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

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• Providence Swedish offers a host of resources for birthing parents and their families, including classes, doula and midwide support and breast/chest feeding support. 
• CenteringPregnancy is a unique care model offering midwife support in a group setting. Participants are all due to have their babies in the same month.  
• CenteringPregnancy participants have lower rates of pre-term labor, low birth weight babies and complications with breast/chest feeding. 
• Watch this short video to learn more. 

Providence Swedish delivers more babies than any hospital in western Washington State. Every caregiver is committed to helping parents and families have the healthiest pregnancy and best birthing experience possible. We offer a host of resources for birthing people and their families, including classes, midwife and doula support, and support for breastfeeding and chest feeding. One unique program available to families is CenteringPregnancy, a unique prenatal care model that offers midwife support in a group setting. Studies have shown that parents who participate in CenteringPregnancy are happier with their birth experience and feel more prepared for labor, childbirth and parenting. KING 5's New Day Northwest recently hosted Certified Nurse Midwife Michele Ankrim, DNP, for a discussion about CenteringPregnancy and midwifery services at Providence Swedish. Watch the short video below to learn more. 

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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, midwives’ expansive role in care is helping build community

Cutting-edge care for patients giving birth and their babies | king5.com

U.S. News & World Report names Providence Swedish among nation’s best hospitals for maternity care

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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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.

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