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…
Cesarean Awareness Month: Supporting Families Through C-Section Birth and Recovery
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.
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!
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…
Mamas Day Campaign: Sarah’s Story (Video)
Sarah arrived in Portland pregnant, alone, and single-parenting two young children. Until she met Portland New Family Fund and her Bridgetown Baby doula, there was no one in her corner. Listen to her story in her own words.
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.
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.
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…
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…
