If you know of a free or low-cost group or class focusing on postpartum support that you would like to see added to this list, please send an email to hkoss@ppmdsupport.com.



Clallum County, Port Angeles. FREE. Parenting/maternal/child support programs, PPMD support groups, and teen parenting programs. First Step Family Support Center. Call 360.457.8355 to register and for dates and times.

Clark County, Vancouver. FREE. Baby Blues Connection support groups; contact 360.735.5571 for specific information and times.

Grant County, Moses Lake. FREE. "The Mommy's Club." Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 - 3:00 pm; Crossroads Resource Center,1555 South Pilgrim Street, Moses Lake. Call 509.765.4425 for more information. Facilitated by: Christy Youngers.

King County, Kirkland. FREE. "This Is Not What I Expected." Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7 pm; Evergreen Hospital, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland. Check main desk for room location. Call 425.899.1000 for more information. Facilitated by Wendy Davies-Dean.

King County, Seattle. FREE. "Understanding the Moods of Motherhood." Meets once per month on Mondays from 4 - 5:30 pm, excluding holidays; 801 Broadway, #718. Call 206.551.4824 for more information. Facilitated by: Margaret Bergman-Ness.

Kitsap County, Silverdale.  FREE. Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group.  Second Thursday of each month from 7:30-8:30 at Harrison Hospital. Facilitated by Sarah Townsend and Francie Powell. For more information please call Sarah Townsend at 206.755.6066 or info@peacockfamilycenter.org.

Thurston County, Tumwater. Meets every Thursdays from 10-11 am at the Heart of Wellness in Tumwater WA and it is by donation but no one is turned away. Also, it is helpful to have new participants call Tammy Putvin for a check in before attending, 360.349.2346.

Whatcom County, Bellingham. FREE.  Bellingham PPD Support Group, providing a safe and confidential place for women to share their experience with PPD..  First Friday of the month 7-9pm in the basement of the Birth Center located at 2430 Cornwall Ave.  Facilitated by Denise Sone.  

Balance after Baby. FREE drop in suuport group at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue.  2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm at Overlake Hospital Medical center in PACCAR Education Center. 
For more info call 425 688 5259.

Connect, A Mother's Group. Support and education during the first year of baby's life. For questions about times, dates, or to register please contact Tina at 425.941.9061 or tina@doulaservicesnw.com. Please visit www.doulaservicesnw.com for additional details.

Conscious Fathering. Offered at various locations in King and Pierce Counties. Contact the Conscious Fathering program at Parent Trust for more information. Offers "Skills for New Dads" classes for expectant and new fathers.

The goal of the program is to provide basic infant care skills and encouragement to men on the eve of fatherhood. By providing the male partner with knowledge of how to care for and nurture his infant child he will be better equipped to create a strong positive bond with his new baby and strive for equal responsibility when parenting.

For further information, locations, and times, contact Bernie Dorsey, Founder and Program Coordinator, at Parent Trust for Washington's Children, 206.233.0156 ext. 227 or bdorsey@parenttrust.org. In Tacoma, contact Bates Technical College, 253.680.7500. Please visit www.consciousfathering.org for additional details.

New Parent Services- Bellevue- provides many servies to pregnant and postpartum families, including:
"Listening Mothers." Small groups for new mothers and their babies designed to help mothers adjust to parenthood and develop secure attachment with their babies.

"Bringing Baby Home." Workshops for expecting and new parents. This program, designed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, helps you maintain a strong relationship with your partner while giving your baby solid, consistent love and care.

"Reflective Parenting Workshop." This Parenting Workshop is for parents with children 1-3 years old. This innovative 10-week workshop provides parents with a model which Family Services calls reflective parenting that views children's behaviors as meaningful communications that need to be understood. During groups, parents explore their children's thoughts, feelings, and motivations, as well as their own. This process helps parents understand and respond to their children's behaviors in appropriate and sensitive ways.

"Father's First Steps." A small group program to help new fathers with the challenges of babies, develop confidence in their parenting and build a secure relationship with their babies. Fathers will explore what babies need to thrive, why attachment is vital for babies, how to be confident in their parenting style, the importance of the fathers' role, and ways to maintain the relationship with their partner.

For more information on any of these services call 425.450.0332, email nps@family-services.org or go to www.family-services.org.

Classes and Groups at Birth and Beyond-Seattle:

"First Weeks." Donation-suggested support group for mothers, infants, and families from birth to 12 weeks. New parent survival skills, breastfeeding support, information about soothing babies, and more.

"Let's Talk About Sleep." Group meets once a month in Seattle.

"Next Months". Donation-suggested support group for families and their infants from 3 - 6 months of age. Support and information about infant development, feeding, and predictable challenges of babies this age are discussed.

These groups currently meet at Birth and Beyond in Seattle.  For information about these groups call 206.720.0511 or email Ann Kepler at annkeppler@comcast.net dates and times. 

