OUR FAVORITE RESOURCES

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

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Step By Step (253) 896-0903 - Pregnancy support, housing, home visits, parenting 

 

Robyn Hansen (253) 405-7739 - Apple Health & MSS (Maternity Support Services) enrollment

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Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (253) 798-4166  - Domestic violence education, victim support, counseling

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Help Me Grow WA - 1-800-322-2588 for Connection to resources for childhood development screening, application assistance for health insurance, or help finding a food bank, parenting class or low-cost medical clinic. 

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WIC - Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, heathy foods, health screenings & referrals

 

SNAP - Monthly benefits for food security. 

 

Apple Health - WA state health insurance enrollment 

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Black Infant Health (253) 649-1404 - Black Infant Health (BIH) is a partnership. Community and agencies working together can help improve the health of moms and babies. 

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LACTATION & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SUPPORT

 

Managing Gestational Diabetes handout

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La Leche League - Lactation resources & support groups

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Nurturing Expressions - Local retail shop, supplements, nursing bras, lactation support, breast pumps through insurance, accessories and groups. 

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Open Arms Perinatal Support (206) 866-0729 - Doula services, lactation support and support groups. ( Se habla Español). 

 

Fern Lactation (253) 271-4122 - Lactation consultant services, home visits, and lactation education. (Accepts some insurances and offers sliding scale rates). 

 

Doula Match - Doula directory for birth and postpartum support services. 

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CHI Childbirth Education - Quality, evidence-based material within a simple and easy-to-use online interface.

 

CHI Waterbirth Class - This FREE required online class explores the risks & potential benefits of delivering in the water.

 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

 

Perinatal Support WA - Support groups, mental health provider directory, miscarriage and infant loss support. 

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Pierce & Kitsap county Support Groups - These drop in groups provide a welcoming, non-judgmental
space for new parents to talk about the emotional changes of parenthood. 

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HOSPITAL LINKS

 

St Joseph Medical Center

Family Birth Center at St. Joseph Medical Center

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SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS 

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HarborCrest Behavioral Health 

Swedish Ballard Addiction Recovery 

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OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS

 

Papaya Enzymes - heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux 

CALM Magnesium - sleep, anxiety, constipation 

Sunflower Lecithin - prevention of clogged ducts while breast/chestfeeding