INTENSIVE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT SERVICES (IPS)

COMPREHENSIVE IN-HOME POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVICES:

(during the initial six-week postpartum period)

• physical, emotional and educational support and assistance with maternal aftercare and newborn care

• modeling nurturing skill-building techniques to foster secure attachment, health, safety and wellness

• education on recognizing maternal and infant warning signs/illness and how to access medical care

• breast/bottle feeding, education, support & counselling 

• perinatal mental health education (PMADs) & screenings with referrals and connection support for intervention and treatment when indicated

• running light errands necessary for infant/maternal care, provide light housekeeping to help alleviate feeling overwhelmed

• support in learning newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting

• healthy maternal nutrition education with light meal preparation

• linkage & connection to community family support programs & providers

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IPS support​ schedules are based on the individual needs of the family and can be several days per week in the early postpartum period

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