Visit our dedicated space for breastfeeding and lactation support forums.

http://www.olybabies.net/forum/categories/breastfeeding-lactation/listForCategory

So far we have a collection of over 45 discussions about breastfeeding and it's many challenges and joys. Post your questions, experiences or stories here! This is a living community where new experiences and perspectives are celebrated!

OlyBabies is proud to offer a discussion forum for Cesarean Birth and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Here's a place where families can share their birth stories and offer support and information about Cesarean births and vaginal births after Cesareans.

You will find this forum in "OlyForum" (from the top menu) or at:

http://www.olybabies.net/forum/categories/cesarean-birth-and-vaginal/listForCategoryhttp://www.olybabies.net/forum/categories/cesarean-birth-and-vaginal/listForCategory.

Postpartum Mood Disorders (depression, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, bipolar) occur in up to 20% of mothers and 10% of fathers. Adoptive parents experience it, too. And all parents experience the ups and downs of adjustment after baby arrives. These adjustments can be really challenging. You are not alone. You are not crazy. Help is available.

Please know: If it’s a crisis to you, it’s a crisis. Ask for help, get support. 

Here are some resources:

1) The Crisis Clinic – help is available 24 hours a day: 360-586-2800

2) Postpartum Support International Warm Line: 1-888-404-7763 (PPMD) NOTE: This is not a crisis line but a peer support line. Calls will be returned within 24 hours (usually staffed weekdays).

3) South Sound Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group: Requested donation, meets every Thursday 10:00-11:15 a.m. at Waves Studio, 232 Division St. NW, Olympia (1st timers, please contact co-facilitator: Tammy Putvin 360-349-2346 before going).

4) Online resources are plentiful at Postpartum Progress - postpartumprogress.com

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Contact Carolyn at olydoula (at) gmail (dot) com.

Help underwrite the cost of hosting OlyBabies and get your business message to local parents.

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Hey OlyBabies original members...You know who you are! Let's spend more time together this summer. Please vote for the times and days that are best for you to get together for playtime at the park, walks, and potluck playtime. Hugs, Carolyn