Posts by Perinatal Support Washington
Krystin’s Story: Pregnant Again, But This Time Armed with Knowledge
By Krystin Morgan Pregnancy is described as a magical time, a time when expectant parents “glow” and “nest” and daydream about a tiny bundle of joy. But for some of…
Read MoreStephiney’s Story: Strength Wasn’t Enough
By Stephiney Foley I was trained to be strong.As a graduate of West Point and a combat veteran, I learned how to lead under pressure, push through pain, and carry…
Read MoreHolding Uncertainty: Understanding the Emotional Experience of Infertility
By Emily McKinley, MSW, LSWAIC I’ll never forget the moment the conversation shifted from possibility to probability – the cascade of numbers, levels, and percentages that translated a lifelong dream…
Read MoreThe Three Comets Meet the Autumnal Full Moon: A Suprise Birth Story
By Darwin and Danielle Told in two parts, a family shares the incredible story of their surprise birth, highlighting the range of perinatal experiences and the importance of community. Darwin…
Read MoreSupport Groups: A Father’s Story of Finding Connection and Hope
By CS Wallis You may be as surprised as I was to learn there’s a support group for dads and dads-to-be. Without diminishing the trials and tribulations that mothers face…
Read MoreAn Interview on Postpartum Depression with Author Daniel Tam-Claiborne
By Daniel Tam-Claiborne Becoming a parent is often framed as a moment of pure joy, but for many fathers, the early days of parenthood can be far more complicated than…
Read MoreYes, This Is My Baby—Please Don’t Ask Me How
-By an anonymous mother I swing back and forth: what are my parenting stories to tell, and what are my babies’ private stories to disclose? Inevitably, I get kicked in…
Read MoreAn Interview with our 2025 Volunteer of the Year
By Rachael Katz The following is an interview with our Volunteer of the Year Rachael Katz. As a volunteer on the Warm Line, she is often one of the first…
Read MoreHelping a Family Become a “Forever Family” Through Adoption
By Zia F. Freeman, MA, LMHC I have worked in adoption, foster care, and provided clinical assistance with families for many years, as well as having run caregiver support groups,…
Read MoreHolding Space for Grief: Honoring Perinatal & Infant Loss
By Marquita Straus October is Perinatal and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time for us to pause as a collective and acknowledge the profound grief experienced by families whose babies…
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