Time For A Baby!

It's no big secret that I’m sweet on babies. It’s pretty much all I dream about lately… to have my own little "Baby J". Girl or boy, it doesn’t really matter. And no, I’m not making any big announcements. Just yet. But if I were, I couldn’t be in a better place to give birth.

The secret is out: My beautiful Pdx is the best place to have a baby, according to FitPregnancy Magazine’s recent report on the nation’s top cities for giving birth. While this is high praise, it’s not surprising given our strong ‘Mama culture’ and our innate understanding that we, as women, were made for this. Our progressive local attitudes empower each woman to choose her delivery options, setting the stage for a joyful, safe, and meaningful birthing experience. We place high value on assuring a smooth and healthy welcome to our brand new baby Portlanders.

Consider Portland’s birthing report card:

• Portland has a very low rate of maternal and infant mortality, according to the CDC;
• We have 116 midwives per 1,000 births - the national average is 37 midwives per 1,000 births;
• 14.3% of Portland deliveries have a midwife in attendance;
• Portland boasts one doula for every 146 live births – the national average is one per 649 live births;
• Portland is home to a large number of high risk pediatricians – 69% more than average per capita.
• Women are free to breast feed in all public places - and we do! Thanks to Oregon’s progressive laws on nursing, 88% of Portland babies are breast fed, and for a longer period of time, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Portland has more retailers of organic foods and vitamins than most places, supporting good health and nutrition for both women and our chiildren.

If you’re thinking of starting a family, P-town is the ideal place for making your baby dreams come true. A place where pregnancy is an enchanting experience, viewed as a natural and beautiful life event. Where birthing and early childhood resources are abundant, and like-minded Moms and Dads-to-be are plentiful. Whether you elect to have your baby at home, in a birthing center, or in a hospital birthing unit, you’ll find support and expertise that surpasses all other cities.

Now that my adorable little boy isn’t so little anymore, I find myself longing for another tiny sweet pea. And if there's one thing I do know for sure, it's that once pregnant, we have an unbreakable appointment to meet a stranger. So while I don’t know exactly when that appointment will be … I do know where. Because as it happens, I’m already in the perfect place.


Portland IS the place. If you’re considering relocating to our beautiful Pdx, I’ll be happy to provide you with all of your real estate and relocation needs to support you and your family with your transition into Portland.

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* Credit to FitPregnancy Magazine for the above statistics on pregnancy and childbirth in Portland Oregon.

My little guy once upon a time.....