View this brochure on how to make your CRYing Plan. This brochure discusses 3 steps parents can plan to handle when your child is crying. This brochure also goes over injuries, signs, and symptoms parents to look out for abusive head trauma/shaken baby syndrome.

This FAQ sheet discusses some of the effects of marijuana use on adult health and includes information on pregnancy and breastfeeding.

One-sheet handout with 3 tips dads need to know for how to ensure safe sleep for their babies.

One-sheet handout with 3 tips dads need to know for how to ensure safe sleep for their babies.

NACCHO is pleased to present this new resource to help facilitate efforts to expand and improve the public health workforce and attract the next generation of public health professionals. The 5 Strategies to Strengthen Marketing of Local Health Department Recruiting Efforts is designed to provide tangible ideas for promoting health departments as a great place to work and getting job openings in front of viable candidates. It provides actionable information, helpful links, and real-world examples from local health departments and private sector recruitment efforts.

The 5 P's Integrated Screening Tool is a quick, non-threatening, and effective screening tool for pregnant persons that asks about use of alcohol and drugs as well as depression, violence, and tobacco. It provides clear guidelines for use and follow up recommendations.

As federal and state policymakers seek to improve maternal and perinatal health outcomes, policies such as community-based models and an extension of 12-month postpartum coverage have been implemented. The Medicaid program will serve an important role in implementing these innovative changes, including evaluation of health outcomes, assessment of the economic impact, and establishment of strategies to support sustainability. This blueprint aims to support and imporve maternal and infant health outcomes under the program.

In recognition of the growing need for global action to improve PPH prevention and care, the World Health Organization (WHO) worked together with key stakeholders to develop this Roadmap to combat postpartum haemorrhage. The Roadmap outlines goals, activities and milestones for global-level research, normative work (i.e. relating to norms and standards), implementation and advocacy, between 2023 and 2030, to address key PPH priorities and fast-track progress towards SDG target 3.1. This Roadmap establishes an innovative, solution-driven and customized strategic framework that is centred on the maternal health goals and priorities of countries with a high burden of PPH, and which calls for investments into critical areas of health systems, with special emphasis on LMICs.

Educational video of fathers discussing the ABCs of infant safe sleep for all parents. Informs viewers on how to practice and tell others how to keep sleep for babies safe and peaceful.

Presnted by Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP). This webinar aims to increase understanding of the cultural context for mental health programming and service delivery in underserved communities as well as identify a strategy for addressing mental health in underserved communities.

This guide is to be used in conjunction with viewing the webinar series and includes a webinar summary, pre- and post-webinar questions, an activity and resources for each webinar in the series. Primarily designed for public health students and professionals, this guide can be used by anyone interested in having meaningful discussions about racism and racial equity.

Some parents choose to share a bed or other sleep surface with their babies. This site provides advice on how to co-sleep more safely. It includes a brief video and PDF downloads.

The American College of Surgeon's (ACS) Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Toolkit has been developed for ACS members and includes information on the risks of IPV, and how to recognize IPV in your colleagues, patients, and yourself. It also includes information on how to determine if one is in danger and how to plan for safety, what the current laws are around IPV, and how to get help. This toolkit will continue to be enhanced with additional resources added over time.

The Amplifying Maternal Voices toolkit offers creative ideas and practical tools to empower individuals in shaping perinatal mental health care at the local level. This companion workbook includes tips and templates to help you take action.

The BFUSA NICU Toolkit is designed to help NICUs incorporate evidence-based policies and practices. The goal is to maximize the use of breastfeeding and human milk and normalize feeding processes in ways that are supportive to infants and their families. The Toolkit includes the NICU Resources document pictured to the right, as well as related instructional materials to help users become familiar with and make use of these resources to implement improved practices.

Several tools from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) to help your organization spread the word using different strategies. Rather than choosing to focus energy and resources on one or the other, they recommend using a combination to connect with stakeholders, customers and parents to further the message.

This Birth Plan Template allows families to outline their preferences for the birth process and inform their healthcare provider of important considerations. It covers areas such as preexisting medical conditions, birth team and support system, labor and delivery methods, positions and medications, and newborn care.

This Birth Plan Template allows families to outline their preferences for the birth process and inform their healthcare provider of important considerations. It covers areas such as preexisting medical conditions, labor and delivery methods, positions and medications, and newborn care.

This brochure is designed to build a foundation of sickle cell knowledge, deepening the understanding of sickle cell disease and how it can affect your body. This brochure can help a reader, EXPLORE what sickle cell is, UNDERSTAND the impact hemoglobin Sickle has on the body, LEARN MORE about available treatment options to discuss with your doctor, & EXPERIENCE a stronger partnership with your care team. These topics can help to reinforce and build on your sickle cell knowledge, allowing you to spark more meaningful conversations with your care team.

An infographic that provides considerations and things to remember when bedsharing with your baby

Benefits of birth spacing list compiled by Contra Costa County Health.

This infographic highlights key considerations for health care systems on how to successfully convene and maintain a consumer advisory board.

The Birth Spacing Toolkit provides information to parents about the importance of waiting at least 18 to 24 months after a live birth before attempting the next pregnancy. Shorter intervals between pregnancies are associated with high-risk pregnancies and births. Also included with this toolkit are guidelines for making the most of the materials within the toolkit. Most of which can be used as part of strategies already used to communicate with the people, groups and communities served.

The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for every black person that engages in maternity care. The NAABB wants each black woman and birthing person to know their rights and to have the tools to confidently exercise these rights. The Bill of Rights also serves as guidance for government programs, hospitals, maternity providers and others as they transform their policies, procedures, and practices to meet the needs of Black birthing people.

