Held In Arms

Knowledge is POWER. I hope there is something here for you!

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My doula match page. Doula Match is a comprehensive database of birth and postpartum doulas; includes information on their rates, specifics on experience, testimonials from past clients and their current availability. While you are there, check out a few other doulas! Personalities are important and there are many doulas in the Greater Seattle Area ready to serve you!

Open Arms provides community-based support during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting to nurture strong foundations that last a lifetime. Open Arms is the only non-profit providing doula services specifically for low-income women in Washington State. Interested in supporting this organization? Our annual spring luncheon will be February 14th, 2019.

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Spinning Babies is an approach to optimize the physical relationship between the bodies of the mother and baby for the easing of childbirth. Spinning Babies is a new paradigm that takes clues from baby’s position and station for natural, physiological solutions. Try it in any birth setting, childbirth program, or pain management plan.

WORKSHOPS FOR LOVE, MARRIAGE, & THE BABY CARRIAGE. Every family is unique. We provide a safe and productive environment for all families regardless of your race, your religious beliefs, your ability to pay, family configuration, or who you love.

Parent Trust is A SEATTLE BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING PARENTS. Parent Trust for Washington Children creates lasting change and hope for the future by promoting safe, healthy families and communities. Family life can be challenging, and it’s important to have somewhere reliable to turn when you have questions. Parent Trust for Washington Children offers unique solutions for the entire family through effective, free or low cost classes, workshops and coaching.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Legal Voice is a Comprehensive resource on unique family situations, pregnancy and breast/chestfeeding in the state of washington.

The mission of DONA International is to promote high quality birth and postpartum support by setting the standard for the doula profession through evidence-based training and certification for doulas of diverse backgrounds. Our Vision is that there will be a doula for every person who wants one.

EVIDENCE based birth is a comprehensive website that strives to be a non-biased source for the most current, evidence-based information on pregnancy and childbirth.

Have a question about Breastfeeding? parenting? practically any thought you can think, there's n article or some tips on this website.

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The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

Wonder if you need help? Whether you have or might have a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, you deserve support. Free, understanding private support and professional refferals.