Postpartum Archives - Early Childhood Hub of Lane County

Our Community Birth Center

What This Organization Does

Our Community Birth Center provides supportive health care for pregnancy, birth, lactation, fertility, and birth control. You can meet with Certified Nurse Midwives, nurses, and lactation providers in a safe, welcoming setting.

Care may include pregnancy and birth care, pregnancy options counseling, newborn care, lactation support, family planning, birth control, and LGBTQIA+ health care. Childbirth preparation classes, postpartum home visits, and opportunities for social connection and community support are also available. You can get health education and support to help you make choices about your care.

Sliding scale pricing and many insurance plans are accepted to help make care more affordable.

Call or Text to Schedule Your First Appointment 458-234-6800

*Services available to Lane County residents

Empowered Lactation

What This Organization Does

Empowered Lactation offers lactation and infant feeding support during pregnancy, after birth, and as your baby grows. Get help with latch and positioning, milk supply, pumping, feeding plans, starting solid foods, and weaning. You can get support based on your needs, goals, and the feeding choices that work best for your family.

Services include home visits, lactation classes, free community drop-in groups, postpartum support and craniosacral therapy. A Spanish-speaking lactation consultant is available to support Spanish-speaking families. Care is inclusive, trauma-informed, and welcoming to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and families.

Home visits are available in Eugene and Springfield. If you live outside these areas, contact Empowered Lactation to ask about availability.

Services are offered on a sliding scale. Some insurance plans are accepted, inquire for more information.

For more information about services or to get started, use the Contact Us form at the bottom of the page or call 541-321-0403.

WellMama

What This Organization Does

WellMama supports you during pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and pregnancy or infant loss through peer support, support groups, and wellness services.

You can connect with trained peer support specialists who understand the challenges that can come with parenthood, including depression, anxiety, birth trauma, isolation, and parenting stress.

WellMama offers support groups, one-on-one peer support, and help connecting with local resources. Staff can help you find support, navigate challenges, and feel less alone during your parenting journey.

WellMama also partners with Women’s Care clinics to connect parents with peer support during pregnancy and postpartum. Through this partnership, parents can be connected with WellMama support services directly through their medical care team.

WellMama Warmline: Call or text 541-525-0495 for support and connection to resources. Text “Support” to get started.

*Available to Lane County residents

Family and Child Health

What This Organization Does

Get support starting in pregnancy or within the first 3 months with your new baby.

Family & Child Health of Lane County offers several family support programs that connect you with a nurse or family support specialist. Depending on your family’s needs, you can receive a one-time visit with a Registered Nurse through Family Connects Oregon. You can also receive ongoing support starting in pregnancy through Nurse-Family Partnership or after your baby is born through Healthy Families Oregon.

Family support teams are here to help you be the best parent you can be!
Pregnancy & Parent Support Resources Request

*Services available to Lane County residents

Avocado Doulas

What This Organization Does

Avocado Doulas supports you during pregnancy, birth, and the weeks after your baby arrives. You can get help from a doula, learn about birth, and get help with daily needs.

During pregnancy, your doula can help you get ready for birth. You can learn about your choices, make a birth plan, and get help as you get ready for labor.

During labor and birth, your doula gives you support, comfort, and care. Your doula can help you share your needs and feel supported during birth.

After your baby arrives, you can get help with your recovery, baby care, feeding, overnight care, parenting, and daily tasks. Your doula can help you feel ready and supported as you care for your new baby.

Avocado Doulas also offers birth classes, classes for grandparents, placenta encapsulation, and other classes. Support is available for first-time parents, growing families, and families going through adoption, surrogacy, fertility care, or a high-risk pregnancy. Spanish-speaking families, LGBTQIA+ families, and neurodivergent clients are welcome and supported.

Contact Avocado Doulas for more information.

Contact Avocado Doulas

*Services available to Lane County residents

Love.Our.Mothers – All Family Doula Care

What the Organization Does

Love.Our.Mothers – All Family Doula Care supports you through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with doula care, education, and compassionate support.

During pregnancy, doulas help you prepare for birth through education, birth planning, emotional support, and guidance. During labor and birth, doulas provide emotional and practical support to help you feel informed, confident, and cared for.

After your baby arrives, postpartum doulas can support you with recovery, newborn care, infant feeding, parenting guidance, and adjusting to life with a new baby.

Love.Our.Mothers also provides support for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, adoption, surrogacy, abortion, and other complex family experiences.

Additional services include placenta encapsulation. Lactation support is available for current Love.Our.Mothers birth doula clients.

To learn more about services Call or Text: 541-357-7511

*Services available to Lane County residents

Nurturely

What This Organization Does

Nurturely supports you during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period through education, community connection, and personalized support.

You can get one-on-one lactation support, virtual lactation education, family preparedness education, and guidance on infant feeding and newborn care.

You can also take part in programs and activities that help you bond with your baby, build confidence as a parent, and connect with other families.

Additional programs include nature walks, wildfire preparedness education, dance and movement classes, and cultural story times. These activities support family well-being, community connection, and early childhood development.

Email to learn more about services info@nurturely.org

*Services available to Lane County residents

Parenting Now

What This Organization Does

Parenting Now offers groups, classes, coaching, and home visits to help you build a strong relationship with your child.

You can join parenting groups, discussion groups, parent coaching, and education programs that help you build skills, reduce family stress, and support your child’s growth.

Call to learn more about services 541-484-5316 or email info@parentingnow.org.

*Services available to Lane County residents