Held In Arms Birth Services

This work is so important during these vulnerable times. People are not meant to parent alone, but in community. By giving families the gift of a doula, your support can literally save lives. A doula can provide families with support and information and options throughout their pregnancy, birth, lactation, postpartum and parenting journey. When new parents are taken care of, they have more to give to their own families and our communities begin to heal and thrive. Donate today! And join us for the Labor of Love party on Feb 11th!

Donate to Caellyn Everson's Fundraiser for Labor of Love: At Home by Open Arms Perinatal Services Labor of Love: At Home Thursday, February 11, 20216:30-8:00pm We are asking you to give generously to support our mission. During Labor of Love at Home, you will learn about the transformative work happening in our communities as we provide, powerful, equitable birth, lactation, and early parenting....

Recent visitor policy change at UW has eliminated doula support-- this comes at a great cost to many families, especially our most vulnerable populations. Please read more details at the link below and sign if you feel compelled. Thank you!

UW Medical visitor policy petition 11.17.2020 Dear UW Medical Administration, On behalf of our fellow doulas and expectant families in the Puget Sound area; we at PALS Doulas are writing to express our deep disappointment and concern about the updated visitor policy announced, Monday, 11.17.2020. In that policy obstetric patients are...

"If the trends in the data are confirmed, the pandemic and lockdowns could be something like a natural experiment that might help researchers understand why premature birth happens and how to avoid it. Maybe some maternity leave should start before a mother’s due date, for example."

During Coronavirus Lockdowns, Some Doctors Wondered: Where Are the Preemies? Hospitals in several countries saw dips in premature births, which could be a starting point for future research.

For folks needing lactation support, Camie Goldhammer, IBCLC is opening up her Thursday Lactation Circle to the general public via Zoom. Info in the photo below!