Donating breast milk can be an act of kindness for an infant in need, especially preemies and low birth-weight babies whose mothers can’t breastfeed. Breast milk contains substances that boost nutrition and prevent infection, important benefits for babies at risk. Learn more and consider donating extra milk to the Lytle Center at Swedish or Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.
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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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How pediatric physical therapists design care for kids
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At Swedish, midwives’ expansive role in care is helping build community
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TeamBirth maternity program launches at Providence Swedish
The initiative, a joint venture with the Washington State Hospital Association and others, seeks to ensure shared decision-making processes between birthing parents and clinicians.
New residency program addresses OB/GYN shortage
With a groundbreaking program at Swedish, first-year residents are leading change in their field.
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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Q&A with Swedish experts: Preparing your child for a new school year
Experts at Swedish offer tips and strategies to help prepare your child for a successful new school year.
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.
Newsweek ranks Swedish among best U.S. maternity hospitals
Providence Swedish's First Hill and Issaquah campuses received the highest-possible rating in the 2023 survey.
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.
The JUST Birth Network provides Black and Native patients at Providence Swedish with a network of culturally affirming care throughout the pregnancy journey.
Addiction and recovery during pregnancy
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U.S. News & World Report names Swedish Issaquah among best U.S. maternity hospitals
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A Brighter Future for Our Smallest Babies
The Small Baby Unit provides highly skilled and specialized care for extremely preterm infants born before 28 weeks.