Posts by Perinatal Support Washington
Fear of Childbirth: When will we talk about this?
By Savitri Mann, PS-WA Intern As someone who has yet to give birth, I am scared. How will I be able to deal with the pain? Will I be surrounded…
Read MoreResources for Abortion Care
Talk Lines for Abortion, Adoption and those unsure what to do about a pregnancy: The lines below all support a women’s right to choose. All Options Talk Line 1-888-493-0092 “If…
Read MoreDear Bereaved Mama
By Kima Tozay As the world gears up to celebrate moms on Mother’s Day, You feel out of sortsand ask yourself, Am I mother?Do I fit the world’s narrative of…
Read MoreStaff Highlights
Meet our wonderful Parent Resilience Specialist for the Latinx community, Stephanie! Stephanie Valerdi (she/they) was born in Puebla, Mexico and grew up in Seattle where she currently resides with her…
Read MoreStaff Highlights
Meet our incredible warm line program specialist, Melissa! Melissa is a mother to one, and after experiencing a PMAD herself became a dedicated volunteer and patient advocate for those who…
Read More12 Ways New Moms Can Curb Parenting Stress, Minus the Alcohol
by Shakima “Kima” Tozay, LICSW There is no debating it, being a parent is STRESSFUL. For new moms, focusing on self-care can feel overwhelming, selfish, and seem nearly impossible to…
Read MoreParenting in Recovery Interview with Alyson
By: Kima Tozay, LICSW To better understand what it is like to deal with addiction during the perinatal period, I interviewed Alyson, a mom who has been in recovery from…
Read MoreWorking with Women in Recovery Across the Perinatal Period Interview with Clinical Psychologist, Joanne Sparrow, PhD., Integrative Psychological Services of Seattle
By Kima Tozay, LICSW About Dr. Sparrow Dr. Sparrow has worked in the field of community mental health for several years and has provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples and…
Read MoreWarm Line Volunteer Spotlight
PS-WA has some phenomenal volunteers and one on them has just hit their two year anniversary volunteering on the Warm Line! To celebrate, we have included a highlight on Kim! To demonstrate just how lucky we are to…
Read MoreBereavement Doula Support Interview with Teresa Robertson
By: Kima Tozay Content Warning: This article discusses grief, hope, and healing after pregnancy and infant loss. This information may be triggering – please go at your own pace. “When…
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