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!
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…
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.
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.
Resources for Raising Conscious Kids: October 2023 Edition
Magical realism, interesting facts, gorgeous illustrations - celebrate National Hispanic Awareness Month through Pat Mora’s book of lively haiku about the foods that the first peoples of the Americas, and those who followed, have cultivated, enjoyed and revered for centuries.
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.
4 Reframes for Empowered Parenting
The more you know about who your child really is and what makes them tick, the better you can meet their needs and advocate for them. It takes a shift in our thinking and a new lens to get past the emotions and preconceived ideas and truly see our child for all of their uniqueness. Get tips from Reframe Parenting.
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…
