Links
Pacific Natural Birth – “Pacific Natural Birth provides maternity care for women of all cultures, lifestyles and economic backgrounds in the greater Seattle area. The practice is comprised of Licensed Midwives who serve women and families desiring prenatal care and birth in a setting outside the hospital.”
Other Local Mama Friendly Businesses:
Jasmine Bay – Licensed Midwife, Licensed Acupuncturist
Doulamatch.net – Seattle area doula search
Laurie Craft – Birth and Postpartum Doula
Jennifer Mendelson – Postpartum Doula
Thresholds Childbirth Education and Parent support groups – “My mission is to invite people to approach the mysteries of birth and parenting with a fearless heart.” Amity Kramer, Doula, Gottman Certified Educator and Birthing from Within Mentor
Seattle Holistic Center – Excellent classes such as pregnancy yoga, belly after baby , mom & baby and family hatha yoga.
Aditi Yoga – Pre and Postnatal yoga, including First Weeks, Baby Massage and Tummy Time for Parent and Baby classes.
Finding a maternity care provider and preparing for birth:
The Great Starts Guide – King County and non-localized guides available which list data about maternity providers’ policies, services and intervention rates.
Childbirth Connection – Evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period.