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If you're looking for birth support visit our website. We carefully pair clients with trained doulas who are a cultural and/or language match whenever possible.

We support new and expecting parents with compassion, encouragement, education, and culturally-aligned doula and lactation support so that families succeed and children thrive. Working in the Puget Sound region since 1997, Open Arms Perinatal Services is a nonprofit focused on strong community-based support for women through pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. We currently support 17 different languages, and serve over 300 new mothers and over 200 babies each year. Open Arms has served over 2,500 clients and conducted over 18,000 home visits to help improve maternal and infant health, as well as build healthy foundations for early learning. Open Arms is the only non-profit providing doula services specifically for low-income women in Washington State.

10/14/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This year’s theme is “With Survivors, Always.”

Open Arms is with survivors, always. And survivors deserve action. Our Outreach Doulas and many other staff members receive Domestic Violence Assessment and Response and Safety Planning trainings from Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (WSCADVSA). Our very own staff, Jami and Florida, facilitate these training sessions. Last month, they presented at the WSCADVSA Annual Conference for the third year in a row.

A recent blog by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence offers opportunities for ways you can take action in solidarity with survivors. Read here: https://vawnet.org/news/what-are-some-ways-i-can-take-action-domestic-violence-awareness-month?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafR_ZRbJjTnTnJeNba9CrYA5qqB7YQ-clxfLOn0lRAeUgxVh0sF8dXNBEKINw_aem_7wrJqUc2jopiExSJ6cJDWg.

How will you support survivors this Domestic Violence Awareness Month?

10/13/2026

Yesterday was Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors and recognizes the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples and communities. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live and work on, and to reflect on the ongoing importance of Indigenous sovereignty, community, and justice.

10/09/2026

Open Arms will be closed on Monday, October 12 in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Messages and inquiries will be answered when we return.

We’ll see you back on Tuesday, October 13!

Open Arms estará cerrado el Lunes, 12 de octubre en conmemoración del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas. Responderemos a los mensajes y consultas cuando regresemos.

¡Nos vemos de nuevo el Martes 13 de Octubre!

10/02/2026

La cultura y la comunidad se hacen presentes en El Centro de la Raza, donde se encuentra Open Arms, en Beacon Hill, Seattle. Al caminar por la Plaza Roberto Maestas, encontrarás una colección de murales que representan hermosamente la diversidad. Estos tres murales llenos de color que aparecen arriba celebran la identidad y la historia hispana a través del arte y la creatividad. El arte público ha sido, y continúa siendo, una poderosa manera para que las comunidades hispanas honren su herencia y hagan suyo un espacio. Nos enorgullece tener nuestras oficinas aquí, en colaboración con El Centro de la Raza, donde cada día trabajamos juntos para servir a nuestra comunidad.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Los talentosos artistas de estos murales incluyen a: Louie Gong, Cecilia Alvarez, Al Doggett, Gonzalo Espinoza y Daniel Glenn (7 Directions Architects).

Culture and community pour out of El Centro de la Raza, where Open Arms is located, on Beacon Hill in Seattle. As you walk through the Roberto Maestas Plaza, you pass a collection of murals that beautifully capture diversity. These three vibrant murals pictured above celebrate Hispanic identity and history through artistry and creativity. Public art is and has been a powerful way for Hispanic communities to honor their heritage and claim space. We are proud to house our office spaces in partnership with El Centro de la Raza, where we serve our vibrant community members every day together.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

The talented artists of these murals include: Louie Gong, Cecilia Alvarez
Al Doggett, Gonzalo Espinoza, and Daniel Glenn (7 Directions Architects).

09/29/2026

Together we reached more families than ever before in 2025! Check out our impact report to see the incredible accomplishments Open Arms made last year with your generous support.

In 2025 we supported 699 families, more than at any point in our nearly 30-year history, 52% of whom were first-time parents and 92.3% of whom identified as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Our Birth and Outreach Doulas attended over 250 births and our Lactation Support Team provided over 600 hours of one-on-one lactation support.

Because of supporters like you, many families were held through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting with care that honors their culture, language, and lived experience.

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2027, we look forward to holding even more families!

Read the full report here: https://openarmsps.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-Impact-Report-Open-Arms-Digital.pdf.

