
Birth Boot Camp with Melissa- Melissa Meyer is a certified Birth Boot Camp instructor, teaching childbirth education classes in Corvallis, Oregon and the Willamette Valley.
Awesome Local Businesses
Eastern Flow Massage - Sara is the one who I see when something is hurting. I highly recommend her.
Midwifery Info
Midwifery Today- Midwifery Today magazine has been supporting, encouraging and educating midwives and other birth practitioners since 1987.
National Midwifery Institute- The National Midwifery Institute, Inc. is a distance program dedicated to the preservation of community-based midwifery training and education.
NARM- North American Registry of Midwives
Pregnancy Info
Due Date Calculator- Babies pick their birthdays! Use our due date calculator to help find the possible window.
Pregnancy Videos- Short, fun videos with info on pregnancy and your baby's development.
Birth Info
Lamaze- New and up to date, the modern Lamaze website (no more huffing and puffing) provides parents with information for natural birth.
Childbirth Connection- "Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families."
Birth Without Fear- A blog focused on, you guessed it, birth without fear.
Breastfeeding Help - Local and National
La Leche League of Oregon - In Oregon? Find your local La Leche League Group here.
La Leche League- Mother to Mother breastfeeding support.
Dr. Jack Newman- Helpful breastfeeding videos, especially good for learning about getting a good latch.
Infant Risk Center- Information on medications and breastfeeding.
Parenting Forums
Mothering- Formerly the online home of Mothering magazine, Mothering.com continues to be an online home for natural family living information and support.
Gentle Christian Mothers- "Gentle Christian Mothers™ (GCM) was born out a desire to help unite mothers who believe that God has given mamas a mothering instinct and whose hearts' desire is to nurture our children gently. GCM is a safe place to grow and learn along with other like-minded mothers who love the Lord."