Rainier Valley Community Clinic

09/17/2025

🎤🎉IT"S ALMOST TIME.... Check out Instagram Live TONIGHT, where Leseliey Welch (CEO and Co-Founder of Birth Center Equity and Co-Founder of Birth Detroit and actress Angela Lewis (Founder, Birth Village ) will be in conversation about their shared work in birth justice! This event is part of Birth Center Week 2025, “We Are Beloved Birth,” a theme in honor of Beloved Birth 50 by 50 - a bold, beautiful vision that 50% of babies in the US will come into the world with the care of midwives by 2050. 🌍 Take the pledge with us: belovedbirth50by50.org 📝

09/17/2025

We are honored to join the movement… pledge with us: 50% of births by midwives by 2050!

07/15/2025

From our friends Breastfeeding USA

Did you know?

Foremilk and hindmilk aren’t two separate types of milk, but rather a gradual change in fat content during a feeding. Your baby gets everything they need from your milk.

07/15/2025

Things are bumpin' this summer! Text or call to join for pregnancy care, group prenatal care, and more!

Ready for your first ultrasound? Text or call today!

Ready to meet a midwife? Text or call today!

Ready to build community? Text or call today!

And yes, we accept Apple Health and most commercial insurance options!

Text or Call 425-600-2582. We can't wait to welcome you!

07/02/2025

Almost time for breakfast? High Protein is the way to go and our favorite RDN Lily Nichols, RDN is sharing some delish looking recipes, enjoy!

Ps these look amazing for "I just pushed my baby out!" breakfast, too!

Here are 20 high-protein breakfast ideas to help you hit your protein goals. I included 10 egg-free breakfast options too, plus tips to design your own breakfasts with 25 g of protein.

06/26/2025

Fetal Movement Counts: You are the best expert on your baby, and research backs this up—if you are worried or concerned, that’s enough to have you come in and check in on you and baby. It doesn’t have to be a perfect knowing of why you are concerned—trust yourself. We trust you, too!

For a great listen on what to tune in to for your body and your baby, enjoy this podcast from Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins (follow her on IG or the podcast for more great topics!)

And for care that cares about you, shoot us a text or give a call.

Spot changes in fetal movement, stay connected to your baby, and learn how awareness can help prevent stillbirth.

06/26/2025

Lake WA alert today:

Stay out of the water at Madison Park, Madrona Park, Matthews Beach Park, and Mt Baker Beach . Right now, the water here could make you sick. Public Health - Seattle & King County recommends that you do not swim or play in the water here. Recent water tests found high bacteria levels at these locations.

For test dates and results, and other places to swim, please visit the King County Swimming Beach Monitoring web page. https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/parks-recreation/king-county-parks/water-recreation/swimming-beach-bacteria-temperature

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No se meta al agua de las playas de Madison Park, Madrona Park, Matthews Beach Park y Mt Baker Beach. En este momento el agua de este lugar puede transmitirle alguna enfermedad. Salud Pública – Seattle y el Condado de King recomienda que no nade o juegue en el agua de este lugar. En pruebas recientes del agua se encontraron niveles altos de bacteria.

05/29/2025

🌿 Parenting little ones is hard. You don’t have to do it alone. Click here to register for Circle of Security Parenting Group 🌿

Want to build skills to help develop a more secure attachment with your child? This summer, we’re offering two Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) groups—online and completely free (normally $1,000 per couple)! These groups are for anyone caring for a child age 0–5 who lives in the South Seattle/South King County region.

Circle of Security is a powerful, supportive program that helps you:
💛 Understand your child’s needs and behaviors
🌱 Feel more confident and less overwhelmed as a parent
🤝 Build stronger, more secure relationships—with your child and with other parents in your community

✨ This is our last free COSP group of 2025—thanks to grant funding.

Groups begin the week of June 10. We’ll choose times based on what works best for families.
📋 Fill out this form to register:

05/06/2025

Did you know?

♥️Inter-pregnancy healthcare is key to good health!

♥️No plans for another pregnancy? Work with your provider on what's next in your health journey.

☑️Legislation affirmed care for up to 12 months postpartum for all Apple Health members.

☑️Even if you did not have Apple Health coverage prior to becoming a parent, you can apply *just* to access postpartum healthcare

➡️Learn more at https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/after-pregnancy-coverage

05/05/2025

It’s that time again! Get your peddlers pumped up and hit the Bicycle Sunday scene all spring and summer long 💕💕💕
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🚴‍♀️☀️ Get ready to soak up summer on Lake Washington Boulevard!

From May to September, on select weekends, a section of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles. Take the opportunity to bike, jog, or simply stroll along this scenic stretch. Enjoy stunning views and refreshing air as you explore the picturesque stretch between Seward Park and Mount Baker Park Beach.

Mark your calendars for these 2025 weekends:
May 17-18
May 31-June 1
June 14-15
June 28-29
July 12-13
July 26-27
August 9-10
August 23-24
September 6-7
September 20-21

Details: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2025/04/22/2025-summer-schedule-for-bicycle-weekends-on-lake-washington-boulevard/

04/25/2025

Have extra car seats or strollers?

Donate to the baby boutique at Open Arms and get your storage closet space back!

Dear Community! In response to the overwhelming need for carseats and strollers, we are hosting a carseat and stroller drive. Help us meet this essential need by donating your gently used carseat or stroller.

Drop off your donation with us!

Thursday, May 1, 2025
1-6pm
Open Arms Office -El Centro De La Raza 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle 98144

Carseats can only be accepted if:
Clean, Functional, & Free of Damage
Never been involved in a car accident
1+ year from their expiration date
Not part of a recall

Call or text with questions (206) 895-1072

Thank you for supporting us in providing this essential need for our families. 💜

04/04/2025

Did you know?!

Midwives welcome babies, give them a wonderful detailed newborn exam, and then we screen and test them!

We offer:
Eye prophylaxis
Vitamin K (not a vitamin-the K is for Koagulation in German!)
Critical Congenital Heart Screen
Newborn Metabolic Screen (twice!)
And yes, we complete the hearing screen and give baby their very first and might we say very fun, sticker!!

We can’t wait to learn all about newborns and their screens and tests with you and to welcome your baby!

Text or Call today 425-600-2582
Or schedule online today!
Myrvcc.org