Full Circle Baby | Perinatal Resource Library
Whether you’re figuring out how to care for yourself during pregnancy, preparing for birth, thinking ahead to postpartum, or exploring what kind of parent you want to be, there’s a lot to consider!
These are some of the resources I come back to often when supporting pregnant folks and growing families. I hope they help you feel more informed, more grounded, and more connected as you move through this time.
- Camilla Jump To:
Prenatal
Pregnancy can be a beautiful and challenging time in one’s life, full of change and growth and decision making. We make decisions about whether and how to proceed with pregnancy, how to care for pregnancy, and how to plan for birth, postpartum, feeding, parenting, and beyond.
Pregnancy Options Counseling
All-Options
Non-judgmental, well-resourced support for pregnancy decision making. Hotline: 1-888-493-0092
Pregnancy Options Workbook
A downloadable, self-guided workbook with exercises to help make decisions about abortion, parenting, and adoption.
Prenatal Classes & Workshops
Nurtured Path: Foundations of the 4th Trimester
This workshop is designed to lay a strong foundation for life with a newborn by focusing on both baby care and parent care. Together, we will explore the essential skills and knowledge needed to confidently care for your newborn in the early weeks and months—while also emphasizing the importance of caring for yourself during this significant transition. Topics may include understanding newborn behavior and sleep, feeding basics, soothing techniques, and ways to create a supportive, restorative postpartum environment for your whole family.
In-Home Private Lessons
Held in the privacy of your home, the session allows us to focus on the topics most relevant to your family and apply practical strategies to help your postpartum nest feel calm, supported, and set up for success—all through a gender-inclusive, trauma-informed lens.Together we’ll explore topics such as nervous system regulation for both parent and baby, swaddling and babywearing demonstrations, body and bottle feeding, newborn sleep and safe sleep guidelines, and building strong postpartum support systems.
Prenatal Advocacy & Information
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![Childbirth Connection logo.]()
Childbirth Connection
A USA-based organization dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based information, research, and advocacy around pregnancy and birth.
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![Sista Midwife Productions Birth Center Equity logo.]()
Birth Center Equity
Advocacy on increasing BIPOC-led birthing centers in the USA with a directory to finding Black birth workers, including midwives, womb wellness, lactation and fertility support.
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![Pregnancy Justice logo.]()
Pregnancy Justice
Lawyers doing critical advocacy work for key prenatal & birth topics affecting USA-based families to advance and defend the rights of pregnant people and their choices.
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![The Elephant Circle logo.]()
Elephant Circle
USA-based advocacy and training organization committed to key issues in childbearing, from an intersectional foundation to support reproductive justice.
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![MotherToBaby nonprofit logo.]()
MotherToBaby
A nonprofit helping parents gauge whether certain substances, food, supplements, and medications are safe to take while pregnant to limit exposure to risk.
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![International Cesarean Awareness Network logo.]()
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Resources, support groups, and research around cesarean section experience, prevalence, and support to reduce preventable cecarieans.
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![VBACFacts logo.]()
VBACFacts
Resources for those planning a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section, providing birthing people the right to choose the option that’s right for them.
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![Evidence Based Birth logo.]()
Evidence Based Birth
Catalogues articles, podcasts, and handouts on common questions, interventions, and research around pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and care provision.
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![Jane Hardwicke Collings logo.]()
Pregnancy: The Inner Journey
ECourses from a traditional Australian midwife centered on supporting a fully conscious birth and healing from a previous traumatic birth.
Recommended Reading:
Prenatal Care & Support
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![Embrace: A Pregnancy Journal by Nikki McClure book cover.]()
Embrace: A Pregnancy Journal by Nikki McClure
A lovely pregnancy journal to commemorate milestones, answer prompts, etc.
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![Midwifery for Expectant Parents by Aubre Tompkins book cover.]()
Midwifery for Expectant Parents by Aubre Tompkins
A newer book detailing what it’s like to work with a midwife for childbearing in the modern age.
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![Pregnancy, Childbirth, & the Newborn by Penny Simkin book cover.]()
Pregnancy, Childbirth, & the Newborn by Penny Simkin
A classic book looking at the transitions in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
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![From the Hips by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris book cover.]()
From the Hips by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris
A youthful book looking at birth and pregnancy with judgement-free guidance for every choice.
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![The Inner Journey of Pregnancy by Jane Hardwicke Collings book cover.]()
The Inner Journey of Pregnancy by Jane Hardwicke Collings
a spiritual (non-denominational) look at the inner transformations of pregnancy.
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![Pregnant Butch: Nine Long Months Spent in Drag by A.K. Summers book cover.]()
Pregnant Butch: Nine Long Months Spent in Drag by A.K.Summers
a look at pregnancy from the perspective of a self-described butch lesbian.
