Birth Roots Maine
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Building a culture of support & non-clinical care throughout new & early parenthood
#RootedInConnection Welcome to Birth Roots!
Of all the things we need in expectant, new and early parenthood, *each other* makes the very top of the list. It is so valuable and informative to be part of a group of expectant parents with similar due dates to your own, to be able to hear other new parents' stories of daily life with a newborn, and to be able to ask questions of people who parent toddlers when you are too. Birth Roots classes cover a lot of ground, but building a vibrant community of local families experiencing the same stages and phases of new and early parenthood is something we prioritize! For today's parents, starting a family and raising children in a complex and rapidly changing world, creating true community requires a commitment to showing up for each other in ways that previous generations did not, otherwise, our time spent together will risk only being inclusive, informed, affirming, and sensitive to some community members and not others. There is much work to be done in every facet of our lives to end the institutional, structural and systemic harm and marginalization that persists without our shared effort to insist on something we do not yet have, equity and inclusion for all families. As an organization, Birth Roots does not have this all figured out yet, but we are doing this important work every single day. We invite you to make this part of your Big P Parenting effort, while simultaneously gaining skills in the little p parenting arena. In anticipation of participating in Birth Roots programs, consider what it takes to learn from parents with lived experience or identities that are not the same as your own. Some parents will be birthing in hospitals while others are birthing at home. Some have just moved to Maine, some are 4th generation Mainers, while others have roots to this place that go back thousands of years. Some families only speak English while others participate using English as their 7th language. Some families have two moms, or perhaps a parent who does not identify as either a mom or a dad. Some pregnancies arrived ahead of schedule, while others were the effort of multiple rounds of IVF/ART. Some members of our community experience the Portland area as too densely populated for their comfort - while others find the Portland area not nearly urban enough! What does it take to make all of these lived experiences feel represented and welcomed in the same class? We hope you will join us in actively seeking the answer to this question. Birth Roots Center for Community Supported Parenting is a nonprofit organization serving new parents in Southern Maine and beyond. Birth Roots fosters the deepening of community roots helps families become effective advocates for themselves and their children, and enhances interdependence among networks of families. We are committed to facilitating more meaningful conversations about expectant, new, and early parenthood. Rather than turning to Google for parenting advice, you have a local resource that can address your practical needs as well as offer a gathering space for you to "Find Your Flock"! You’ve just stumbled upon a treasure in Cumberland County's landscape. Amidst Greater Portland’s thriving Farmer’s Markets, extensive trail system, public spaces, and “Buy Local” movement, Birth Roots is an integral part of why Portland is consistently listed as one of the best places to live and raise a family in America.
09/09/2026
The next FREE Infant/Child CPR and First Aid class for parents, grandparents, and caregivers is September 24, 4:30 – 6:00 pm at 100 Oak St (Portland Public Health Division).
SPOTS ARE LIMITED; pre-registration is required.
Pre-mobile babies "in arms" welcome
Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Choking Class Equip yourself with the skills to act in an emergency. Join our certified instructors for a hands-on session covering life-saving techniques for infants and children (up to age 8). Please Note: This is an educational workshop designed for community safety; it is not a certification course. General C...
09/09/2026
This month we are celebrating Bethie and Elise's One Year Birth Roots anniversary!
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and care you bring to our Shared Identity Group community. Your contributions make a meaningful difference to the families we serve, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our team. Congratulations on this milestone and cheers to the years ahead!
09/08/2026
We're so grateful for our community!
Have you attended one of our classes? Leave us a Google review! Link in bio.
09/07/2026
In the spotlight this week: The Pregnancy Class
In our "Why Take This Class" series, we share an overview of a class we offer—topics covered, what to expect from a class, and more!
Head to the link in our bio or the Classes & Event page of our website to learn more and register for an upcoming class.
You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive biweekly updates on open classes and other upcoming events.
09/05/2026
Reimagining Birth, Restoring Trust On The Dose podcast, Elaine Welteroth talks about how her organization, birthFUND, is working to restore trust and reimagine birth as safe and empowering.
09/05/2026
www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/support-for-families/ece-consultation-for-me
ECE Consultation for ME | Department of Health and Human Services Rooted in Early Relationships - Growing Together ECE Consultation for ME is Maine’s statewide Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program that helps children from birth through age 8 by supporting the adults who care for them. Our IECMH Consultants partner with early car...
09/04/2026
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Shared Identity Group meeting has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, 9/8 from 7-8:30pm.
After this month, the group will be meeting on Saturdays from 9-10:30am. This will typically be the first or second Saturday of the month.
Come to the Reiche Parent Cafe to meet other families and let your kids play! This drop-in activity is free and hosted biweekly at the Reiche Community Center from 10:00am-11:30am. See full dates in link below.
In addition to education and connection, families will enjoy the bright, inviting, breast/chestfeeding-friendly play space, age-appropriate toys, light snacks and beverages (coffee, tea, water), and a book lending library.
This group is co-hosted with the Healthy Eating Active Living team and our staff will be available to answer your questions on infant/children (ages 0-5) feeding, and child growth/development. Baby scales will be available for families with infants and young toddlers to see how they are growing. Our nurses can also connect families to community resources.
09/03/2026
www.mainedoulacoalition.org/directory
The Doula Directory | Maine Doula Coalition The Doula Directory is intended as a public listing of individuals who identify as doulas in Maine.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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16 Vannah Avenue
Portland, ME
04101
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 1pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 2pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 1pm |