- Black and Brown mothers have long been subject to inequitable treatment in the delivery room, experiencing significant discrepancies in pain management, care team communication and their ability to be listened to when they advocate for themselves.
- Swedish is committed to increasing the diversity of practicing doulas and to empowering Black, African American, African, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander birthing women and people from across the sex and gender identity spectrum.
- Our JUST Birth Network is dedicated to centering and uplifting the experience of these parents during birth with culturally congruent doula care.
Listen to this episode of our Talk With A Doc podcast to learn more from Natasha Blanchard, a doula at Providence Swedish's First Hill campus in Seattle.
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Swedish has three birth centers — First Hill, Issaquah and Edmonds — making it convenient for people who live or work in the Seattle, Eastside and North End areas. Swedish patients can take classes, meet other families, get help with lactation and go for new parents and well-baby checkups at The Lytle Center for Pregnancy & Newborns at our First Hill birth center. You can also get expert advice there and help with wellness. Visit our website to learn more about midwives at Swedish and how they can partner with you to create the most personalized birthing experience possible.
If you need a gynecologist, women's health specialist or primary care doctor, Swedish is here for you. Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options. Swedish Virtual Care connects you face-to-face with a nurse practitioner who can review your symptoms, provide instruction and follow up as needed. If you need to find a doctor, you can use our provider directory.
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Additional resources
At Swedish, a historic drop in C-sections among Black mothers
At Swedish, midwives’ expansive role in care is helping build community
Can you laugh your way through labor pain?
Centering Pregnancy: prenatal and midwifery care in a supportive group setting
Comprehensive care for people with complex pregnancies
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your health care professional’s instructions.
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