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![Where’s The Mother? Stories From a Transgender Dad by Trevor McDonald book cover.]()
Where’s The Mother? Stories From a Transgender Dad by Trevor McDonald
This memoir is a book about being a breastfeeding parent and a trans man, and the beautiful and difficult ways these two identities collide.
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![Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All By Harlyn Aizley book cover.]()
Confessions of the Other Mother by Harlyn Aizley
This candid peek into a previously unexamined side of lesbian parenting is full of stories that are humorous, moving, & celebratory.
Prenatal Nutrition & Holistic Resources
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![Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols book cover.]()
Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Discussing nutrition, how food is processed when pregnant, and how to optimally meet our needs.
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![Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-To-Be by Heng Ou book cover.]()
Nine Golden Months: The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-To-Be by Heng Ou
During pregnancy it’s important to be fortified by time-honored practices that nourish the mind, body, & soul.
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![Eating for Two: Complete Guide to Nutrition During Pregnancy & Beyond by Annabel Karmel book cover.]()
Eating for Two: Complete Guide to Nutrition During Pregnancy & Beyond by Annabel Karmel
Over 150 recipes for simple, nutritious food to help support healthy pregnancy.
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![Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols book cover.]()
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
An exploration of healthy nutrition when diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
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![The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm book cover.]()
The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm
Staying healthy and sane through pregnancy using herbs, nutrition, and common-sense.
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![Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy & Childbirth by Richard Moskowitz book cover.]()
Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy & Childbirth by Richard Moskowitz
Easy-to-read chapters on homeopathic remedies with anecdotal resources.
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![Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies by Demetria Clark book cover.]()
Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies by Demetria Clark
An excellent resource on how to safely use essential oils by leading aromatherapy educator.
Preparing for Birth
When you’re in the early stages of pregnancy, birth feels like a world away. And then suddenly (or, sometimes, after what feels like an eternity) the moment arrives and labor begins. This process is often shrouded in fear, mystery, and medical jargon — but it doesn’t have to be! And with the right team, it can feel empowering: a sacred, life-giving rite of passage that connects us all.
Homebirth Midwives in Portland
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![Midwife Mary Grabowska holding newborn baby.]()
Mary Grabowska
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![Alma Midwifery logo.]()
Alma Midwifery
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![Unfurling Birth Midwifery Services logo in Portland.]()
Unfurling Birth
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![Vivante Midwifery & Women's Health logo in Portland.]()
Vivante Midwifery
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![Flourish Midwifery in Portland logo.]()
Flourish Midwifery
Birth Podcasts
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![Birthful with Adriana Lozada podcast cover.]()
Birthful with Adriana Lozada
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![The Birth Hour Podcast with Bryn Huntpalmer podcast cover.]()
The Birth Hour Podcast with Bryn Huntpalmer
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![The Informed Pregnancy Podcast with Dr. Berlin podcast cover.]()
The Informed Pregnancy Podcast with Dr. Berlin
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![Transformed with Britta Bushnell podcast cover.]()
Transformed with Britta Bushnell
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![NATAL: Being Black & Birthing in America podcast cover.]()
NATAL: Being Black & Birthing in America
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![Taking Back Birth with Maryn Green podcast cover.]()
Taking Back Birth with Maryn Green
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![Evidence Based Birth Podcast cover.]()
Evidence Based Birth Podcast
Childbirth Books & Resources
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![The Essential Homebirth Guide by Jane Drichta & Jodilyn Owen book cover.]()
The Essential Homebirth Guide by Jane Drichta & Jodilyn Owen
A specific and comprehensive look at planning a homebirth with birthstories from new mothers.
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![The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer]()
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Clear, research-based take on common questions and interventions in childbirth.
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![Optimal Care In Childbirth by Henci Goer & Amy Ramano book cover.]()
Optimal Care In Childbirth by Henci Goer & Amy Ramano
Clear, research-based take on different care models and options for childbearing families.
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![Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke book cover.]()
Mindful Birthing by Nancy Bardacke
A guide to mindfulness and meditations, with answers to most common birth questions.
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![Book cover for "Birthing From Within," showing a woman sitting on the ground next to a ladder reaching into a bright light, symbolizing childbirth and inner strength. The background is yellow with a textured look.]()
Birthing from Within by Pam Englund book cover.
A particular philosophy for childbirth education and preparation many find helpful.
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![Transformed by Birth by Britta Bushnell book cover.]()
Transformed by Birth by Britta Bushnell
A philosophy and practice about inner work and meditation to cope with labour pains.
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![Spinning Babies Logo: a person sitting cross-legged with hands on hips, with baby in womb illustration at the center of their body.]()
Spinning Babies logo.
A look at optimal fetal positioning in preparation for labour with classes and online prep.
