Swedish Pregnancy & Childbirth Team

There's a reason why more babies are born at Swedish every year than any other health system in western Washington - bringing babies into this world is our mission. The Swedish Pregnancy & Childbirth Team is committed to giving you relevant and actionable insights on how to care for yourself and your child as you navigate the trimesters of your pregnancy.

  • “When it came to my birth plan, I just put my trust in Providence Swedish.”

    “When it came to my birth plan, I just put my trust in Providence Swedish.”

    These detail-oriented parents knew that their Providence Swedish maternity team would with them every step of the way. Watch the video and learn more.

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  • After a long journey, this "Spicy Noodle" was delivered with lots of extra hope and joy

    After a long journey, this "Spicy Noodle" was delivered with lots of extra hope and joy

    The Swedish Foundation helps our experts manage high-risk pregnancies and ensure safe deliveries for moms like Rachel Butler. Learn more about the Butler family and their daughter Emily.

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  • Your generosity supports lifesaving care for our tiniest patients

    Your generosity supports lifesaving care for our tiniest patients

    Learn how your donations to the Swedish Foundation sustain innovations and technology that help more of our NICU babies survive and thrive.

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  • A labor of love: midwives offer comprehensive women's health care for every stage of life

    A labor of love: midwives offer comprehensive women's health care for every stage of life

    Our midwives are committed to the healthiest pregnancy and best experience possible for birthing parents. And to supporting their patients of all ages live their healthiest lives.

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  • At Swedish, a blood test device is easing stress for newborns and their parents

    At Swedish, a blood test device is easing stress for newborns and their parents

    Philanthropy-funded transcutaneous bilimeters spare babies additional pain and anxiety.

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  • A brighter future for pregnant people with substance use disorders

    A brighter future for pregnant people with substance use disorders

    Swedish Ballard's Substance-Using Pregnant People program supports better outcomes for birthing parents and their babies.

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  • Support for you and your baby on your breastfeeding journey

    Support for you and your baby on your breastfeeding journey

    Providence Swedish is working to reduce the widespread disparities among people who breastfeed, including those based on race, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation.

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  • At Providence Swedish, prenatal and midwifery care in a supportive group setting

    At Providence Swedish, prenatal and midwifery care in a supportive group setting

    Watch video: Our CenteringPregnancy program often builds lasting bonds between parents-to-be. Learn more.

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  • Did the baby blues arrive with your newborn?

    Did the baby blues arrive with your newborn?

    It is completely normal and expected to experience a range of emotions after childbirth. Identifying and understanding these feelings can help you navigate them.

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  • Black Maternal Health Week event celebrates human connection while highlighting deadly, ongoing inequities

    Black Maternal Health Week event celebrates human connection while highlighting deadly, ongoing inequities

    The JUST Birth Network hosted a second annual event that marked progress, celebrated activism and called out continuing disparities in maternal and infant care.

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  • Comprehensive care for people with complex pregnancies

    Comprehensive care for people with complex pregnancies

    Patients with medically complex pregnancy require specialized, holistic care. Swedish’s maternal and fetal medicine experts are there for them. Learn more.

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  • The Lytle Center: a decade of nurturing families

    The Lytle Center: a decade of nurturing families

    Welcoming families for support, education and health evaluations before and after birth.

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  • The Lytle Center: a decade of nurturing families

    The Lytle Center: a decade of nurturing families

    The Center provides those families with a welcoming place before and after birth for learning, health evaluations and ongoing support.

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  • It’s time to use another name for geriatric pregnancy

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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