I just found out I'm pregnant. Now what?
Positive pregnancy test? A Providence Swedish midwife has some guidance for next steps and what’s ahead in your care journey. Read more.
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Why reducing unnecessary C-sections matters
At Providence Swedish, physicians, nurses and doulas are supporting safe vaginal births through evidence-based labor management and shared decision-making. Learn more.
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"I want to keep him." Swedish Issaquah care teams help a determined mom and her baby beat the odds.
Amanda Williams was 16 weeks pregnant when she was faced with the terrifying possibility of losing her baby. Her Providence Swedish care teams were with her for his arrival and beyond. Read more.
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The joys of pregnancy and new parenthood
A Providence Swedish midwife who is also a new parent shares some thoughts on this precious and fleeting time in life. Read more.
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For many parents-to-be, the noise around vaccine safety is loud and confusing
This Swedish midwife approaches patients with questions, curiosity and reassurance so they can turn down the volume and make the right decisions for themselves. Learn more.
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Meet the little gorilla who made a big entrance with help from some Swedish caregivers
When one of the Woodland Park Zoo's lowland gorilla moms faced delivery complications, a team that included a Providence Swedish caregivers performed a c-section to help deliver a healthy baby boy.
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You don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health
Providence Swedish offers the region’s only in-person perinatal mental health day program where babies are encouraged to attend alongside their parent. Learn more.
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Why the Vitamin K shot is a vital part of your newborn's safety net
Providence Swedish experts explain why this routine shot is critical for protecting your baby from a rare but serious bleeding condition during their first months of life. Learn more.
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COMPASSION for pregnant people with substance use disorders
The COMPASSION model was designed to improve care for perinatal patients experiencing substance use and withdrawal, and has improved meaningful outcomes for mothers and newborns. Learn more.
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"I call it the Disneyland experience, because it's such a roller coaster of emotions."
At Swedish Issaquah, NICU RN Liberty Rivera cares for babies and their families during some of life's most uncertain moments. Learn more.
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Is a C-section the right choice for you?
A Swedish maternal and fetal medicine expert offers some guidance for when this common and safe procedure might fit into your birth plan. Learn more.
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COMPASSION for pregnant people with substance use disorders
The COMPASSION model was designed to improve care for perinatal patients experiencing substance use and withdrawal, and has improved meaningful outcomes for mothers and newborns. Learn more.
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At Swedish, personalized, compassionate care for every pregnancy journey
Providence Swedish doulas provide tailored, culturally-attuned care for mothers before, during and after childbirth. Learn more.
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How one Providence Swedish nurse helped change state law
For families going through pregnancy loss, relief from burdensome requirements that made a sensitive time even more difficult. Learn more.
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If a birth plan doesn’t go to plan, our OB/GYN hospitalists are there for mom and baby
Whether it’s a serious complication or an early debut, our hospitalists are there to make sure mom and baby have the highest levels of expert care. Watch the video and learn more.
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Providence Swedish is named a Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Abuse care
Hospitals certified as Centers of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use are improving birth outcomes and saving lives by centering the needs of babies and families. Learn more.
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Providence Swedish helped this Sounders star score his biggest goal yet: becoming a #girldad
Watch the video to learn how Providence Swedish was there for Sounders FC forward Jesús Ferreira and his partner Calyn when they were getting ready to welcome their daughter.
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At Swedish, doulas are central to support, advocacy and reducing health disparities
Listen to this episode of Talk With A Doc: Wellness Briefs, and learn more from Natasha Blanchard, a doula with Swedish First Hill in Seattle.
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Time for your prenatal appointment? Get the most out of your visit with these tips from an expert.
A Providence Swedish midwife offers guidance for addressing concerns and tailoring care so that it works for you. Watch the video and learn more.
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A 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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