Whether your C-section is planned or comes as a surprise, it usually brings up a whirlwind of questions about recovery and emotional wellbeing. This month is about stripping away the stigma, ensuring families have the resources they deserve and creating space for honest conversations.

Nurture your body and spirit with holistic postpartum recovery practices — rest, nourishment, and rituals for deep healing after birth.

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.

Discover the best baby-friendly outdoor activities in Portland! From stroller-friendly trails to relaxing parks, explore family spots perfect for parents with little ones.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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…

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.

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.