Who is Birth First Doulas and how long have you been around? Birth First Doulas is a labor and birth doula agency here in Portland, Oregon. Our goal is to help wonderful families and wonderful doulas find each other! Over the last 25 years of attending births and training doulas, we’ve watched the demand for doula services grow and grow but have not seen an equal expansion in systems and businesses that support doulas to provide their services. Our Birth First vision is to be Portland’s most trusted doula agency and to provide the business framework, professional standards, and reliable reputation from which families and doulas both benefit. Brooke Noli and Rebecca Durlin Smith are the co-owners of Birth First Doulas, and although we have 25 years of combined doula work experience, our Birth First Doula agency has only been up and running since May, 2019. We are amazed at how quickly the agency has grown and delighted that doulas are increasingly in demand as more and more people learn about the benefits of doula care. What services do you offer? Birth First is primarily focused on providing birth doula services. We believe that specializing in one skill refines that skill, so instead of trying to offer every service related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, we decided to specialize in high quality birth doula services. Our comprehensive doula package includes all the following services to support families on the journey to their baby:
What are the different classes you offer and how can I find out more details?
We offer two childbirth education classes and one newborn sleep class. Each class is 2 hours long, offered once a month, and can be taken together or individually. Here are the details: Stages Of Labor Crash Course: The Birthing Process This class provides parents with an in-depth understanding of the birthing process, which includes the stages of labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum. Classes are dynamic and interactive to keep you and your birth partner engaged, laughing, and connected. When: The first Sunday of every month from 1-3pm Fee: $80 for two people. Free for Birth First Doula clients (must still register). Teachers: Kelly Turner & Bri Dewey Location: At the Brand New Birth First Doula Space: 7800 SW Barbur Blvd. #3, Portland, OR 97219 Register Here Labor & Birth Techniques: Balancing Progress, Comfort, & Relaxation This class provides parents with insider information and tips on everything you need to know about comfort techniques, labor progression techniques, and creating a calmer, more satisfied birth experience. Classes are dynamic and interactive to keep you and your birth partner engaged, laughing, and connected. When: The first Sunday of every month from 4-6pm Fee: $80 for two people. Free for Birth First Doula clients (must still register). Teachers: Kelly Turner & Bri Dewey Location: At the Brand New Birth First Doula Space: 7800 SW Barbur Blvd. #3, Portland, OR 97219 Register Here Newborn Sleep Class: Creating Gentle Sleep Rhythms During the “4th trimester” you are getting to know your baby. It’s too early to start sleep training but it’s never too soon to start creating a healthy routine to get you and your baby sleeping. This class is taught by sleep trainers from Full Circle Sleep and will teach you all about soothing, natural circadian rhythms, and developmental milestones to help you thrive in these first 4 months. By the end of the class you will know how to establish a foundation of healthy sleep hygiene, be familiar with safe sleep guidelines, and understand what you can do now to create excellent sleep habits that last a lifetime. Offered once a month and taught by certified sleep trainers who are also Birth First Doulas. When: Every month on a Sunday from 1-3pm Fee: $100 for two people; free for Birth First Doula clients (must still register). Teachers: Camilla Rae & Atika Hagen Location: Portland Pediatric Acupuncture, 1703 SW Clay Street, Portland, Oregon, 97201 To Register: Contact [email protected] And Stay Tuned for upcoming classes on Feeding Newborns and Newborn Care 101! How can a doula be helpful for a home birth? Lots of people think that doulas are not needed at home births, but our experience is that a doula is a valuable asset at any birth experience! While it’s true that home birth midwives offer excellent continuity of care and connection, their role is still quite different than a doula’s. During pregnancy, doulas can make space to talk about all the things that there may not be room for in your prenatal appointments with your midwives and we can really dig into the topic of labor support and what will be most helpful when the time comes. As doulas we do not have to provide any medical care so we can be 100% focused on the mental and emotional experience of you and your partner. While your midwifery team is doing the important work of monitoring your baby, charting your progress, and preparing for delivery, we can focus in on comfort techniques, labor progression, birth support, and helping your birth partner to be as present and connected as possible. Doulas often arrive before the midwives to offer early labor support, and once the midwives do arrive there may come a time when they need to get some rest in order to stay alert for your medical care. We can also assist with taking photos, preparing food, caring for pets, or other tasks that may be helpful to you when the time comes. Home birth clients also get to take advantage of all the Birth First Bonuses that we offer like complimentary childbirth education classes, newborn sleep classes, new parent support groups, and discounts on spa services like massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, and much more! How can I contact Birth First Doulas? The link to our website is: https://www.birthfirstdoulas.com The link to our contact page is: https://www.birthfirstdoulas.com/contact/ Our phone number is: 971-361-6833
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2/3/2021 04:15:59 pm
I like the idea of going to 2 prenatal appointments to learn about hopes, goals, and team building. That sounds like a great way for my wife to relax a little bit. She would do great in a class with other pregnant women that are learning about it too.
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