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![Preparing for a Gentle Birth: The Pelvis in Pregnancy by Blandine Calais-Germain & Núria Vives Parés book cover.]()
Preparing for a Gentle Birth: The Pelvis in Pregnancy by Blandine Calais-Germain & Núria Vives Parés
An illustrated hands-on guide to the dynamics of the female pelvis for expectant parents.
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![Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered By Rebecca Dekker book cover.]()
Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered By Rebecca Dekker
Embark on a journey with Rebecca as she exposes the realities of institutional care during childbirth & reveals inspirational solutions.
Photography & Videography in Portland
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![Natalie Broders photography in Portland.]()
Natalie Broders
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![Kimberly Marie Kimble photography in Portland.]()
Kimberly Marie Kimble
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![Daron Jackson photography in Portland.]()
Daron Jackson
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![Wildwood Photography in Portland.]()
Wildwood
Planning for Postpartum
During the next few years, you’ll experience a beautiful cycle, learning as you grow. Community saves us, and connection strengthens us. The magic of birth isn’t just about babies! It’s about the whole family, fostering balance, and rediscovering yourself in this new season of life.
Portland Communities for New Parents
Partum Gardens
A community care collective that supports people before and after the portal of birth in weekly garden gatherings.
New Mom School
8-week, research-backed courses to build confidence, knowledge and community with 100% in-person classes.
Postpartum Doula Recommendations
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![Lakiah Olson Postpartum Doula]()
Lakiah Olson // Heartfull Doula
Lakiah is one of the only doulas I would trust with my own postpartum care. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and harm reduction, all while honoring each family’s unique needs and identities. She is a calm, confident presence with deep expertise. Her work centers the birthing person, reminding them how deeply they matter.
It's immediately clear why she is the doula that doulas call.
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![Sydney Satnowski Postpartum Doula]()
Sydney Satnowski // Nurtured Nesting
Sydney is a remarkable doula—heart-centered, detail-oriented, and full of joy. Babies trust her. Parents adore her. She brings calm, confidence, & genuine care to every moment she spends with a family. Sydney supports families with compassion, intuition, and a gentle presence. Whether you’re navigating the emotional shifts of new parenthood, building your bond with baby, or just needing a moment to breathe—Sydney is the steady, loving support you want by your side.
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![Kaye Chapman Postpartum Doula]()
Kaye Chapman // Tender Fern Doula
Kaye is a compassionate, intuitive postpartum doula whose care is grounded in experience and deep respect for the birthing parent.
With a strong belief that nourishment supports healing, she supports families through gentle newborn care, light household help, and in-home meal preparation—creating calm, steadiness, and space for rest and bonding.
Body Wellness for New Parents
Amy Chamberlain-Torres // Act Strong PDX
Amy supports clients with customized, evidence‑informed programming that meets each person exactly where they are—whether preparing for birth, addressing core & pelvic health concerns, or rebuilding strength while caring for a growing baby. With a warm, supportive coaching style, she creates empowering, sustainable sessions and brings her work directly into clients’ homes for accessible, individualized care that helps women feel safe, seen, and confident in their bodies.
Zoe Ressler // Babywearing Dance
Zoe is a dance artist, educator, & mom offering joyful, low-impact babywearing dance classes for postpartum & expectant parents. With a background in hoopdance, lindy hop, & professional performance, Zoe brings a fun energy to every class. Also a speech-language pathologist, she blends movement & developmental insight to create a supportive space where caregivers can reconnect with their bodies, bond with their babies, & build community—one dance at a time.
Lactation Support
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![Le Leche League of Oregon logo.]()
Le Leche League of Oregon
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![Thompson Breastfeeding Method logo.]()
Thompson Method
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![Kelly Mom lactation consultant logo.]()
Kelly Mom
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![Rosemary Ragusa lactation consultant.]()
Rosemary Ragusa
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![Robin Nunez lactation consultant.]()
Robin Nunez // Nurture PDX
Portland Support Groups for Non-Birthing Parents
The Legendary Brotherhood
A safe, judgment-free space for men to connect, share life experiences, & explore what it means to embrace healthy masculinity. Together, we reflect on how we show up in the world & work to strengthen the relationships we choose to nurture.
Non-Birthing Parent Support Group
This is a safe, welcoming space to connect, share, & navigate the challenges of new parenthood—including postpartum mood and anxiety struggles, whether your own or your partner’s. No diagnosis needed—just come for coffee, conversation, and community.
New Father’s Meet Up
This casual, judgment-free group is for new and soon-to-be parents looking for real talk, practical tools, and connection. Ask the questions you actually want answered—and get support from others who get it.
