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Mom, dad and toddler girl walking in a field of wild flowers in Discovery Park after taking Seattle Mommy & Me classes

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Seattle Mommy & Me Classes: 5 Local Favorites for New Moms

Whether you’re on maternity leave, staying home with your little one, or simply looking for more ways to get out of the house, Seattle Mommy & Me classes are one of the best ways to add some fun (and, honestly, sanity) to your week. Seattle has an incredible variety of parent-and-child classes – anything from […]

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Pregnant woman standing in a field of sweet pea blooms in Discovery Park, feeling great after her prenatal yoga class

Maternity

Seattle Prenatal Yoga: 5 Studios to Try This Trimester

Somewhere between the swollen ankles and the sudden 2pm nap urge, someone will mention prenatal yoga. This is because it’s one of the most recommended ways to move through pregnancy. It’s gentle enough for the body you’re in today, structured enough to actually help. And if you’re looking for Seattle prenatal yoga, you’re in luck. […]

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Pregnant woman wearing a white dress contemplating getting her Seattle 3D Ultrasound

Family

5 Seattle 3D Ultrasound Studios Worth Knowing About

Pregnancy is full of milestones, but few moments compare to seeing your baby’s tiny features for the first time. Your medical ultrasounds provides important information about your baby’s health and development. However, many families choose to visit a Seattle 3D ultrasound studio for an elective bonding experience that allows them to see their baby in […]

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Mom holding a toddler in a parks surrounded by cherry blossoms after researching her options for Seattle Obgyn

Maternity

Seattle OBGYNs: Top 7 Providers for Pregnancy care (2026 guide)

The search for a Seattle OBGYNs is one of the first things newly pregnant moms navigate, often before they’ve even told anyone the news. Finding a provider you actually trust and one who fits your birth philosophy, takes your insurance, and has availability is harder than it sounds. Seattle has no shortage of options – large hospital-affiliated […]

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Black and white image of a newborn baby wrapped in a white swaddle blanket snuggling with her mom after being born at a Seattle birth center

Local guides

6 Seattle Birth Centers: Everything Expecting Moms Should Know

If you’re expecting and starting to research Seattle birth centers, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation around birth settings has expanded well beyond the hospital. More and more families in the Pacific Northwest are asking questions they weren’t asking a generation ago — What does a birth center actually feel like? Is it safe? What […]

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Mom and Dad standing in their bedroom, holding their newborn baby girl wrapped in a swaddle during an in-home baby photography session in Seattle

Newborn

Seattle Baby Photography: Your Ultimate Newborn Session Guide

You blinked, and a week passed. Then another. The days are long and the nights longer, and somewhere in between, your baby is already changing. Seattle baby photography is about more than a beautiful image. It is about pressing pause on a season that moves so much faster than you ever expect. It is about […]

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A girl wearing a cute outfit from a Seattle baby store frolicking in the grass in the park

Local guides

Seattle Baby Stores: 10 Best Picks for New and Expecting Moms

Finding the right Seattle baby stores — you know, ones that genuinely understand the newborn and early infant stage and the particular overwhelm that comes with it — takes a little local knowledge. Whether you are newly pregnant and building a registry, freshly postpartum and realizing you forgot something, or just trying to figure out […]

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Client Guides

Best Midwives in Seattle for Personalized Prenatal Care

If you’re pregnant and starting to explore your prenatal care options, you’ve probably heard the word “midwife”. Perhaps you’ve wondered what, exactly, that means in practice. This blog post has everything you need to know including recommendations for best midwives in Seattle, so keep reading.   So what is midwifery (in plain terms)? A midwife […]

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Pregnant woman posing with her husband during a maternity session in a blog post discussing about prenatal massage in Seattle

Maternity

Seattle Prenatal Massage: 5 Best Places for Expecting Moms

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful, vulnerable and transformative time in a woman’s life, but it can also bring physical discomfort as your body adapts to support your growing baby. Many expectant moms find relief and relaxation through Seattle prenatal massage, a gentle therapy designed specifically to support the unique needs of pregnancy. As […]

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Mom-to-be getting her lifestyle Seattle maternity photos taken outdoors.

Maternity

What to Wear for your Seattle maternity photos

Planning your Seattle maternity photos and feeling unsure about what to wear? You’re not alone. Most expectant moms I work with want their photos to feel beautiful and timeless, but they also want to feel comfortable, confident, and like themselves. Your wardrobe plays a big role in how your session feels as well as how […]

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