Postpartum Services

The following care providers have demonstrated a special interest in treating and serving women experiencing postpartum adjustment issues including depression and anxiety (PPD and PPD/A).  Because the Baby Blues Connection cannot recommend any specific intervention we suggest you call the provider and discuss your exact needs and concerns.

• ABC Doula Service 503-752-1691
  Kimberly Bepler
  PO Box 2732
  Wilsonville, OR  97070
  www.abcdoulaservice.com
  Kimberly@abcdoulaservice.com
  We serve families with newborns through several months of age, providing care for new moms as they rest, recoup, and nurture their little ones. We focus our care on the new mother, meeting her needs for support, instruction, and practical care.  We are non-clinical providers, non-judgmental nurturers and take great care of tired new moms!
   
• Baby Blues Connection Support Groups 503-797-2843 or 360-735-5571
  PO Box 1122
  Portland, OR 97207-1122
  www.babybluesconnection.org
  Meetings are led by moms who have experienced a perinatal mood disorder and have been trained as a facilitator. We embrace a mom-to-mom model. The group also offers literature, resources and guest speakers. Please call the Baby Blues Connection message line for more information. No fee for services.
   
• Beyond Birth 503-232-2229
  Dixie Whetsell
  2733 SE Grant St.
  Portland, OR 97214
  www.beyondbirthservices.com
  Provides lactation advice, breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies. At home services provided.
   
• Care Givers Placement Agency 503-244-6370
  10211 SW Barbur Blvd, 110 A
  Portland, OR 97219
  www.cgpa.com
  Offering screened, trained, experienced nannies to provide the support and help you need.
   
• Mothertree Birth Services
  Portland 503-285-5508
  Vancouver 360-635-5666
  www.mothertreebirth.com
  Provides pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula support.
   
• Postpartum Care Services 503-320-5811
  Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD
  Portland, Oregon
  www.vickyyorkpostpartumdoula.com
  www.ikarma.com/user/vmyork
  Works with perinatal mood disorders, twins, first or later births, breastfeeding, gay couple support.
   
• Renaissance Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals, LLC 503-493-7390
  www.renchildbirth.com 
  Birth and Postpartum Doula services with special interest in supporting moms with depression and anxiety.
  Serving Portland, Vancouver and Salem areas.
  
• Community Health Nurses
  Multnomah County 503-988-5055, ext 24276
  Washington County 503-846-3712 Clackamas
  County 503-655-8430
  Clark County 360-397-8440
  Community Health Nurses make home visits to pregnant and postpartum women, and families with infants, toddlers, and young children with special needs. They will provide health information, discuss your baby’s growth and development, provide breastfeeding information/support, and help you find other important community services

If you are aware of a resource for mothers with PPD or PPD/A that is not listed here, or if a current listing needs updating, please Contact Us.