Local Resources

Innova Physical Therapy - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Swan Perinatal Services & Family Massage

Pregnancy & birth

Spinning Babies is an approach to optimize the physical relationship between the bodies of the mother and the baby to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and enhance the birth experience.

Childbirth Connection is a trustworthy resource for up-to-date evidence-based information on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Read the Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing report.

Evidence Based Birth aims to improve birth outcomes worldwide by promoting evidence-based birth practices among consumers and clinicians. The highest-quality research is written as short practice bulletins, which can be used by consumers, childbirth educators, and doulas. The Doula Experience offers workshops for parents and professionals.

vbac & cesarian

VBAC.com provides childbearing people and maternity care professionals access to evidence-based resources, educational materials, and support for VBAC and cesarean prevention.

VBACfacts.com provides education on VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean).

breastfeeding

La Leche League of Washington. The La Leche League of Washington provides support and information to breastfeeding parents. It offers meetings to connect with other breastfeeding moms and receive evidence-based information.

Call the National Breastfeeding Helpline at 1-800-994-9662. Helpline staff are trained peer counselors and can help you with common breastfeeding concerns. They answer questions about breastfeeding, returning to work or school, storing breastmilk, and more. In English and Spanish, help is available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Please note: the helpline does not answer medical questions or diagnose medical problems.

Emotional and Mental Health

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers 24/7 free confidential support for pregnant and new parents. Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). In the instance of mental health distress or a suicidal crisis, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support.

Unseen Trauma: Recognizing and Understanding Childbirth-Related PTSD

postpartum

Safe sleep guide for you & baby. Safe sleep is vital to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

Perinatal support Washington. The resource for new parents and professionals in Washington state.

More to come…