FitPregnancy Magazine has listed Portland, OR as the top city in the nation for having a baby. Just another reason to live or move here. Portland, and the surrounding cities are considered some of the best places to live for many reasons, and according to a number of different sources.
In this study, Portland ranked high on low maternal and infant mortality, health of baby, breastfeeding, use of midwives, doulas and lactation consultants. The availability of high-risk pediatricians was also stated as well as the number of parks and state laws allowing breast feeding in public.
So, if you live here, CONGRATULATIONS!! If not, pack up and move here. Home values are relatively stable and I've got a loan program with your name on it.
Larry Morris is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) with Equipoint Financial Network in Newberg, Oregon. He specializes in relocations, helping clients maximize their equity position through proper debt structure, as well as financing for Senior Citizens. He is a Board Member of the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at larry.morris@equipoint.com . His website is www.PDX-Mortgage.com .
This material is copy protected 2008by Larry Morris, Mortgage News that Matters. All Rights Reserved His opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Equipoint Financial Network.
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Larry, this may surprise you, but my wife and I are one of those who used a midwife and had our children at home. The sad part is that it isn't covered by insurance and we have to pay out of pocket for the privilege to have our baby at home and save the insurance company money.