09/21/2026

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

A nuestra comunidad hispana: queremos que sepan que los tenemos presentes y los celebramos. Honramos la vibrante cultura, la herencia y el impacto duradero de nuestra comunidad hispana. Muchas gracias a las expertas prenatales, especialistas en lactancia, educadoras de parto y miembros de la comunidad que preservan los idiomas y las tradiciones mientras acompañan a los miembros de nuestra comunidad día con día. Para saber más, haz clic aquí: https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

To our Hispanic community, we see you and celebrate you! We honor the vibrant culture, heritage, and lasting impact of our Hispanic community! Many thanks to the birth workers, lactation specialists, childbirth educators, and community members who preserve languages and traditions while showing up for our community every day. Click here to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month: https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/.

09/16/2026

It’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is Close the Gap, Strengthen the Bridge: Community, Care & Connection. Join in uplifting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals as they feed their babies. 💜

The DC Breastfeeding Coalition created this celebration to provide the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community with accessible lactation education, support, and community.

09/11/2026

This week, in honor of Latinx Breastfeeding Week, we’re celebrating Yurany and the beautiful tradition she brought with her from Colombia. Aqua de Panela is a drink made to nourish and support new parents through lactation. This recipe is more than just ingredients, but it is also the love, culture, and wisdom of previous generations who came before us.

This week, we honor our roots and traditions that continue to nourish us today. 🩷

This recipe is not medical advice, and while our foods and beverages carry great strength to support our bodies, sometimes we need other care as well. If you are struggling with milk supply or other lactation concerns, please reach out for a full consultation with our Open Arms Lactation Support Team. Contact us at [email protected] or call (206) 866-0729.

Esta semana, honramos la Semana de la Lactancia Latina, y celebramos a Yurany y a la hermosa tradición que los trae a compartir desde Colombia. Agua de Panela es una bebida preparada para nutrir y apoyar a los nuevos padres durante la lactancia. Esta receta es más que ingredientes, también es amor, cultura, y sabiduría de las generaciones que nos precedieron.

Esta semana, honramos nuestras raíces y tradiciones que continúan a nutrir nos hoy. 🩷

Esta receta no constituye asesoramiento médico; si bien los alimentos y bebidas que consumimos tienen un gran poder para fortalecer nuestro cuerpo, a veces también necesitamos otro tipo de atención. Si tiene dificultades con la producción de leche o alguna otra inquietud relacionada con la lactancia, los invitamos a solicitar una consulta completa con nuestro equipo de apoyo de lactancia en Open Arms. Contáctenos en [email protected] o llame al (206) 866-0729.

Esta bebida es más que deliciosa; es también un ejemplo de cómo nuestra sabiduría ancestral es resistente y brillante. Especias reconfortantes como clavos de olor, canela, pimienta negra y anís estrellado se han utilizado durante mucho tiempo en todo el mundo para favorecer la recuperación y estimular la circulación sanguínea, lo que a su vez facilita la lactancia. Adicionalmente hidrata y siendo una bebida caliente se mueve suavemente por el sistema digestivo de l

09/10/2026

Due to unexpected circumstances, we have closed our offices, including Baby Boutique, for the rest of the day. Thank you for your understanding. 💜

09/08/2026

Feliz Semana de la Lactancia Latina! 💕

En 2023, la Union de Lideres de Lactancia Latino creo esta observación para alzar las voces de la comunidad Latinx y celebrar sus culturas diversas y la resiliencia de las comunidades Latinx.

Ya está aquí el tema de este año: Raíces de Amor: Lactancia con Orgullo y Poder. “La lactancia humana es mucho más que alimento: es cultura, conexión, sanación y amor. Juntas y juntos honramos nuestras raíces, apoyamos a nuestras familias y fortalecemos a nuestras comunidades.” - Latina/x Breastfeeding Week

Happy Latina/x Breastfeeding Week! 💕

In 2023, the Latinx Lactation Collective created this observance to uplift voices from the Latino/x community and celebrate the diverse cultures and resilience of Latino/x communities.

This year’s theme is Roots of Love: Breastfeeding with Pride and Power. “Breastfeeding is more than nourishment, it's culture, connection, healing, and love. Together, we honor our roots, support one another, and empower our communities to thrive.” - Latina/x Breastfeeding Week

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