Resources

We encourage prospective parents to learn as much as possible about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. In addition to our Healthy Pregnancy Tips, the following sites offer valuable information and resources to augment the information your midwife can provide directly.

General Sites

Midwifery Sites

Northwest Hospital Resources

  • Childbirth Education Classes (206) 789-0883
  • Northwest Medical Supply (Breastpumps, Supplies) (206) 368-1196

Crisis Line (24-hour help for emotional problems)

  • King County (206) 461-3222
  • Snohomish County (425) 258-4357
  • Depression After Delivery (206) 283-9278

Attachment Parenting:
http://www.attachmentparenting.org

Day Care Referral

  • King County (206) 329-5544
  • Snohomish County (425) 258-4213
  • Dept. of Human Resources Child Care Financial Aid (206) 386-1050
  • Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Washington State (800) 322-2588
  • Listening Mothers Support Group (206) 521-8093

Seattle Area Resources:

  • Birth Certificate Information (360) 236-4300
  • Car Seat Information (800) BUCKL-UP

Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

  • North Public Health Center (206) 296-4765
  • King County (206) 296-4786
  • Snohomish County (425) 252-6491
Breastfeeding support:
Lacatation Consultants at Northwest Hospital - Providing expert breastfeeding support in their clinic and for home visits. Purchase breastfeeding supplies at their in office store.

Breast Pumps:

  • http://www.hygeiababy.com
  • http://www.medela.com/IW/en.html
  • Postpartum:
    PEPS: Program for Early Parenthood Support - Share with other moms/parents about raising a baby. Find a support group near you.

    ParentMap - Best link for what's happening in the Seattle for parents/kids:

    AskDrSears.com. - For Parenting advice

    Baby Diaper Service - Delivers cloth diapers throughout the Puget Sound Region.