Posts Tagged ‘For Parents’
My Story of Loss: From Feeling Isolated to Understood
By: Heather, Parent Education & Resilience Collaborative (PERC) participant If you are in the process of trying to be a parent, pregnant, or parenting and living in King County, our…
Read MoreResources for Healing Racial Trauma
Perinatal Support Washington recognizes that resources to heal racial trauma is not the cure for the impact of racism on Black communities. Instead, consistent action to dismantle systems that are…
Read MoreIt’s about time I share my story
Letter from Perinatal Support Washington Executive Director, Allie Lindsay Johnson Dear PS-WA Community, Since joining Perinatal Support Washington last fall, I’ve had the joy and privilege to meet many of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Information and Links for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
Updated 3/24/2020 FAQ for pregnancy, birth, and newborns: We are hearing reports that hospitals are limiting support people at births, screening support people before allowing them in, and possibly separating…
Read MoreMindfulness and Stress Reduction Resources for People of Color
Stress Reduction Resources (mindfulness, movement, meditation) Updated 4/13/2020 Stress reduction sites Stress Reduction Resources by and for People of Color Spanish Mindfulness By and for Black/African American Women Mindfulness/Guided Meditations Jerell…
Read MoreCoping Strategies During COVID-19
No doubt these are uncertain times and uncertainty can lead to increased anxiety and depression. With children at home looking to us for comfort and a sense of safety this…
Read MoreSeven Common Myths About Miscarriage
Miscarriage. It’s hard enough to talk about even with your partner. Rarely does it get discussed in casual conversation. While it is sad and often seen as private, it is…
Read MorePPMDs, My Second Baby and Me
Hi, my name is Sabine and I suffered from Postpartum Anxiety, Depression and OCD. This is my story on deciding to have another child. If you are thinking about having…
Read MoreNo One Told Me This Marriage Would Be So Hard
“When you have a baby, you set off an explosion in your marriage. And when the dust settles, your marriage is different from what it was.” –Nora Ephron Among the…
Read MoreIs There Sex After Baby?
There seems to be no shortage of information available to the newly pregnant couple. Myriad books, blogs, and online articles cover just about everything you may wish to know about…
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