Andaluz Waterbirth Center

06/29/2026

As the midwives and staff of Andaluz Waterbirth Center, we want to offer our deepest gratitude to every family who entrusted us with your care over the years.

It has been one of the greatest honors of our lives to walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. The relationships we’ve built with you and your families have shaped us in profound ways, and we will carry those memories with us always.

We also want to thank everyone who came to our farewell gathering yesterday. Your stories, hugs, tears, laughter, and kind words reminded us just how special this community has always been. We felt deeply loved and honored.

While this chapter has come to a close, the impact of Andaluz lives on in the thousands of families we had the privilege to serve. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your stories. We will never forget the incredible gift of serving this community.

With love and endless gratitude,

The Midwives & Staff of Andaluz Waterbirth Center ❤️

Families said goodbye to Andaluz Waterbirth Center in Southwest Portland on Saturday, which closed after workers said they hadn't been paid in nearly a month.

06/20/2026

A longtime Portland birth center is closing after employees say they have not been paid since May.

06/20/2026

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06/11/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 12–4 PM as we gather to celebrate the life of Andaluz, honor this beloved space, and mark the closing of a remarkable chapter.

After 27 years of caring for families, mentoring midwives, welcoming babies, and loving this community, it is time to say goodbye. Fittingly, Andaluz held its first open house on Saturday, June 26, 1999. Exactly 27 years later, we invite our families, staff, students, and friends to come together for a true full-circle moment.

We are calling this gathering our “Closing of the Bones.”

The Closing of the Bones is a traditional healing ritual practiced in cultures around the world, particularly in Latin America. The ceremony is often offered after childbirth, honoring the profound transformation of pregnancy and birth while creating space for integration, healing, and closure. It recognizes that birth opens us—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and that there is value in intentionally marking the end of one season before stepping into the next.

As Andaluz closes its doors, we find meaning in this tradition. Together, we will honor all that was created here, celebrate the families and midwives whose lives have been intertwined with this place, and gently close the circle on 27 extraordinary years of service to our community.

We hope you will join us.

06/08/2026

A Message to Our Community:

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Andaluz Birth Center will be closing its doors on July 1, 2026.
For many years, it has been our privilege to walk alongside families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Being invited into these moments has been an honor we will never take for granted.
Our immediate focus is ensuring that every current client receives support and guidance as they transition their care. Members of our clinical team are personally reaching out to clients whose care may be affected, and additional information will be provided directly to all current families.
We understand this news may bring disappointment, uncertainty, and many questions. Please know that we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible and helping clients connect with alternative providers and resources for continued care.

To our current and former clients: thank you for trusting us with your pregnancies, births, and growing families. The relationships built within these walls have shaped our lives in ways words cannot fully express.
While this chapter is coming to a close, the impact of this community will continue long after our doors close.
This announcement is both professional and deeply personal for those of us who have dedicated ourselves to this work. We are grieving alongside our clients and our community while doing everything we can to ensure families continue to receive the care and support they deserve.

With gratitude,
The Andaluz Birth Center Team

05/21/2026

✨ Upcoming Summer Classes ✨

Classes are open to any expectant parents in the Portland area- not just Andaluz clients

🧡 We are excited to offer a free workshop on S*x After Birth in July lead by Dr. Emily Sapeth of

✔️ Book a class on our website waterbirth.net/classes

05/06/2026

We have exciting news! Our contract with CareOregon has been provisionally accpted, and we are in the final phases of the contracting process!

This is an important step toward expanding access to midwifery and birth center care for families in our community.

For more information and to sign up for our CareOregon Waitlist, check out our latest blog post with all of the details: https://www.waterbirth.net/blog/careoregon-coverage-coming-soon

03/31/2026

Last Monday, Andaluz midwives and clinical staff participated in the Oregon Midwifery Council Midwives & Oregon Perinatal Collaborative's newborn resuscitation simulation.

Hands-on training like this keeps our skills sharp and our teamwork strong—so we’re always ready when it matters most. 🧡

03/25/2026

The Art of Midwifery 😉🦋

03/19/2026

📢 Big news for Oregon families! 📢

Starting in 2026, SB 692 requires commercial insurance plans to cover doula care—including prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. That means more access, less out-of-pocket cost, and better support through your entire early parenthood journey.

Our latest blog breaks down:
✨ what’s actually covered
✨ how it works with your insurance
✨ what this means for your birth options

If you’ve been considering a doula, this is your sign!



Read the full guide → waterbirth.net/blog