Motherhood Resources
There is so much information out there and it can get overwhelming. I hope this page can be a helpful tool to reference when you have questions during your pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and parenting journey.
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The √ indicate I have used the product or resource and recommend it.
If you have any suggestions to add to the list, please send them my way!
Pregnancy Journey
Products
Belly Lotion or Oils
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Pillows
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Belly Band Support
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Acid Reflux
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Check with your doctor but I took omeprazole & peptide on a regular basis that helped me tremendously.
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Nausea
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Eat small meals regularly
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Maternity Clothing
Resources
Pregnancy Apps
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Books / Information
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Expecting Better by Emily Oster √
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What No One Tells You by Alexandra Sacks & Catherine Birndorf √
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Informational Classes
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Portland
General
Body Care
Prenatal Yoga
Online
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Glo √
Portland
Doula
Portland
Massage
Portland
Physical Therapy / Pelvic Floor Specialists
Portland Area
Labor & Delivery
Journey
Birth Doulas
Postpartum Journey
Feeding
Nursing
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For the tender ladies
Nursing Pumps
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Willow (hands free) √
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Spectra S1
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Baby Buddha
Nursing Clothes
Nursing Support
Bottle Feeding
Resources
Portland
Baby Wearing
Recovery
Products and services to heal your body
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Vaginal Birth
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Electric Heating Pad (for those postpartum contractions)
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C-Section
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Portland Luna Spa - Postpartum / C-Section Massage
Exercise & Strength
Portland Exercise & Strength
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Physical Therapy / Pelvic Floor Specialists
Portland Area
General Resources
Postpartum Support
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Common Thread Psychotherapy - Tara is a Papillon Mom
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Evergreen Wellness Therapy - Satssi is a Papillon Mom
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Books / References
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The First Forty Days by Heng Ou - Support your body and health during your postpartum recovery
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Cribsheet by Emily Oster - Data driven information on pregnancy, parenting
Parenting
Journey
Resources
Baby Sleeping
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Portland
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Baby Feeding
Portland
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Baby Classes
Portland
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Parenting Coaches
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Other Resources for Parents
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​Erin McTaggart of Wright Mctaggart - erin@wrightmctaggart.com
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Portland
Baby Activities
Parks
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Laurelhurst Park
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Harper's Playground
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Westmoreland
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Murase Plaza Playground
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KÊ°unamokwst Park
Baby/Kid-friendly Restaurants
NE
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Level Brewery
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Tavovore
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Oaksire
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Cafe Olli
SE
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Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
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Division Wines
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Little Beast
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Bollywood Theater
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PDX Sliders
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Holy Ghost
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Ankey Tap Room
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Migration Brewery
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Hinterland
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Reverend's BBQ
SW
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Steeplejack Brewery