Resources
Car Seat Safety
Find a checkup event: http://www.safekids.org/in-your-area/car-seat-check-up-events/
10 Most Common Misconceptions Caregivers Have
If you need financial help purchasing a car seat, contact your local police or fire station, inquire at a checkup event, contact the maternity ward at your local hospital, or call your local WIC office. Safety shouldn't be compromised because of money!
Pregnancy and Labor Support
Childbirth Connection: http://www.childbirthconnection.com/
Birthing Naturally: http://www.birthingnaturally.net/
Real Savvy Moms: http://www.allaboutmoms.com
Lamaze: http://www.lamaze.org/
Transition to Parenthood: http://www.transitiontoparenthood.com/
Hypnobirthing: http://www.hypnobirthing.com/ (Self-hypnosis for a relaxed birth. Sound weird? Check it out!)
Childbirth: http://www.childbirth.org/
Storknet: http://www.storknet.com/
Spinning Babies: http://www.spinningbabies.com/ (techniques to get your baby in the most favorable position for birth)
International Cesarean Awareness Network: http://www.ican-online.org/
VBAC: http://www.vbac.com/
NWHA: http://nwhalliance.org/DRUGSNOTAPPROVED.htm and http://nwhalliance.org/FDAAPPROVED.htm (these are lists of drugs reviewed by the FDA approved and not approved for pregnancy)
Birth Source: http://www.birthsource.com
Postpartum Support
Baby Blues Connection: http://www.babybluesconnection.org
Online PPD Support Group: http://www.ppdsupportpage.com/
Postpartum Support International: http://postpartum.net/
Fourth Trimester: http://www.fourth-trimester.com/ (she also has great resources for postpartum depression/anxiety in both parents)
New Moms' Connections (Salem Hospital): http://www.salemhealth.org/chec/community/support/women.html
New Mom's Group (McMinnville hospital): http://www.wvmcweb.com/services/dept/class-offerings.html#moms
Breastfeeding Support
Gentle pump: http://www.gentlepump.com
Kelly Mom: http://www.kellymom.com
Cascade Healthcare Products: 1826 NW 18th Avenue Portland Oregon 97209 800-443-9942
http://www.1cascade.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=10315
Hot Milk Nursing Bras: http://www.hotmilklingerie.co.nz
Bravado Nursing Bras: http://www.bravadodesigns.com (can usually find a good deal if you do a little hunting)
Promom: http://www.promom.org/
Lansinoh: http://www.lansinoh.com/
Laura Dunn: 503.935.9973 http://www.lactationlaura.blogspot.com/ (IBCLC in the Newberg/McMinnville area)
Karinda Woodward: 503.779.3938 http://dreambirthdoula.com/ (IBCLC in the Salem & McMinnville areas)
Mom and Me Breastfeeding Support Group (Salem Hosptial): http://www.salemhospital.org/site/wcs/baby/home/support.html
B.A.B.I.E.S Clinics (Silverton and Woodburn): http://www.silvertonhospital.org/services/familybirthcenter/babies.php
Breastfeeding Support Group (Silverton Hospital): http://www.silvertonhospital.org/Services/HealthEducation/babies.php
Local Milk Share Chapters Worldwide (ask for breastmilk or donate): http://eatsonfeets.com/
Breastfeeding Support Group (McMinnville hospital): http://www.wvmcweb.com/services/dept/class-offerings.html#moms
Baby Needs
Baby Wit: http://www.babywit.com
Euphoria Maternity: http://www.euphoriamaternity.com
Punkin-Butt: 9025 SW Burnham St Tigard, OR 97223: http://www.punkinbutt.com
The Potty Pail: http://www.pottypail.com
gDiapers: http://www.gdiapers.com (Babies R Us carries them)
Flip diapers: http://www.flipdiapers.com/index.php
Broody Chicks: http://www.broodychick.com/ (compostable insert diapers and wipes)
Nature Babycare: http://www.naty.com (biodegradable disposable diapers, wipes, and feminine products)
Elimination Communication: http://www.diaperfreebaby.org/
Baby Care
Dr. Sears: http://www.askdrsears.com/
iVillage: http://parenting.ivillage.com/
Baby Center: http://www.babycenter.com/
Father support
Postpartum Dads: http://www.postpartumdads.org
Postpartum Dads Project: http://postpartumdadsproject.org)
DadLabs: http://www.dadlabs.com
Brand New Dad: http://www.brandnewdad.com
Dr. Moz: http://www.drmoz.com/index.html
Daddy Boot Camp: http://www.salemhospital.org/site/wcs/classes/dadcamp.html
Local Mommy Groups
Urban Mamas: http://www.urbanmamas.com
Mom’s Club: http://www.momsclub.org (email with your specific city)
Mamaroo Babywearing (Salem & Silverton): http://www.mamaroo.org/index.html
Salem SAHM: http://www.meetup.com/Salem-Stay-at-Home-Parents/
Health and Wellness
Shannon Moorman Burns (prenatal yoga): 619 E Hancock Newberg (808) 557-8114
My Pyramid: http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramidmoms/
Yogadownload: http://www.yogadownload.com (Free and very cheap online yoga classes. A personal favorite site)
Stroller Strides: http://www.strollerstrides.com/index.php
Classes
Tiny Talkers Baby Signing: http://www.TinyTalkersPortland.com
Emily Heldt (Childbirth Educator): http://emilyavalon.com
Bella Vie Birth Center: http://gentlebirthcenter.com
All of the hospitals listed below have an array of classes they offer.
Birthing Centers/Hospitals
Andaluz: http://www.waterbirth.net
Meridian Park Hospital: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=695
Salem Hospital: http://www.salemhospital.org/site/wcs/
Silverton Hospital: http://www.silvertonhospital.org/Services/FamilyBirthCenter/
Bella Vie Birth Center: http://gentlebirthcenter.com/
Willamette Valley Medical Center (McMinnville hospital): http://www.wvmcweb.com/
Providence - Newberg Hospital: http://www.providence.org/yamhill/
Placentas
Placenta Bakery: http://www.placentabakery.com/
Map of Independent Placenta Providers: click here
Placental Remedy: http://placentalremedy.com/
Misc.
Oregon Mom: http://www.oregonmom.com/index.htm
Mud Puddles Toys and Books: http://www.mudpuddlestoys.com/ (our favorite toy store)
Find a Doula: http://www.findadoula.com/
Babyrazzi: http://www.babyrazzi.com/ (not quite a resource but it's fun)
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