Family Birth Center

Our Approach

One in five Oregonians begins their life at a Providence facility. Our family-centered approach to childbirth includes personalized care from experts who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the entire family.

We want to make this a special experience for you and your family. Your care team works closely with you to meet your needs and keep you informed about the progress of your care.

After you deliver, we teach you how to care for, feed and comfort your newborn. We support you as you learn about your baby's behaviors and sleep and wake cycles. Our registered nurses are experts at helping with breastfeeding. We also have an expert lactation team who can help if needed. We are available for all your questions as you prepare to care for your newborn at home.

Your delivery is supported by a team of providers dedicated to meeting your needs. Our team includes registered nurses, obstetricians, family practice physicians and certified nurse anesthetists and lactation consultants. Many of our nurses hold national certification in the area of childbirth and lactation.

Tours & About Your Stay

Tour our Facility

While tours are not currently available in person, we invite you to watch this virtual tour.

Labor rooms

Every labor room is equipped for a safe, vaginal birth. If you need a cesarean section, you will be taken to a nearby surgery suite. You will likely recover in a labor room afterwards with your support person and baby.

Each room has a:

Private bathroom
Bed for you and baby
Sleeping chair for your support person
Phone and TV
Mini-refrigerator

Food and beverage

While in the hospital, you will receive meals. Snacks are also available on the unit. Your support person is offered the option of one meal per day. Visitors may purchase beverages, snacks or meals from the cafeteria and bring those items back to the maternity unit. You are welcome to bring food from home or other restaurants.

Visitors

Please refer to current visitor policy.

Specialized care

Sometimes pregnancies require specialized care. When unexpected situations arise, your provider has access to a team of Portland-based perinatologists and neonatologists. We are supported by two neonatal intensive care units (NICUs); one at Providence St. Vincent and one at Providence Portland.

Preparing for Delivery

Congratulations! This is a very exciting time in your life. To help with your questions, the resources below give information on Providence services, childbirth and parenting classes, tips on selecting a provider for your baby, information on our breastfeeding clinics and more.

Guides, services and classes

Circle by Providence App: We encourage you to download our free parenting and pregnancy app ahead of your delivery. Before you go home from the hospital, we review the app together and share helpful and important resources.
Your birthing plan
Breastfeeding support and supplies after you have returned home
Childbirth preparation classes
Providence Beginnings
Pastoral care and support

Hospital registration, safety and information

Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccines

Get information to help you make a vaccination decision that's best for you and your family.

Have you been pregnant during COVID-19?

We partnered with Woman’s Hospital in Louisiana to understand how the coronavirus is affecting pregnant people’s health, feelings, behaviors, home and work situations. Participate in the online survey to help us study its effects.

For Pregnant People
Help us learn about the health and experiences of being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What to expect
Complete a first survey to collect information about your health, your pregnancy, your work and childcare changes, and feelings of stress.

Then, each week during the rest of your pregnancy, document your social distancing practices, any COVID-19 symptoms, and update us on changes to your lifestyle and mental health in a survey.

Sign up
Visit: redcap.link/pregnantduringcovid
Email: research@womans.org
Call: 225-231-5275

For New Parents
A survey for people who delivered their babies on or after March 1, 2020.

What to expect
You do not have to have completed any surveys during your pregnancy to participate in this survey.
You complete a one-time survey to collect information about your experience delivering your baby, your health, your pregnancy and feelings of stress.

Sign up
Visit: redcap.link/babyduringcovid
Email: research@womans.org
Call: 225-231-5275

Newborn Care and Postpartum Resources

Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby! The day you take your newborn home is exciting – and probably a little scary. You’ll have lots of questions during the days and months ahead. This page contains a lot of information, but it is not meant as a substitute for professional medical care. If you have questions or concerns, talk with your care provider.

Circle by Providence App: We encourage you to download our free parenting and pregnancy app ahead of your delivery. Before you go home from the hospital, we review the app together and share helpful and important resources.
All about your newborn
Children’s services
NICU
Parenting classes and new moms groups
Paternity affidavit information
Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Learn about becoming a breastmilk donor
Learn about ordering donor breastmilk
Birth certificate: You will receive and be asked to complete this form during your hospital stay. If you would like, you can complete this form and bring it with you to your delivery. Here are ways to order your child’s birth certificate after you return home.