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With our combined (many!!) years of experience supporting families in the postpartum phase & our extensive knowledge of Portland & the PNW we’ve created a bank of (hundreds!) of posts to support you & your family. From local guides with the best of what Portland has to offer for growing families, to education & resources (think your top newborn questions answered) news & announcements to share what’s happening at Bridgetown Baby & beyond, and a bank of our favorite recipes for the fourth trimester - use the dropdowns below to search. And… if you don’t find it below email us care@bridgetownbaby.com & we’ll add it to our list!
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series ~ 3 Bean Chili
Nothing’s cozier for fall evenings than a bowl of warming chili. This one is almost all from the store cupboard & can be frozen ahead of time making it the perfect nourishing postpartum supper.
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.
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.
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series - Baked Oatmeal
Our damp, gray, chilly PNW winters call for creating coziness! For Bridgetown Baby doula Mindy Baldwin, winter is a perfect time to nourish new families with the easy warmth, deliciousness, and nutrition of baked oatmeal. Read on for more gorgeous photos and the recipe to make at home.
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series ~ Fall 2023
The fall is an abundant time, colored by the last of the summer veggies and enriched by the earliest of the winter greens. For Bridgetown Baby founder Merriah Fairchild, fall is a perfect time to share her enthusiasm for frittatas. Read on for more gorgeous photos and the recipe.