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It’s time to use another name for geriatric pregnancy
Pregnancy after age 35 requires a different approach to care. Find out why providers use the term advanced maternal age and what it means for prenatal care.
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At Swedish, midwives’ expansive role in care is helping build community
Swedish’s Medical Director of Midwifery, Mary Mittell, CNM, discusses how midwifery supports inclusive, holistic care.
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Congratulations to our 2023 Doula Diversity Scholarship recipients
The scholarship is part of our commitment to support the professional development of more doulas of color, LGBTQ doulas and doulas from underrepresented groups.
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Not just the baby blues. Swedish experts on postpartum anxiety and depression
With a new baby, most birthing people experience emotional highs and lows. Persistent mood changes and impaired functioning may signal something more serious.
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JUST Birth Network hosts inaugural Black Maternal Health Week conference
Event affirms Swedish's commitment to Black women's right to joy, dignity and well-being before, during and after pregnancy.
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The JUST Birth Network
The JUST Birth Network provides Black and Native patients at Providence Swedish with a network of culturally affirming care throughout the pregnancy journey.
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Giving parents-to-be the best possible start
We give parents-to-be the tools they need to make the best possible start. Learn how we support you, from prenatal care to hands-on help postpartum.
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Do you know how a midwife can help you?
Learn more about how midwives at Swedish provide unique patient-centered care to parents and their newborns.
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Pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccination
Answers to your vaccine questions if you're pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Overcoming three common breastfeeding challenges
No matter how well prepared you are, breastfeeding is a skill that requires effort, patience and a whole lot of trial and error.
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Pregnancy and marijuana use
More women are using marijuana during pregnancy than in the past. Is it safe or does it pose avoidable health risks?
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Swedish launches first-ever hospital-based postpartum doula services
Unique program offers in-home care after your baby’s arrival to help create a strong foundation for your growing family.
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Care for yourself while you care for your new baby
Make yourself a priority and stay healthy after childbirth.
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Call the midwife: Learn more about why you should consider midwifery care
For many people, the role of a midwife might seem hazy. Midwives can be present at a birth, but what exactly do they do? Midwifery is actually a highly specialized field, and its practitioners...
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The 5 most common misconceptions about pregnancy
As an expectant mother, you need to learn what truly is and isn’t safe for you and your developing baby, based on the best available medical evidence.
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Ask a midwife: What pregnant women should know about CMV
Simple precautions can help those at risk prevent contracting the virus.
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Ask a midwife: Could preeclampsia affect your pregnancy?
If you’re a woman who’s expecting or trying to conceive, you’ve probably heard of the term preeclampsia. But do you know what it means, and how it could potentially affect you if you develop this...
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