Postpartum & Parenting groups in Portland, OR
Postpartum and parenting was never meant to be alone. And while our society doesn’t provide a perfect village there are breastfeeding and postpartum groups than can help fill that void.
Here is a collection of new parent and breastfeeding groups in Portland. Most of them are free.
Breastfeeding circles/support groups
Lactation Support Group at Wise mama collective/alma midwifery
Dr. Emily Spaeth hosts a lactation support group at Wise Mama Collective/Alma Midwifery 1616 SE Ankeny Street in Portland, on Friday mornings from 10am-11am. With a variety of expert guest speaks. Emily herself has an impressive list of credentials including IBCLC, OT, & LMT, The group costs $12. You can find out more & sign up here: https://www.bewellbabypdx.com/lactationsupport Follow @bewellbabypdx on instagram for a pinned schedule of speakers!
Join other new parents in this incredible community. Every week, Dr. Emily Spaeth invites you to share your story and connect with others with warmth and tenderness while you learn from other experts in the community. As a doctor of physical therapy and international board certified lactation consultant, Emily answers all your questions about feeding and infant motor development.
new parent groups
new parent support group at Jewell chiropractor in Kenton
2nd & 4th tuesday of the month at 12pm. At the time of this blog post it was hard to find info on their website. But you can call or email to check on the schedule (971) 420-2198. officestaff@jewellchiropractic.com Jewell Chiropractic is located in Kenton at 8315 N Kenton Street, Portland, OR. Visit their website here.
Providence new mom’s groups - at 3 location - Portland, St. Vincents & Newberg
Join other new moms and their babies to share your joys, and favorite new toys. This free in-person weekly group provides a welcoming environment to share experiences as a new mom and learn about breastfeeding, sleep, postpartum emotions, and other important topics. The group is held weekly all year long at the Providence Portland campus in the Providence Child Center. Online registration only necessary once. You may register and join at any time after your baby is born.
These groups are by drop in. There may be a small fee for non providence patients but it wasn’t clear on the website. For immediate postpartum thru 6 months
at Providence Portland Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m
at St. Vincents Fridays 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
at Newberg -Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - Noon.
Complimentary Nurturing Circle with Bridgetown Baby (Virtual)
Bridgetown Baby’s Nurturing Circle for Growing Families is a gathering place for parents and kiddos, from the prenatal period through toddlerhood. Join us via Zoom to connect with other parents and get support from Bridgetown Baby’s postpartum doulas and lactation consultants. Free to attend. Info here
Baby Blues Connection Classes (Virtual)
Baby Blues Connection provides mental health support to pregnant and postpartum people living in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Columbia, Tillamook, and Clatsop counties in Oregon; and Clark County, Washington. Baby Blues Connection has two classes: Supporting Birth-Specific Experiences & Supporting Parenting Experiences. They are both free and virtual. Here is more information (from their website)
Supporting Parenting Experiences
Our groups are led by trained facilitators and designed to support all people learning to handle stress related to becoming a parent. We focus on depression, anxiety, birth trauma and more. Not sure what to expect? Message us here and we’ll talk it through. Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Virtual Fridays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Virtual
Supporting Birth-Specific Experiences
Struggling with your birth or ever-evolving body? This group might be for you. Our trained facilitators create a safe space for folx to share their physical and emotional concerns as they relate specifically to birth and their birthing bodies. Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Virtual
their website.
on going, postpartum & beyond
partum gardens
As they describe themselves on their website, Partum Gardens is a community care collective that supports people before and after the portal of birth through weekly garden gatherings.
more here
Book babies and family story time
Multiple Multnomah Library locations have book babies and family story time. Find the schedule here. Always free and a nice way to get out of the house with your baby and meet other parents.
Play groups at Beech
Beech street parenting has paid play groups that are a weekly commitment. https://www.beechstreetparenting.com