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Portland Essential Birth
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Midwife · Doula
Water birth at Portland Essential Birth
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Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 12 AM |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Where to find Portland Essential Birth
What this center offers
“I’ve always said that if I had a home birth, I would want Allison as my Midwife .”
“I was able to go unmedicated while feeling 100% supported with whatever choice I needed to make at that moment.”
“I’ve always said that if I had a home birth, I would want Allison as my Midwife .”
“I had the honor and privilege of having Allison as my doula with my second birth, and to this day I still can’t believe how magical my experience was compared to my first birth.”
“I have worked with Allison for the past year and a half at Andaluz Waterbirth Center.”
“She also helped my baby and I with latching for the first time which was really special, as breastfeeding was something that I really needed help with.”
What parents say again and again
“I have worked with Allison for the past year and a half at Andaluz Waterbirth Center.”
“I was able to go unmedicated while feeling 100% supported with whatever choice I needed to make at that moment.”
“She also helped my baby and I with latching for the first time which was really special, as breastfeeding was something that I really needed help with.”
“I had the honor and privilege of having Allison as my doula with my second birth, and to this day I still can’t believe how magical my experience was compared to my first birth.”
What parents say
I had the honor and privilege of having Allison as my doula with my second birth, and to this day I still can’t believe how magical my experience was compared to my first birth. When I first met Allison, I immediately felt so comfortable and supported by her.
Allison was so amazing as my doula! I hired her during my third pregnancy because of her wealth of knowledge and because I was able to connect with her the day I met her. Early on, we were able to get a written out birth plan established and she regularly checked on the progress on my pregnancy.
Allison is an amazing birth worker and I wish every family could experience the care, support and knowledge she provides! She uses her many years of experience to truly support the birthing process and families. I find her to be the perfect balance of emotional competence and practical evidence based care.
Allison gave me the best prenatal, during labor and postpartum experience I could have ever asked for!! She was INCREDIBLY supportive and informative during all prenatal appointments and really made me feel heard while keeping my expectations realistic!
Frequently asked questions
- Is Portland Essential Birth a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
- Their public listing categorizes them as midwife and doula, not a hospital maternity unit. Ask them directly where births take place and how they coordinate with hospitals, and confirm the details with your provider.
- Does Portland Essential Birth offer water birth?
- Water birth or birthing tubs come up in their public listing or reviews. Tub availability can change and eligibility depends on your situation, so confirm directly with the facility and your provider.
- Does Portland Essential Birth accept insurance or Medicaid?
- We couldn't confirm insurance details from public information. Ask the facility which plans they accept, and check with your insurer about coverage for the type of birth care you're planning.
- How do I get in touch or see the facility?
- Call (541) 321-9505 or use the website link above. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.
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