“ 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'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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to explore personal growth and alternative healing modalities ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a new parent and wish to meet others with similar questions and concerns. I want to have a chance to share and receive answers in a social, fun, outing kind of way. ”

“ 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 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. ”