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Full spectrum midwifery clinic in Portland, OR Specialized in compassionate, holistic midwifery care Committed to supporting women & families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Madrona's first child was born with a midwife in 1976. She chose to be a midwife because of her own birth experience...She started attending births as a labor coach and coached over 150 births in the next seven years. In 1978 she began teaching childbirth education classes at San Francisco General Hospital and at home. Summer of 1983 she became a Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) through Informed Homebirth. In 1982 she founded Mothers Little Helpers, a service encompassing childbirth classes, labor coaching, and in home help after baby's arrival. The main focus was to help families be successful in their birth experience, adjusting to new baby, and succeed in breastfeeding. Madrona developed a special interest in Homeopathy applications in childbirth. Women's and family health care. She attended conferences and seminars to further her skills and knowledge. In November 1993 Madrona took the written & oral boards test. She became an Oregon Certified Midwives through the Oregon Midwifery Council. In January, She became licensed in Oregon. In April of 1998, Madrona became a CPM (Certified Professional Midwife). After a 2-year sabbatical in Seattle, WA, she returned to Portland and promptly caught her 500th baby.
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mah1996

06/02/2009

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The Best Yet!

We switched from a hospital birth to a home birth at 8 months. Madrona was great. With only a month til baby was due she scheduled enough appts for us to be comfortable with each other and make sure we were ready at home. Her team was wonderful. This was our 5th child and first home birth. We wish we would have known about Madrona with our first child. They were great with our kids, with my husband (with PTSD), and were very easy for me to connect with. Their care and concern were obvious as was their professionalism. Our daughter is 2 months old now and we are still talking about the amazing birth experience we had. Thank you Madrona and team!! We love you!!

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jessicakirkman

05/27/2009

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We love Madrona!

Madrona and her team are rockstars! I switched from a hospital birth to a home birth midway through my pregnancy and have never looked back. I wish that I would have begun with her from day one. I always looked forward to my appointments with her. Our visits were informative, comfortable, and filled with care and love.



I had a difficult labor as my daughter came out with her head sideways. My labor was very very long and hard, but with Madrona and team with me we had no problems! I believe had I been at a hospital I would have been a definite c-section. I credit Madrona and her team with our wonderful happy birthing experience!

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hezzahv123

05/12/2009

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An Amazing Woman

My only regret in working with Madrona was not seeking her out earlier in my pregnancy. Her love for her practice is tangible and she brought such strength, humor, knowledge and compassion to our experience. Our requests along the way were not only honored but celebrated and I was made to feel as if this was a normal and beautiful passage, not a medical condition. The level of post partum care truly surpassed our expectations. I was made to feel safe and empowered during this journey and having Madrona bring our son to us was truly an amazing and spiritual event.

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jewlz7467

11/12/2008

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Compassionate and Knowledgable

Meeting Madrona was a wonderful experience. She is such a gentle and caring woman who cares deeply about making sure that your birth experience is everything that you want it to be. She also does womens normal stuff like our fun "yearly" and makes sure that your comfort is her main concern. I am glad that I don't have to go anywhere else. She does your lab work ups and all the other things that go along with bein a girl.

Thank you Madrona for everything....

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Supporting The Empowerment Of Women & Their Families Since 1977

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Location
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Neighborhoods
Cully, Central Northeast Portland
Category
Midwives
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