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