Your one-stop-shop
for local
pregnancy, postpartum and family resources

Serving Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties
Postpartum Resources and Services

Island Country Public Health
Loretta Bezold
Island County Public Health serves residents of Island County (Whidbey and Camano islands).
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Phone: (360) 544-2371
Email: l.bezold@islandcountywa.gov

Sound Pediatric Sleep Consulting
Amber Matusky
I offer guidance and support to families experiencing sleep issues with their babies and toddlers. Short naps, early wake ups, frequent night wakings, or prolonged bedtimes are common issues I can help resolve. I teach healthy sleep hygiene and independent sleep, with guidance and support that suits your individual child and parenting style.
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soundpediatricsleepconsulting.com
Phone: (206) 949-3958

Nolwenn Miniere LLC
Nolwenn Miniere
Nolwenn is a Birth and Postpartum Doula serving the Seattle area, and a Prenatal and Parenting Coach serving online anywhere in the world, both in English and in French. She loves to support expectant and new parents on their parenting journey, for them to feel empowered, serene and confident. She believes that with parents planting the seeds for a more peaceful world, their little ones will also gain confidence and thrive!
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Phone:
Email: hello@nolwennminiere.com

First Steps Maternity Support Services (MSS)
First Steps Maternity Support Services (MSS)
A team of Community Health Nurses, Registered
Dietitians, and Behavioral Health Specialists that
support you to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy
birth outcomes. Services can start during pregnancy
through your child's first two months. Must be enrolled
in Apple Health.
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Answers Counseling: (360) 255-7855
Sea Mar Community Health Center: (360) 848-6616

Nurse Family Partnership
Nurse Family Partnership
Nurse visits for first-time mothers from pregnancy
through child's second birthday. Focused on healthy
pregnancy, child health and development, and overall
life goals. Must enroll before 28th week of pregnancy
and meet income guidelines (Apple Health eligibility).
Phone: 360-770-7743

Early Head Start
Early Head Start
Home Visiting from pregnancy to age three. Child
development curriculum activities to support healthy
development and learning. Interpreters available.
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Phone: (360) 416-2588

Military Family Support Program
New Parent Support Program
Support and guidance for military families by nurses,
social workers, and/or home visitation specialists.
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Phone: (360) 257-6779

Skagit Resources
Help Me Grow - Skagit Resources
Call or text a Family Resource Navigator for help
finding a broad array of local services and support.
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Phone: (360) 630-8352

Pregnancy Resources
Help Me Grow -Pregnancy Resources
Call or text to talk about pregnancy related resources
and support you might qualify for in Skagit County.
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Phone: 360-770-7743

Pregnancy and Postpartum tips and resources
Bright by Text
A free text messaging service that delivers timely tips,
resources, and local information to promote the
learning, development, and health of children
prenatal through eight years old.
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Text SKAGIT to
274448 to sign up.

Doulas of North America
DONA International
Find a trained professional who provides physical and
emotional support to mothers before and after
childbirth. Check with your hospital to see if there are
volunteers doulas.
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Free service for your recovery
Wellness Plans
Free Wellness Plan Template to keep track of your
recovery plan.
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Information and Resources
Post Partum Support International
Information and resources for families.
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postpartum.net

Post Partum Progress
Post Partum Progress
Blog offering support and information for pregnant
and new moms who experience postpartum depression and other mental health issues related to pregnancy and childbirth.
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Information and guidance
Post Partum Dads
Help for dads and families by providing information
and guidance about post partum depression.
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postpartumdads.org

ICAN
International Cesarean Awareness Network
Provides support and local information. Periodic in-
person meetings are provided in Pierce County.
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Evidence-based information
UppityScienceChick
Easy-to-read print-outs on medication and medication
alternatives for postpartum depression.
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PaTTCh
Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth

MGHPDS
MGH Perinatal Depression Scale

Facebook Group
PSI Closed FB Group

PSI Private Online Forum
PSI Private Online Forum

PPMD Chatroom
PPMD Support Group Chatroom