“ I'm a 20 year old SAHM and damn proud U.S.Army Wife! I'm a homebirthing, cloth diapering, breastfeeding, attachment parenting, mama! I'm also a make-up wearing, always shopping, fun-loving, tanorexic, woman! lol Any questions, just ask! <3 ”

“ Hello My name David I am part of a great thing Univera ONE TRUTH and I would love to talk to anybody about it.. feel free to contact me at any time dunivera2007@live.com or 503-430-7844 Thank you David ”

“ My name is Kelli McIntosh and I am a homebirth midwife in the Portland area. I would love to meet parents interested in homebirth and share my enthusiasm for pregnancy and birth! ”

“ I've been a mom for 12 years and still have my passion for pregnancy and childbirth. I recently started a maternity business and I'd like to be a resource for your beautiful, healthy journey into motherhood! ”

“ Can't wait to meet other mamas to be like me. I am a homemaker and due in August and new to the area. Would love to meet friends going through such an amazing stage in life like me with a baby on the way. North Portland anyone near here lets meet ”

“ Hi, I'm Lauren. I am a certified birth doula & educator in Portland and SW Washington. I am wife to Mike, mom to Eva born June 05, and due with baby # 2 in August. ”

“ My Name is Madrona. I am a homebirth Midwife who has been attending births since 1977. Would love to chat about Midwifery and the process of becoing a midwife. ”

“ New to Portland I am anxious to extend myself as a birth doula in a new community. I have been a doula for two years. I moved to Portland with hopes that I would be accepted to Birhtingway, now I am a student there!!! ”

“ I am a new doula and labor massage therapist from Texas. Ultimately I'm looking for experience, i.e. anyone who wants labor assistance at no charge. And always looking to share and learn from experiences of others. ”

“ I'm Mary Bernabe, and I live in Yacolt Wa. About 40min or so NE of Portland. I have 11 kids at home. Yep, that was 11. We have 19 kids total and 16 grandkids. I'm a home birth midwife and have been practicing since '73. ”

“ Hi! My name is Ginger Griffin, I am a beginning chidbirth educator. I also have alot of experience as a birth assistant as I studied and apprentecied in midwifery. I eventually would like to do aid work overseas. We are new to the Portland area ”

“ I am a midwifery student at Birthingway. My path to midwifery started when I was 10 - although I didn't realize it until last year! I am so excited to be in school! I look forward to meeting everyone! ”

“ Hi, I'm Karen. I'm Mother to two wonderful girls ages 7 & 2. My first experience giving birth was traumatic so it took me several years to be ready for #2 (which was a waterbirth). I have found my calling in mentoring Birthing From Within classes! ”

“ I am a new midwifery student going through the B.S. program at Midwifery College of Utah looking to connect with the amazing homebirth community here in Portland. Thanks! ”

“ hi my name is jennifer, im very excited to find this group. i am a 26 yo mom to a delightful 3 year old girl. i am studying to be a home birth midwife, and can't wait to meet you all! ”

“ I am a CPM who recently moved back to Portland. I am not able to start my own midwifery practice at the moment, but I am extremely interested in being involved with women throughout all of our life cycles. ”

“ hello everyone! i am a recent graduate from portland state's school of community healh, and doula too :) i am putting together a workshop for expecting and new parents regarding eco-healthy living... anyone ineterested??? stephanie ”

“ I'm a birth fanatic since the day I was born. I have experienced birth and death throughout my young career, and am applying to Birthingway's midwifery program this spring. I am happy to be a part of a grouop of women involved in home birth! ”

“ I'm a former Peace Corps Eng. teacher. I moved to Portland in 2005 to go to Birthingway, and have fallen in love with the pacific northwest. I'm eager to connect with others on the path to midwifery, as well as those in whose footsteps I now tread. ”

“ Hi there! My name is Adrienne, and I'm a birth doula in the Portland area! I would like to get out there and connect with some hip mamas who are interested in finding someone who can help them have the best birthing experience possible! ”

“ Hi there, My name is Adeline and I have been living in Portland and working with birth for eight years now. I started out as a doula, then trained with a midwife while attending the naturopathic school in town. I now work as a naturopath and midwife ”

“ Hi! I am a birth and postpartum doula in Portland. I am also learning the Birthing From Within Mentor process and am hoping to connect with parents I can do this work with. I am looking forward to networking with others in my area. ”

“ My name is Ali. I am a mother of 1 and we have only lived here in Portland for about 1 year. We moved here from the Bay area of California. I am a doula and got my training from Elizabeth Davis of Heart & Hands Midwifery Institute in Sebastapol, CA ”

“ Hi I am Kath Axline CD (DONA). Not only am I a doula, I serve PDX Doulas at OHSU, and I teach Infant/Toddler music and movement and art classes. I am very interested in Birthing From Within and I hope to go through the BFW training someday. I am a ”

“ I want these local Meetups because sometimes we all need to cuddle a little bit. ”

“ I am apprenticed to a local midwife and an AAMI student. I married my best friend & first love 11+ years ago and together we have 6 children whom we homeschool. Attending births brings me great joy! ”

“ I'm Gail Hart. I've been a Portland area midwife since the mid 70's. I do some teaching these days, and enjoy a "semi-retirement" with a small caseload. I write some, and also host the Midwifery Update onferences here in Portland. ”

“ Hello, I'm a birth doula and am studying midwifery. I'm also the mother of three sweet children and looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ I am a CPM and licensed homebirth midwife serving the greater Portland metro area. ”

“ I have been preparing women for, assisting with and attending home births for 22 years. I teach, write and would like to stay in touch with the Portland birth community. My business rents birth pools and provides a free lending library. ”

“ I am a 3rd year student at Birthingway College of Midwifery. ”

“ I am a Birth Doula and Hypnobirther, soon to return to Midwifery school, AAMI... I am a mother of three, and married to my Soulmate. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Iwant to meet like-minded parents in Vancouver. I want my children to be around other children raised similarly. I'd love support for my parenting and homeschool/unschooling choices. ”

“ I am a single mom to Vincent, 2 1/2, and looking to make new friends for both of us. ”

“ I am new to the area and would love to get in contact with other moms and babes for socialization, support, and fun! I still breastfeed my 13-month-old son and want to souround myself around those who support a culture of breastfeeding. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i think it would be great to make new friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet more people who are interested in these things and find them to be important. ”

“ Hello, I am a Bradley teacher teaching in St. Helens. I am the mother of two babies born out of hosptial--one under water. I am new to the Portland area and am looking forward to getting to know the birth community here better. ”