Portland Doula Company

10/17/2025

Sharing!!

You’re holding your newborn. Your partner finally takes a nap. And suddenly, it’s just you and the tiny human. What now?

Boot Camp for New Dads gives expectant fathers the practical skills, real talk, and confidence for moments like these. This half-day workshop helps dads-to-be feel prepared, and connected to a local community of fathers on the same journey.

Led by a veteran dad and skilled facilitator, you’ll get hands-on newborn care practice, support for navigating your role as a new dad, and space to ask the questions you might not ask elsewhere.

You’ll leave with:

- Practical tools you’ll actually use in the first months of parenting
- Confidence built through hands-on practice
- A community of dads to lean on, ask questions, and share the journey

Next sessions: Nov 8 & Dec 6
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Birth Roots Maine, Portland ME

Spots are limited, register now! https://maineboystomen.org/boot-camp-for-new-dads/

09/30/2025

There are so many questions to be answered when you are having a baby.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝?
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣?
𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙝?

💻 You can Google and look through hundreds of resources.

📚You could read all the books and decide which path feels right for you.

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You can come to my Birthing Preferences workshop at on 10/18!

I used evidence based information and a trauma informed approach to giving you all the information you need to make an informed decision. We will use my Birth Preference worksheet to note your choices and you will be able to give this to your birth team.

Space is limited so we have time to discuss, ask questions, etc. Registration is $75 and includes 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 the pregnant person and a support person.

Register at www.rosemontwellness.com/events

09/23/2025

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A sweet little girl came earthside last night and her parents were amazing!

It is such an honor to walk this journey and bear witness to the love, strength and resilience of the people we support.

08/24/2025

Welcome earthside sweet boy. You joined your mom and dad in the early hours of the morning, your birth date a special one.

Always so grateful for this opportunity.

08/01/2025

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It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and we’re moving with intention! 🌍 This year’s theme is “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.” That means making sure mamas have real support—at the hospital, on the job, in the crib, and everywhere in between.

Breastfeeding isn’t just a personal choice—it’s a powerful, eco-friendly act that connects health and sustainability. Let’s keep building the village our mamas deserve. 💪🏾🤎🌹

07/18/2025

Hi! Jess here!

Often people ask me “what does postpartum doula services look like?”. I find this tough to answer because each visit is unique based on your needs and wants, 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺．

My job is to help you and your family adjust after the baby is born. Some examples of visits are:

☽ help you process your birth story and answers questions

☽ assist you in feeding your baby. Whether you are nursing, pumping or formula feeding - I can help! This may look like helping you with your technique or getting you water, all the pillows and emotional support.

☽ doing small household chores such as refilling your water purifier, loading/unloading dishes, laundry, restocking baby diapers.

☽ I also can hang out with your little one while you get some much needed sleep or a shower.

Each visit I start with checking in to see what’s showing up for you that day and we go from there!

Want to talk more about postpartum care in the Portland, Maine area? Visit the website at www.portlanddoulaco.com

07/13/2025

My friend, Nichole Burke, is working on an amazing project. As a person who has experienced two miscarriages, I have signed up to share my story.

Please see her post, copied & posted below, for more info:

Seeking participants for the project. Have you experienced pregnancy or infant loss? This is a very sensitive issue, comes with a range of emotions and feeling that most don’t talk about. I know I didn’t. 1 in 4 pregnancies result in miscarriage, which is a large enough statistic to not be supported. I want to help those who are suffering, grieving, feeling hopeless. Light in Letters is a great at to support and comfort those affected. If you would be courageous enough to share a letter please message me directly 🩷

06/12/2025

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The post I wish I didn’t have to make. Please share this and protect these beautiful mamas and babies ❤️

06/04/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is a Practice.

At Portland Doula Co, we celebrate Pride by continuing to show up for our LGBTQ+ community every single day.

As a q***r full-spectrum doula, I know understand how vital it is to feel seen, safe, and affirmed during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and every outcome in between.

The birth space hasn’t always been welcoming to LGBTQ+ families—and that needs to change.

I’m here to offer inclusive, trauma-informed, and deeply affirming support for q***r and trans families. You deserve care that honors your identity, your choices, and your power.

I’m holding space for you—with love and always with pride.

05/11/2025

Mothering is a verb.

We send love And support to all the mothers.

05/06/2025

Welcome earth side little one. Your parents were so incredibly brave and loving. I am so grateful to have joined you all for this journey. 💜🌊

05/03/2025

A win-win!!! Support the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition while showing support for the environment!!

HOME SWEET COMMUNITY

This May, you can make a difference right where you live!

Purchase a reusable $2.50
Community Bag at our Lewiston, Maine Hannaford store, and $1 from each bag will be donated to our organization.

It’s a simple way to give back and support your community.