Our Mission | Our Purpose | Our Goals |
Our Philosophy | Our Family Tree

~~~Our Misson~~~

Birth Roots removes the obstacles to perinatal health by providing a continuity of community support, education and resources, before, during and after the birth of a child.

~~~Our Purpose~~~

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What you will find at Birth Roots...

• Childbirth Education Classes
• Postpartum Groups and Classes
• Parenting Classes
• A comfortable, living room style class space
• The Perinatal Resource Guide - updated annually - a collection of information and community businesses and individuals serving pregnant and postpartum families
• Baby Sling Sales - The New Native Baby Carrier
• Sling Reference Library of several popular styles
• Monthly Doula Tea hosted by Rebecca Goodwin of Birth Alliance Doula and Childbirth Services
• Birth Doula Workshops twice a year
• In-Services for providers, hospitals and colleges
• Our Resource Room - available to providers and individuals for classes and appointments

~~~Our Philosophy~~~

The work of Birth Roots is grounded in the philosophy that the way people are treated at birth (as a mother, as a newborn child and as a family unit) has lasting affects far beyond that one day.

Mothers who feel respected and self-determined in giving birth tend to view themselves as equipped to provide nurturing care as a parent.

Fathers who are given tools, modeling and the opportunity for participating in the process of birth tend to be more engaged in their child's development.

Children born in an environment of confidence, awareness and intimacy tend to be more resilient and able to thrive.

~~~Our Family Tree~~~

Birth Roots is one of several independent businesses located at the Ballard House Birth Center at 101 State Street in Portland, Maine.

• The Breastfeeding Center Of Maine ~ Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants are available to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems ~ mombaby@maine.rr.com
• The counseling practices of Rachel Weinstein and Shelley Rosen

~~Our Resource Room Partners ~~

• Birth Alliance Doula Service and monthly Doula Teas ~ birthalliancedoula.com
• Rebecca Goodwin, LMT, CD(DONA) offers massage and bodywork once a month in the Resource Room at Birth Roots. Call her at 318-8272 for more information.
• Dr. Leigh Baker offers newborn osteopathic evaluations and treatments on the last Friday of the month in the Resource Room. Call her office at 846-7666 to schedule an appointment.