Welcome to our blog!
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!
Pickathon 2026: The Family Feeding Nest returns - Join Us!
From July 30th-August 2nd, 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…
Bridgetown Baby is a 2026 PDX Parent Reader Favorite
We are so honored to have won the top honor in the Pregnancy and Postpartum Support category of PDX Parent Magazine’s Reader Favorites contest for the fourth 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!
Relax at the Family Feeding Nest at Topaz Farms
Come for the family fun at the PDX Parent Family Festival at Topaz Farms - and find some chill at the Bridgetown Baby Family Feeding Nest. Pump, feed, or just relax with the welcoming members of the BB Team.
Pickathon 2025: Join us for Sweet Support at the Family Feeding Nest
From July 31st-August 3rd, 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…
Bridgetown Baby is a 2025 PDX Parent Reader Favorite
We are so honored to have won the top honor in the Pregnancy and Postpartum Support category of PDX Parent Magazine’s Reader Favorites contest for the third 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.
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…
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.
May We Have Your Vote in 2024?
When you vote for Bridgetown Baby it helps other families find their way to the compassionate, comprehensive postpartum care we provide - please vote today!
Celebrating and Reflecting: Bridgetown Baby’s 9th Birthday Celebration
This year, we marked 9 years of Bridgetown Baby! Our team is bigger and brighter than ever, and we marked the occasion with food, sweets, and gratitude for the opportunity to walk alongside new families in the early parts of their journey. Get a glimpse of the dedication, connection, and good humor that bonds our team…
Third Places for Parents Living in a Post Pandemic World
Our third spaces (neutral and informal public spaces that satisfy our needs to connect with others) shift when we add kids to the mix. BB doula Jess Goetz reflects on her changing needs and shares resources for finding spaces for connection, support, growth and celebration.
Carrot Fertility Offers Postpartum Care and More
Your fertility journey isn’t over when you conceive - the endeavor of growing your family will be ongoing. Bridgetown Baby accepts Carrot insurance benefits for our lactation and doula care services, so families can begin the parenting journey with strength and confidence from day one.
Pictures & Stories from the Family Feeding Nest at Pickathon 2023
The Family Feeding Nest was a sweet spot among many great performances at this year’s Pickathon music festival. See photos and read more about the Family Feeding Nest…
The Lactation Network: An Anniversary Update
Feeding is one of the key ways that parents bond with their new babies. Through TLN, more families have been able to access high-quality, personalized, in-home lactation/feeding support to ease the often bumpy road at the beginning of the feeding relationship
Pickathon: Family Feeding Nest Returns in August 2023
From August 3rd-6th, the Family Feeding Nest will provide a quiet respite for pumping, feeding, or simply snuggling while you enjoy the performances at Pickathon. Learn more…