When you arrive, our doula-navigators greet you, help you get oriented, and offer warm introductions to the stations and services that matter most to you. Spanish-speaking families are supported by Spanish-speaking navigators who can guide you through the event.

Families can explore a variety of interactive stations, including:

• Infant feeding & lactation support

• Mental health & wellness resources

• Baby carriers and car seat safety checks

• Early literacy & free baby books

• Kids Zone - Child Care

• Dinner and nutrition station

• Community resource connections

• Photobooth, gifts, and hand-me-downs

Every family receives a free resource handbook filled with early parenting tips and local services.

We offer home deliveries for families who are unable or uncomfortable attending a large public event. Deliveries include baby supplies, soup, and the same helpful materials offered at the event. A doula-navigator will coordinate directly with you.

We believe every family deserves connection, support, and celebration.
The Community Baby Shower is built on four core values:

• Inclusion – All families are welcome, always.

• Equity – Full bilingual access and culturally responsive support.

• Empowerment – Practical tools and information for early parenting.

• Community – A chance to meet neighbors, providers, and helpers.

Our goal is to help families feel confident and supported during pregnancy and the early months of parenting—and to strengthen the network of care across our community.

The event is organized by the Early Parent Network and the Clatsop Perinatal Task Force in partnership with the Seaside School District and Clatsop Public Health. We are also grateful to receive support from dozens of community partners, donors, and volunteers.

This event is highly collaborative, and past baby showers have included partnership and sponsorship from the following organizations:

Columbia Memorial Hospital, Providence Seaside Hospital, Oregon Department of Human Services, Columbia Health Services, Columbia Pacific CCO, Options, Healthy Families, NW Parenting, Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, Astoria Birth Center, The Harbor, Doya Doulas, North Star Doula Services, Bloom Integrative Wellness, La Leche League, 211, El Centro NW, Wild Flower Lactation, North Coast Food Web, Natural Grocers, Astoria Coop, Thrivent, Build Your Nest, the Perinatal Task Force, Clatsop Public Health, and Clatsop CHART.

Yes, in 2024, it was at Columbia Memorial Hospital, and 60 families attended. In 2025, it was at Sunset Parks and Rec in partnership with Clatsop Public Health, with 67 families in attendance and 15 families receiving deliveries.

The history: Northstar Doulas organized Community Baby Showers in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and we are grateful to Rebeckah Orton for making this huge contribution to our community.

We welcome families from throughout the region.

If you live in Columbia County, go to the Columbia County Community baby shower happening on the same day! Sign-up Here!

We would love your help! Please fill out this form, and we’ll get you plugged in!

We are also raising funds for baby supplies, and any size contribution helps. Click here to make a tax-exempt donation.

It takes a village!