The Gorge Birth Network
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About Us

Our Mission

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The Gorge Birth Network was created to help families of the Gorge have a safe, positive and joyous birth experience. The Network is dedicated to promoting mother and family friendly maternity care and healthy families.

We realize that the Columbia River Gorge is a diverse and culturally rich community. And with that comes a wide spectrum of philosophies and practices regarding pregnancy, birth and postpartum care.

Our goal as a web resource is to share with the community the myriad of perinatal information and resources available in the Gorge -- from the traditional to the alternative and everything in between.

We encourage you to use this site to explore the options available to you. It is your responsibility to ask questions and educate yourself so that you can find the best care for you.

Gorge Birth Doula Services provides Doula support services for women delivering in the Gorge area. The group consists of Mary Twombly RN, LMT, Delona Campos-Davis, Luisa Lucero RN, Meg Becker LMT, Sarah Heany, Cassie Fagion, Kim Stolte RN. They will provide on-call Doula services that include a prenatal visit, support during labor and birth, a postpartum visit and a gift of a SwaddleKeeper Baby Sleep System.

Connecting

The Gorge Birth Network provides resources for those who have experienced birth challenges or pregnancy or newborn loss. Recognizing the need for new parents to connect with others in similar situations, the Network lists local support groups, parenting classes and play groups.


Join Us!

The Gorge Birth Network is a collaborative effort of local people who care passionately about birth. As a newly formed group, we continue to define our mission and the website. We welcome new members and fresh ideas! Please join us!

The Gorge Birth Network needs your help! Your donations will help keep the website viable and current. We are acepting financial contributions, articles and volunteer work. If you would like to support the Gorge Birth Nework or have your business listed, please contact us.