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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!

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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.

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Props for Papas and Partners

At Bridgetown Baby, we celebrate papas and partners in June, with a few words of thanks for all that you do to anchor and build the families we’re privileged to share with you…

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Partner Profile: Mendwell

Pelvic floor health often doesn’t cross our radar until pregnancy and the postpartum period make it very real! Portland is blessed with amazing practitioners supporting a return to optimal pelvic health.

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Partner Profile: Ready Set GROW

So much of what we do and learn as parents and parents-to-be comes from the community around us, which is why we love partnering with Ready Set GROW.

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Reimagining Self Care

What do you need to return to a natural (healthy, harmonious) state? Arriving here is where you begin to be ready to take on the world and your mission. Let’s consider what it takes to replenish and access our existing internal toolbox…

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A tablet displaying a booklet titled "Five Essential Tips For Every New Family" with images of parents and babies.