Ashlie Behm

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Unfurling Birth: Your Guide To An Empowering Birth Experience

A young baby with blue eyes chews on a wooden toy while wearing a headband bow after using Unfurling Birth

From the second you get that positive pregnancy test, you are probably already thinking about what your birth experience will look like. There are simply so many styles and preferences for birth, and it is important that you have the experience that is right for you! If you would prefer to take control of your delivery, the first step is to find a practice like Unfurling Birth that will prioritize your voice.

As a Portland motherhood photographer, I have been lucky enough to chat with parents across the city about their birth experiences. If you are looking for a midwife, let me tell you why I think Unfurling Birth might be the place for you! 

About Unfurling Birth

7911 SE Stark St., Unit A, Portland, Oregon 97215

Unfurling Birth is a home birth center that was opened up by two passionate midwives. Catherine Bailey and Sarah Dinger both got into the field after realizing how important it was to give parents options that are right for them. While Sarah has gone through several home births herself, Catherine decided to pursue the field after hearing about their own mother’s experience. At Unfurling Birth, they believe that birth is a natural, physiological process. Their goal is to empower you so you can have the best experience! 

A young baby smiles while playing in a studio in a cream dress and bow

Services

With Unfurling Birth, you will start out with a free one-hour consultation. During this time, you can ask them questions and have an honest discussion so you can decide if this is the practice for you. If you decide it is, you will have regular prenatal visits in a safe and supportive atmosphere. During this time, they will chat with you about symptoms and see how you are doing both emotionally and mentally. You will also discuss your birth plan. Starting around 36 weeks, you will start to meet with them at your house so they can be sure you have all you need for your home birth. 

Both Unfurling Birth midwives will be there once it is time for delivery. They will monitor your baby and set up a birth pool if you decide to rent one. You can move around and get through labor however you see fit. They will remain with you for a few hours following birth so they can assist with breastfeeding and perform a newborn exam. Your postpartum appointments will take place at home. 

A young baby in a white onesie sits in a studio playing with a wooden toy after using Unfurling Birth

Specialty

With Unfurling Birth, you will have access to several other services to help you through this time. Following delivery, they can provide you with placenta encapsulation. They also offer fertility care if you need a little help starting your family. 

Plan The Perfect Home Birth For Your Journey With Unfurling Birth

With Unfurling Birth, you can have a team for your home birth. Schedule your consultation soon so you can decide if this is the group for you! 

Are you looking for more ways to prepare for your delivery? Then let’s connect! I am a Portland family photographer, and I adore working with parents to capture those precious first few months of the newborn stage. If you have been considering booking a session for your little one, let’s have a conversation so you can decide if my style matches yours. Send me a message so we can chat!

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