Posts by Perinatal Support Washington
Staff Highlights
As we continue to expand, we have two fresh faces on board to serve more clients. Karina will help with outreach and partnerships as we spread into more counties across…
Read MoreInterview: NICU Parent & Therapist
Below is an excerpt from a conversation with Emily Steele, a board member at Perinatal Support Washington. Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash. My name is Emily Steele, and I am a NICU…
Read MoreFear 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…
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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…
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