The following links are chosen by various PSMBC members to provide additional information, education and support to new and expectant families.

 Midwifery in Washington State                   

www.seattlemidwifery.org
Offers training programs for direct-entry midwives, doulas, postpartum doulas, and childbirth educators

www.seattlemidwifery.org/action_progress.htm#Washington
History of progress—overcoming barriers in informed choice in childbirth

www.washingtonmidwives.org
Directory of midwifery services in Washington State

Midwifery and Natural Childbirth

 www.midwiferytoday.com
Online magazine about midwifery, natural childbirth and breastfeeding

www.birthingthefuture.com
Author Suzanne Arms’ site “to inspire people about the significance of birthing”

www.maternitywise.org
Information to help childbearing women make informed choices

Education, Resource and Support for expectant families and parents of young children                   

www.breast-friends.org
King County Breastfeeding Coalition’s Resource Guide

www.lalecheleague.org
Home page of La Leche League International – offering support to breastfeeding families

www.pals-doulas.org
Member organization that promotes, develops and supports doulas and the doula profession

www.birthzone.com
Offers childbirth education in Redmond location
 

www.hypnosisforbirth.com

Hypnotherapy services for childbirth and beyond

www.mothering.com
Natural Family Living Magazine

www.pepsgroup.org
Program for Early Parenting Support in King County

www.talaris.org/parents.htm
Dedicated to discovering how children think, feel and learn               

transitiontoparenthood.com/ttp/resources/Seattle.htm
Thorough resource listing for new and expectant parents

www.gottman.com/parenting/
Relationship Research Institute and Bringing Baby Home Workshops
 
www.carsafekids.org
Provides educational classes and car seat inspections in King and Snohomish Counties
 

www.nurturingmassage.com
Perinatal services from former PSBC client Jeri Pleticha, including massage, doula support, and childbirth classes.