Postpartum Podcasts
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![Be Well Baby with Emily Spaeth podcast cover.]()
Be Well Baby
Postpartum Reading
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![After the Baby’s Birth by Robin Lim book cover.]()
After the Baby’s Birth by Robin Lim
A deep, holistic look at caring for bodies and babies after birth.
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![Natural Health After Birth by Aviva Romm book cover.]()
Natural Health After Birth by Aviva Romm
A look at caring for the birthing parent’s body holistically after birth.
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![The First Forty Days by Heng Ou book cover.]()
The First Forty Days by Heng Ou
Postpartum traditions and recipes from a Chinese perspective.
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![The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson book cover.]()
The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Recovery and development in the 12 weeks following birth.
Pregnancy After Loss
Being pregnant again after loss is a layered and tender experience. It can bring joy, anxiety, hope, grief — and sometimes all of that in a single day. It’s not always easy to talk about, and it can feel isolating at times. If you’re walking this path, please know you’re not alone.
Blogs & Personal Stories:
“Alwynn” from Molar Pregnancy Stories
“Having a Baby After Infant Loss: The Complicated Mix of Grief & Joy” by Kate Kripke
“Reflections From a Grown-Up Rainbow Baby” by Carmen Mojica
“The Struggle of My Best Friend Being Pregnant After My Loss” by Meg Kant
“9 Things I’m not Doing During My Pregnancy After Loss (And That’s Okay!)” By Lindsey Henke
Books & Videos:
Trying Again: A Guide To Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss by Ann Douglas & John R. Sussman (Book)
“Trying to Conceive After Ectopic Pregnancy” from the Ectopic Pregnancy Foundation (Video)
Guides & Resources:
“Fertility after GTD (Molar Pregnancy)” from the Cancer Research UK Storytelling
“Thinking about Another Pregnancy” from the Miscarriage Association
“Tips for Professionals When Treating the Mom Experiencing Pregnancy After Loss (PAL)” compiled by Lindsey Henke
“What To Expect During a Pregnancy After Pregnancy Loss: An Illustrated Guide” by Jessica Zucker & Ryan Alexander-Tanner
“10 Facts about Pregnancy After Loss” by Lindsey Henke"
The Placenta
The placenta is a truly remarkable organ. It grows alongside your baby, supporting and nourishing them through pregnancy, acting as a powerful filter between you and your little one. It’s our only temporary organ—formed for a specific purpose, doing its essential work, then exiting quietly when its job is done.
However long it’s been with you, honoring the placenta can be a meaningful part of the postpartum journey. For some, that looks like ritual or ceremony. For others, it’s rooted in tradition or simply a quiet moment of gratitude for all it has offered.
Books about the Placenta
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![Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra by Robin Lim book cover.]()
Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra by Robin Lim
Well-researched benefits of leaving cord and placenta uncut, plus worldwide traditions.
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![Placenta: The Gift of Life by Cornella Enning book cover.]()
Placenta: The Gift of Life by Cornella Enning
A comprehensive look at placenta use and lore, preparations, recipes, etc.
Other Resources
Articles:
What You Need To Know About The Placenta: a very basic medical look at placentas.
Examining The Placenta (Video): a video showing a medical examination of a placenta after birth. (Content Note: video includes birth of baby, placenta, and bleeding)
Honoring Placenta Wisdom: a personal narrative about relationship and exploration with placentas.
How the Placenta Evolved From An Ancient Virus: a look at evolutionary placenta biology.
Comparative Placentation: a look at placenta development in a myriad of animals.
Development & Physiology:
Placenta Development: a scientific look at the stages of placental development.
Development and Physiology of the Placenta and Membranes: a scientific look at placenta physiology.
Placenta Previa and the Magic of Placental Migration: a look at how placentas grow and move within a uterus, as well as low-lying placental complications in pregnancy
Placenta Rituals:
The Rebirth of Placenta Rituals: a brief look at placenta rituals globally.
Information on Placenta Encapsulation : from a certification company. (Note: I do not endorse a certain certification company, but PBi has excellent compiled studies on this page.)
Find Placenta Encapsulation: a search engine to find placenta encapsulation specialists in your area.
Human Maternal Placentophagy: Possible Benefit and Potential Risks : a scientific look at consuming (eating) placentas.
Lotus Birth: a look at the tradition of keeping umbilical cords intact after birth until they dry up and fall off on their own, thereby keeping baby and placenta attached.
What to Do with Your Placenta if you Don’t Want To (Or Can’t) Consume It: options for keepsakes and ceremony around placentas.
Placenta Encapsulation:
If you’re planning to give birth in Portland, Oregon, you can work with Full Circle Baby to encapsulate your placenta! Fill out our form here to get started.
Individualized Care & Expertise
Our customized postpartum packages are designed to meet your unique needs, providing lasting support and empowering you as you navigate this transformative journey.