Cooper House. Provides therapy and developmental support for young children and their families. Loving relationships are the foundation of early emotional development. Children develop confidence and manage their feelings and impulses more effectively when they feel safe and nurtured. We know all parents want the best for their young children and try to create relationships that are loving and harmonious. But sometimes problems creep into the picture and make the first few years of the child’s life more difficult than they need to be. Mother-infant groups available see website for details.    www.cooperhouse.org 

Little Miracles. Mom and baby support group. A variety of topics are covered in this group, such as socialization, sleep, feeding, and safety issues. Meets Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am for 0 - 6 month olds; Tuesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for 6 - 12 month olds. Located at the Family Birth Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup; 407 14th Avenue SE. Fee is $10 per month, drop in basis. Facilitated by Janet Dill; please call 253.697.5366 for more information.

Nurturing Mom & Baby Support Group. Come join our postpartum Doula, Magdalena Hamilton, in a conversation on life with baby. She will lead a weekly support group in topics on organization, siblings, dad, baby blues, sleep and many more pertinent topics. Class space is limited, so please call to reserve your spot (206.763.2733). Cost- $10. Support groups will be held every Friday from 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm. Nurturing Expressions 4746 44th Ave SW  Suite 201,   Seattle, WA  98116

Mom and Baby Support Group. FREE group for moms and babies that meets every Wednesday at Tacoma General Hospital, to address current issues and adjustments. Group for 0 - 6 months: 10:30 am - 11:30 am; 6 - 12 months: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Call 800.342.9919 for more information.

Mommy and Me Tea. Pierce County, Tacoma, Dash Point, and Gig Harbor. FREE event, sponsored by Bates Technical College, moms and babies 0 - 6 months meet with a parent/child specialist for socialization and support in postpartum parenting. Call 253.680.7511 for locations and times.

Mom2Mom. One-on-one program for first time mothers who are matched with trained mentors. Mentorship lasts 3 months. Offered through the Stroum Jewish Community Center, serving the greater Seattle area. For more information contact Marjorie Schnyder at 206.461.3240 ext. 3146 or jfle@jfsseattle.org.

P.S. of Puget Sound. Parent Support for Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Newborn Death. To confirm times and locations, and for more information, call 206.782.0054 or visit www.psofpugetsound.org.

Parent Trust for Washington Children. Statewide support for families with children. Offers various classes and support groups, many are FREE. For a listing of groups, please call 800.932.HOPE (4673) or 206.233.0139 or visit www.parenttrust.org.

Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS). Offering various support groups for new parents. Newborn Program is for parents with babies under four months old; day and evening groups available. Baby Peppers is for parents and older babies. Little Peppers is for families with two children under the age of three. Groups meet for 8 – 12 weeks. Each week, parents discuss the highs and lows of parenting, sing songs, and discuss topics of interest. Cost range is $150 – 200. Scholarships available for those who qualify. Groups meet throughout King County, and south Snohomish County. Call 206-547-8570 for more information or visit www.pepsgroup.org.

Resource Library, located at Peacock Playtime,www.peacockplaytime.com in Rolling Bay, Bainbridge Island. Francie Powell and Sarah Townsend are developing a resource library for families with young children, birth to six. Resources will include books and handouts regarding childbirth, community support, parenting, child development, preschools, car seat and other safety information. Francie and Sarah will be available on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Peacock Playtime to assist anyone in need of resource information or support. In addition, they will continue to offer a support group for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety on an as-needed basis. For more information regarding this support group, please call Francie at 206.780.1682 or Sarah at 206.755.6066. There is no fee for these services.

The 4th Trimester. Weekly, drop-in, 90 minute group invites new parents to share questions, concerns, and experiences. A digital baby scale will be available. As group facilitators we will provide support, information, education, and resources. Group facilitators have completed the postpartum mood disorder certificate training through Postpartum Support International. Group meets every Wednesday morning from 10:15 – 11:45 at at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, a suggested donation of $5 per meeting.Following is a link to our webpage where you can find additional information.http://thefourthtrimesterseattle.com

Thriving Instead of Just Surviving. Postpartum preparation class at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle. This 2-hour class will give expectant and new parents tools and understanding to help ensure an easier adjustment to life with new baby and postpartum recovery. Cost is $40 per couple. Call 206.215.3338 for registration.

Valley Medical Center Parent Support Groups. FREE Every Wednesday.  The excitement of becoming a parent usually comes with questions and concerns. Our parent support groups offer new parents a valuable resource to meet other parents and have children meet and play with other children their age. If you have questions about what other parents may do about sleeping, soothing, feeding, teething, or have other questions, attend one of the groups. The groups are facilitated by VMC's lactation consultants. Baby Group: 0 to 6 months 1 to 2:30 pm Crawler Group: 6 months to 12 months 11:30 to 1 pm Toddler Group: 12 to 24 months 10 to 11:30 am For more information or to sign up, call 425-228-3440 ext 2526 Peggy Selle. MSW Maternity Support Services Valley Medical Center 4033 Talbot Rd S. #440 Renton WA 98055 p- 425-656-5321 f - 425-656-5319

Welcome Baby. FREE programs in Mount Vernon (Skagit County). Parent infant/toddler groups; parent education and support; PPMD group and individual support, information and referral. Call Meredith Baker at the Welcome Baby warm line, 360.419.3324, for more information.