Pregnancy & Childbirth
Services and stories about the unique pregnancy path offered to expecting, new and experienced moms at Swedish
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Read ArticleA new mom finds help and reassurance at Providence Swedish's Lytle Center for Pregnancy and Newborns
Morgan Flake felt lost trying to nurse her newborn. Providence Swedish offered education, support and comfort for this new mother navigating one of life's steepest learning curves. Read more.
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Read ArticleEmbracing your postpartum body with care and acceptance
A Providence Swedish expert offers some tips for cultivating a new perspective on the amazing strength of your body — before and after baby. Learn more.
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Read ArticleNew study: A baby on board brings significant brain changes for mom.
A recent study sheds new light on the link between brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum depression.
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Read ArticleCan you laugh your way through labor pain?
Probably not. But nitrous oxide at our birthing centers offers laboring patients another option for pain management. Watch the video and learn more.
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Read ArticleAt Swedish, a historic drop in C-sections among Black mothers
JUST Birth and Team Birth are helping ensure that every family has the best, healthiest childbirth experience possible.
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Read ArticleHealthy pregnancy essentials: guidance for your prenatal journey
A Providence Swedish expert offers tips to support a healthy pregnancy and your baby's well-being. Listen to our "Talk With A Doc" podcast to learn more.
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Read Article“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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Read ArticleAfter 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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Read ArticleYour 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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Read ArticleCould pregnancy brain be a superpower?
The term “baby brain” fails to capture the positive neurological changes pregnant and postpartum mothers experience. New research explains.
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Read ArticleYour Health: Today & Beyond. A healthy future you starts today at Providence Swedish.
Watch this KING5 special to learn more about our experts who are practicing tomorrow's medicine today.
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Read ArticleA 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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Read ArticleA big day for our littlest Sounders fans
Watch video: Sounders FC forward Paul Rothrock spent a recent afternoon at First Hill with some of our very own beanie babies.
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Read ArticleProvidence Swedish: your partner in parenthood
Dedicated pregnancy and childbirth services for you.
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Read ArticleAt 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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Read ArticleA 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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Read ArticleAt 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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Read ArticleDid 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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Read ArticleRaising your child on a vegan diet
Is a vegan diet right for your children? A nutrition expert at Swedish shares tips to help make plant-based eating a positive experience for the entire family.
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Read ArticleBlack 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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