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Wildwood’s Learning Library

A blog-style resource page to help guide you no matter where you are in your journey.

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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Doesn't End in May

Maternal mental health is essential care—not a luxury. In this post, we explore the realities of perinatal mental health, the impact of social connection and community care, and why trauma-informed, inclusive support can make a meaningful difference for parents, babies, and families.

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Oregon’s New Doula Coverage Mandate

Oregon’s new doula care mandate (SB 692) requires private insurers to cover doula support — including birth and postpartum care. Our latest blog post breaks down what the bill includes, its current limitations, and how Wildwood is working toward full credentialing and Medicaid billing. We’re encouraged by this progress and remain committed to making doula care truly accessible to all families.

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Car Seat Safety: What Every Parent Should Know

Car seat safety can feel overwhelming—but it’s too important to ignore.

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Preparing a Nursery: Creating a Space of Support and Love

What’s the best way to prepare a nursery for your new baby?

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Heartburn in Pregnancy: 9 Tips to Find Relief

Heartburn is one of the most common side effects of pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters.

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What is “Precipitous Labor”?

The Wildwood Birth primer on precipitous labor and birth.

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Doulas: The Essential Guide

The Wildwood Birth guide to doulas! Learn about different kinds of doula support and what that support entails.

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Breastfeeding 101

In Breastfeeding 101, we share how breastfeeding works and explore its benefits to help make nursing your baby easier.

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Newborn Care Classes

Learn all about caring for your newborn through newborn care classes.

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Giving Birth at Home

Birth is WILD. Get the Wildwood Birth guide to giving birth at home and learn how you can have a safe and well-supported birth experience outside of the hospital.

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Pelvic Floor Health in Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum

The Wildwood Birth guide to pelvic floor health in pregnancy.

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Birthing Centers Portland, Oregon

Get the lay of the land for birth centers in Portland, Oregon. The Wildwood Birth guide to birthing centers in 2025!

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Placenta Encapsulation

The Wildwood Birth guide to placenta encapsulation. Understand placenta encapsulation: why, how, and everything you need to know.

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Full Spectrum Doula

The Wildwood Birth guide to full spectrum doula support and training. What is a full spectrum doula? Read to learn all about the full range of doula care.

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HypnoBirthing

Wildwood Birth’s guide to HypnoBirthing. You’ll learn how HypnoBirthing works, be oriented to its history, and learn how HypnoBirthing can help support your own unmedicated labor.