The Perinatal Directory of the Puget Sound.
Real Providers. Real Stories. Real Support for Washington Moms.
Nurturing the Sisterhood: The Perinatal Directory of the Puget Sound is a growing collection of interviews with the incredible doulas, lactation consultants, sleep coaches, therapists, and other providers who support women during infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. This directory highlights the real women doing the real work behind the scenes—alongside honest, therapist-written articles by Dr. Julie Franks on the messy, rewarding, and often overwhelming status of motherhood.
5 Tips for Making New Mom Friends on Your Maternity Leave
New (and new again!) moms can feel isolated in the early weeks of motherhood but struggle to talk the negative impacts of their loneliness. Developing friendships with other new mothers is an important strategy for ending this social isolation and improving your mental health. Get my top 5 tips for making new friends during your maternity leave + my curated list of spaces to find mom friends in Kitsap County, Washington.
How to Communicate Your Family’s Changing Needs at the Holidays
Do you need to spend your holiday differently this year because your family has changed or grown? Use this simple guide to communicating boundaries and making your family’s needs at the holidays known.
Finding Community As a New Mom: Building Support When Motherhood Feels Hard
Finding your village in motherhood is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing Yet so many moms resist the village and the support the village offers. Why is that and how does it make mom life more difficult?
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