Some of Katie’s favorite resources for new & expectant parents:
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)
INFANT FEEDING:
Global Media Health - Excellent breastfeeding videos to help with latching baby to breast and other newborn 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 local breastfeeding support groups throughout Washington
Swedish Breastfeeding Group Sessions - Issaquah: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 425-313-2377 to reserve your spot. Fee: $15 (Medicaid accepted).
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.
Dr. James McKenna - 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 - Parents and their babies gather with a class facilitator at EvergreenHealth to
share parenting successes and challenges
Overlake After Baby Arrives Classes - A group for new parents to talk about feeding, sleeping and navigating the complexities of parenthood.
Swedish Newborn & Me Group - This is a six-week group for birth parents and their 0-3 month old. Connect with other parents and an experienced facilitator to share concerns, ask questions and explore topics such as the emotional adjustment to parenthood, feeding, sleep strategies and enjoying the first step in your infant's development.
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
EFOMS - Eastside Families of Multiples - connect and communicate with other local parents of multiples
OTHER HELPFUL LOCAL RESOURCES
Birth for the People - a networking resource that links BIPOC families (Black and Indigenous People of Color) to perinatal services provided by BIPOC birth professionals
Open Arms Perinatal Services - Seattle based non-profit offering no-cost perinatal and early parenting support services to low-income families
INFANT FEEDING:
Global Media Health - Excellent breastfeeding videos to help with latching baby to breast and other newborn 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 local breastfeeding support groups throughout Washington
Swedish Breastfeeding Group Sessions - Issaquah: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 425-313-2377 to reserve your spot. Fee: $15 (Medicaid accepted).
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.
Dr. James McKenna - 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 - Parents and their babies gather with a class facilitator at EvergreenHealth to
share parenting successes and challenges
Overlake After Baby Arrives Classes - A group for new parents to talk about feeding, sleeping and navigating the complexities of parenthood.
Swedish Newborn & Me Group - This is a six-week group for birth parents and their 0-3 month old. Connect with other parents and an experienced facilitator to share concerns, ask questions and explore topics such as the emotional adjustment to parenthood, feeding, sleep strategies and enjoying the first step in your infant's development.
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
EFOMS - Eastside Families of Multiples - connect and communicate with other local parents of multiples
OTHER HELPFUL LOCAL RESOURCES
Birth for the People - a networking resource that links BIPOC families (Black and Indigenous People of Color) to perinatal services provided by BIPOC birth professionals
Open Arms Perinatal Services - Seattle based non-profit offering no-cost perinatal and early parenting support services to low-income families