Community Partners
At Federal Way Birth Center, community is at the heart of everything we do. We partner and collaborate with several community organizations and nonprofits to provide auxiliary and wrap-around services to our families, which is an excellent approach to holistic and comprehensive maternity care. This model helps ensure that expectant mothers receive a range of support services, promoting a healthy and empowering childbirth experience. Global Perinatal Services (GPS) is one of our nonprofit partners, that provides several wrap-around services and resources to families. The following are some of the services and resources GPS offers.
- Easy Access Clinic: The FIRST of its kind in the state of Washington.
Services Include:
- Expert Midwifery Care
- Lactation Consultations
- Childbirth Education Classes
- Family-Centered Support
- Safe and Inclusive Environment
- Open Discussions & Q&A Sessions
Clinics in Burien (Tuesdays) & Federal Way (Thursdays) from 9AM-5PM.
Serving King & Pierce County residents
All are welcome! ((Undocumented, Uninsured, & Interpretation available))
Call to schedule an appointment!
GLOBAL PERINATAL SERVICES: OFFICIAL PERINATAL SAFE SPOT
GLOBAL PERINATAL SERVICES IS RECOGNIZED AS A PERINATAL SAFE SPOT FOR OUR EASY ACCESS CLINIC SERVICES TO PARENTS. A PERINATAL SAFE SPOT IS A PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL SPACE, OR BOTH – A PLACE WHERE WOMEN AND FAMILIES CAN SAFELY CONNECT AND FIND SUPPORT.
A PERINATAL SAFE SPOT IS ALSO A PLACE TO UTILIZE THE FOUR TENETS OF THE JJ WAY® MODEL OF CARE, WHICH ENABLES ANYBODY WHO CARES TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN A PREGNANT OR PARENTING WOMAN’S LIFE.
THE TENETS ARE TO PROVIDE ACCESS, CONNECTIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EMPOWERMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A POSITIVE BIRTH OUTCOME.
2. Black Bundle of Joy
Aims to assist expecting first-time Black parents with transitioning into their role of parenthood.
Parents Will Receive:
- Free Doula Services
- Baby Items (ex. car seat, diapers, wipes)
- $100 Gift Card
Classes & Services Include:
- Doula Support
- Childbirth Education Classes
- Lactation Support
- Father-to-Father Support
3. Lactation Support Services
The First of its kind in Washington.
Sessions led by Lactation Peer Support Doulas & Midwives providing breastfeeding, chest-feeding and nutritional support. This support is available both in person and virtually. Hotline staff are trained lactation counselors and can help with your lactation questions/concerns. We offer services in English, Somali, French and Bambara. Please call or text 1-888-260-1426 for assistance.
4. Support Groups
GPS’s Support Groups help parents, partners, and caregivers connect, share experiences, and seek guidance. These groups can be especially beneficial for parents facing various challenges or seeking a sense of community. Services and critical resources offered, as well as expert speakers on various topics.
