Posts Tagged ‘For Professionals’
National Breastfeeding Month by Kaleena Trimpe, ARNP
In this article, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and bodyfeeding will be used interchangeably, as will human milk and breastmilk. We honor all families and feeding methods. The arrival of August marks another…
Read MoreMy Story, by Victoria
I am a mother of two, a lesbian, and I experienced birth trauma and postpartum anxiety. My experiences as a lesbian, a parent, through my former wife’s pregnancy and my…
Read MoreMy Story, by Stephanie
Content warning: Suicidal ideation. In 2016, when I became a mother my son came into a world of deep, unhealed traumas. I became a mother to a beautiful baby boy.…
Read MoreOur Story, by Debbie & Matt
In July of 2021, we welcomed our daughter Sadie into the world. She surprised us by coming two weeks early but apart from that, the birth was relatively complication-free (minus…
Read MoreMy Story, by Kima
An interview with PS-WA Boardmember Kima Tozay, on Bereaved Mother’s Day November 8th, 2017 will always be a day I remember. That is the day my son Jaxson was born…
Read MoreToday Is Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day
In honor of Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day I’d like to share the first story in a series that we will be sending in celebration of Mother’s Day. This story is…
Read MoreStaff 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 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…
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