Welcome to Womb pdx
The Essential Online Doula Membership
doula- (n)
‘a woman employed to provide guidance and support to the mother of a newborn baby.’
How Womb pdx helps new moms and babies…
EDUCATION
Videos by Portland’s most beloved professionals provide judgment free guidance for questions that come up when parents are ‘in the think of it’.
SUPPORT
Friends and relatives can gift a video membership to new parents. Parents can watch anytime in the privacy and convenience of their own home.
COMMUNITY
Peri-Natal mood disorders affects 1 in 7 women and 1 in 9 fathers. Symptoms can include depression and anxiety, psychotic breaks and suicide.
Postitive Mental Health is a must,
We want mothers to know the best practices to care for their bodies and to provide vital information that will keep the family unit strong.
We offer guidance in many areas including sleep, lactation, nutrition, and a variety of ways to deal with issues that may arise
It is my most sincere belief that we can make this world a better place by better caring for families during the childbearing year.
Victor Barreda-Pazos, A Womb pdx Birth and Early Infant Support Professional
Mental Health Resources
A list of free maternal mental health organizations.
Postpartum mood dysfunction is not a socio-economic issue. It is far reaching. Hormone shifts and isolation make it a challenge to ask for help. Feelings of shame and not being the ‘perfect mom’ can cause further despair.
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