Pregnancy and Childbirth

Every year more babies are born at Swedish than at any other health system in Western Washington.

Helping you have your baby your way is one reason so many families choose Swedish. So is the peace of mind that comes from giving birth at a place with so many years of experience. While most births happen without a hitch, Swedish has teams of experts who care for those with difficult pregnancies, as well as newborns who need extra medical attention. We’d love to help you as you begin the journey of a lifetime.

Maternity Services and Amenities

At Swedish, we provide comprehensive care with OB/GYN, midwifery, and doula services, ensuring personalized support throughout your journey. With thoughtfully designed delivery rooms, neonatal intensive care units, and a team of specialists, we are equipped to meet the needs of every family, including those with high-risk pregnancies.

Our birth centers offer:

OBGYN, midwifery and doula services
Perinatologists specialized in high-risk obstetrics
TeamBirth
Nitrous oxide
Neonatal intensive care units (NICU) staffed with board-certified pediatric specialists
Lactation consultants
Thoughtfully designed and comfortable delivery rooms
Private bathrooms and bathtubs
Labor support tools and aromatherapy
Newborn photography

Maternity Resources for Pregnancy and Birth

Childbirth and Parenting Classes

Hear from an expert educator, take part in hands-on activities, and most of all, ask questions.

Pregnancy

Get information on where to give birth, who to choose as your provider, childbirth and parenting classes, whether genetic testing is right for your family, and more.

Labor and Delivery

To help you get ready for the big event, we have lots of good information about all things labor and delivery, including doula services.

Newborn Feeding, Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding

Swedish offers lactation support, breastfeeding and chestfeeding classes and milk donation.

What’s it really like to have a baby at Swedish?

“We had August at Swedish Ballard. They were so nice. They were really calming. I wasn’t at all worried, nervous, or stressed out.”

Kate B.

Swedish Patient

“Being at Swedish, it felt like we were at home. Everybody was friendly. It just felt like we were well taken care of, so it took that stress and edge away.”

Greg M.

Swedish Patient

“I was very happy with how quick and efficient everybody was. You’d think that going into childbirth there would be a little bit of chaos, but it was very peaceful.”

Aisa S.

Swedish Patient

“The people were all so friendly. They really love what they are doing. I think that is one of the most important things.”

Karla E.

Swedish Patient