INTENSIVE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT SERVICES (IPS)

Services Provided During the Initial 6-Week Postpartum Period 

• Support with infant & maternal care needs

• Parenting education;  secure bonding & positive attachment, recognition and assessment of infant illness and development concerns and how to access medical treatment, SIDS and shaken baby safety protocols

• Breast/bottle feeding support & counselling 

• Education in maternal emotional and physical recovery needs after birth

• Light housekeeping & organization to help alleviate feeling overwhelmed while learning newborn needs

• Running light errands necessary for infant/maternal care

• Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting

• Healthy maternal nutrition education with light meal preparation

• Promotion of positive infant soothing & comforting techniques

• Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) assessments for client and partner with referrals for intervention and treatment when indicated

• Contraceptive & spatial family planning education

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An example of additional support schedule:  

Week one:  4hrs day/4days wk

Week two:  3 hrs day/4 days wk

Week three:  3 hrs day/3 days wk

Week four:  3 hrs day/2 days wk

Week five:  2 hrs day/2x days wk

Week six:  2 hrs day/1 day wk

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