Some of Katie’s favorite resources for new & expectant parents:
INFANT FEEDING:
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding - Helpful video showing a good latch and baby drinking milk
Global Health Media - Good explanation on how to get a good latch and other baby care videos
Your Guide to Breastfeeding - Helpful publication from the Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with how-to information and support for breastfeeding
KellyMom - evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting
La Leche League - free breast/chest/human milk feeding support groups throughout Washington
CDC - Guidance on use of infant formula - preparation, storage and feeding
Paced Bottle Feeding - Useful video on baby led bottle feeding
INFANT SLEEP:
Healthy Children.org - American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Infant Sleep Guidelines + infant development etc.
Safe CoSleeping Guidelines - Scientifically based information on mother-infant co-sleeping and breastfeeding
Safe Sleep Seven - La Leche League smart steps to safer bedsharing
INFANT STAGES/DEVELOPMENT:
Pathways.org - Free resources to help understand, track, and encourage your baby's milestones
HealthyChildren.org - Answers to common questions and concerns by the American Academy of Pediatrics
LOCAL PARENT GROUPS AND CLASSES:
EvergreenHealth Parent-Baby Groups 0-3 months group (free) Wednesdays 12pm-2pm virtually and other groups where parents and their babies gather with a class facilitator with EvergreenHealth to share parenting successes and challenges
Overlake After Baby Arrives Classes - After Baby Comes 0-3 months (free) Tuesdays 10am-11am in-person or virtually and other groups for new parents to talk about feeding, sleeping and navigating the complexities of parenthood
Embracing the New Normal - Embracing your Newborn (free) - meets virtually every Thursday from 1-3pm along with other classes and support groups for parents with young children
Parent Trust - free or low-cost classes, workshops, coaching and help-line for parents and caregivers in the Seattle
Families of Color Seattle - parent groups for families of color including a newborn group to create community and learn about feeding & sleep practices, creating & teaching culture, exploring race & identity
PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) - strengthens & prepares new parents to cope with life stresses by creating small thriving neighborhood-based new parent groups in the Seattle Area
Seattle Families of Multiples - offers support to parents and expectant parents of multiples
OTHER HELPFUL LOCAL RESOURCES:
Perinatal Support Washington - support for families experiencing perinatal mood or anxiety disorders, including a warm line that will link you to someone who's been there ~ 1-888-404-PPMD (7763)
Open Arms Perinatal Services - Seattle based non-profit offering no-cost perinatal and early parenting support services to low-income families
Nurturing Expressions - Local shop that sells breast pumps and other supplies along with lactation support groups
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding - Helpful video showing a good latch and baby drinking milk
Global Health Media - Good explanation on how to get a good latch and other baby care videos
Your Guide to Breastfeeding - Helpful publication from the Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with how-to information and support for breastfeeding
KellyMom - evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting
La Leche League - free breast/chest/human milk feeding support groups throughout Washington
CDC - Guidance on use of infant formula - preparation, storage and feeding
Paced Bottle Feeding - Useful video on baby led bottle feeding
INFANT SLEEP:
Healthy Children.org - American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Infant Sleep Guidelines + infant development etc.
Safe CoSleeping Guidelines - Scientifically based information on mother-infant co-sleeping and breastfeeding
Safe Sleep Seven - La Leche League smart steps to safer bedsharing
INFANT STAGES/DEVELOPMENT:
Pathways.org - Free resources to help understand, track, and encourage your baby's milestones
HealthyChildren.org - Answers to common questions and concerns by the American Academy of Pediatrics
LOCAL PARENT GROUPS AND CLASSES:
EvergreenHealth Parent-Baby Groups 0-3 months group (free) Wednesdays 12pm-2pm virtually and other groups where parents and their babies gather with a class facilitator with EvergreenHealth to share parenting successes and challenges
Overlake After Baby Arrives Classes - After Baby Comes 0-3 months (free) Tuesdays 10am-11am in-person or virtually and other groups for new parents to talk about feeding, sleeping and navigating the complexities of parenthood
Embracing the New Normal - Embracing your Newborn (free) - meets virtually every Thursday from 1-3pm along with other classes and support groups for parents with young children
Parent Trust - free or low-cost classes, workshops, coaching and help-line for parents and caregivers in the Seattle
Families of Color Seattle - parent groups for families of color including a newborn group to create community and learn about feeding & sleep practices, creating & teaching culture, exploring race & identity
PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) - strengthens & prepares new parents to cope with life stresses by creating small thriving neighborhood-based new parent groups in the Seattle Area
Seattle Families of Multiples - offers support to parents and expectant parents of multiples
OTHER HELPFUL LOCAL RESOURCES:
Perinatal Support Washington - support for families experiencing perinatal mood or anxiety disorders, including a warm line that will link you to someone who's been there ~ 1-888-404-PPMD (7763)
Open Arms Perinatal Services - Seattle based non-profit offering no-cost perinatal and early parenting support services to low-income families
Nurturing Expressions - Local shop that sells breast pumps and other supplies along with lactation support groups