Many Black families and individuals have concerns and questions about COVID vaccinations. The AD Council COVID collaborative have created a toolkit to make it easy to educate your community members about COVID-19 vaccines.

BMMA has created this social media toolkit as a resource to assist all campaign participants with amplifying BMHW24 across networks and channels. The theme below will highlight the widespread restrictions on abortion care access coupled with rising cases of criminalization due to pregnancy loss which continues to widen the gaps of adverse maternal and birth outcomes in the U.S.

The Perinatal Equity Initiatives (PEI) of Riverside and San Bernardino counties have partnered to launch a maternal health equity campaign to increase awareness of the growing number of maternal and infant mortality in the Black community. The campaign’s theme is Rallying Around Sisters: Redefining and Strengthening the Village, intentionally chosen to highlight the importance of community in combating the alarming statistics related to Black maternal and infant mortality.

Almost 40% of Black mothers and birthing people experience MMH conditions. Compared to white women, Black women are twice as likely to experience MMH conditions but half as likely to receive treatment. This Fact Sheet discusses how social determinants of health impact Black people, includes information about Black-women led organizations addressing maternal health, and identifies barriers to care as well as strategies to overcome these barriers.

Created by BreastfeedLA, this Breastfeeding and Lactation Advocacy toolkit has several goals:
-To be a resource for breastfeeding advocates so that they can better serve breastfeeding and & lactating parents and families;
-To educate parents and families about their rights and how to advocate for themselves;
-To serve as a resource for employers and community organizations who employ lactating parents and individuals;
-To serve as a resource for policy makers to enact policies that better serve breastfeeding and lactating individuals and families.

A one-page flyer to share information about BrightLife Kids — a no-cost behavioral health resource built to support kids ages 0–12 who live in California.

Infographic guide to giving your child a healthy nutritional start from infancy to 2 years old. To find more information, this infographic is part of a larger webpage full of resources that will help you learn more about the Dietary Guidelines for healthy eating across the lifespan from birth to older adulthood.

This infographic explores what causes sickling in sickle cell and how it affects the body.

Center for Health Care Strategies, October, 2022: This tool aims to help providers better understand the impact of their own bias and to better serve patients and families of color. It also includes a handout for patients and families on preparing for medical appointments, which can support effective engagement with providers.

Check out this new e-book and supporting materials developed to educate mothers, birthing people, and healthcare stakeholders about the diverse range of healthcare workers who offer support through a range of reproductive and sexual health events such as pregnancy, infertility, loss, and the postpartum period. These materials are culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and gender inclusive. We created this resource to offer informational support during a time that can be overwhelming for people and their families.

CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public’s health.

The California Black Birth Justice Agenda seeks to amplify and uplift coordinated, strategic actions to advance birth justice for Black Californians, and subsequently Californians of all races and ethnicities. This agenda is a tool and a call to action for everyone–including our policymakers, health systems, health insurance plans, community-based organizations, professional associations, and more.

The California Preterm Birth Initiative conducts and funds transdisciplinary research across the reproductive life course to probe risk and resilience factors and to identify promising interventions that can turn the curve on the preterm birth epidemic.

Guide for parents on how to safely care for oneself, so they can properly care for their baby throughout the night.

These health literacy fact sheets can help stakeholders understand, assess, and improve health literacy practices. The fact sheets define health literacy, highlight its important connection to health equity, and outline ways to measure and improve limited health literacy through written communications, patient-provider dialogue, and enhanced organizational practices.

This clinical guide was by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) and provides comprehensive, national guidance for optimal management of pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder. This guide can help healthcare professionals and patients determine the most clinically appropriate action for a particular situation and informs individualized treatment decisions.

Infographic for healthcare professionals on the statistics behind SIDS and safe sleep. Educates healthcare professionals on how to guide their patients through safe co-sleeping practices.

Infographic that uses visuals to represent the dangers of co sleeping and preventative measures parents can take when bed sharing.

NACCHO's Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Resources Library is a compilation of resources to advance the continuation of breastfeeding during the first 1,000 days.

This Blueprint, developed with a public health lens, aims to increase local capacity to implement community-driven approaches to support chest/ breastfeeding, centered on the needs of populations disproportionately impacted by structural barriers that leads to low rates of breastfeeding. The goal of this resource is to ensure that chest/breastfeeding support services are continuous, accessible, and coordinated, and that community spaces are consistently supportive of chest/breastfeeding families. It is intended for any local-level organization and individual that interacts with pregnant and postpartum families. This document provides seven recommendations to establish CoC and strengthen the landscape of support for chest/breastfeeding within communities. These recommendations are categorized into two themes: improvements within the community infrastructure and capacity building of the lactation workforce.

When your baby won't stop crying, it can be very upsetting. Know that it is normal for your baby to cry. The average newborn cries two to three hours a day, and sometimes more. Sometimes it may seem like your baby never stops crying, and all parents find it hard to cope with crying. It may seem like your baby cries more than others, but ALL babies cry a lot. Reference this brochure for steps on how to soothe your baby.

A manual for service providers supporting women's mental health in pregnancy and postpartum.

Learn the research behind the causes, risk factors, and impacts of paternal depression with this fact sheet.

The Genesee County Fatherhood Initiative provides a variety of programs and services for fathers, including parenting classes, support groups, and financial assistance. This toolkit helps support fathers navigate breastfeeding.

This publication, supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, offers valuable insights into the potential connection between traumatic experiences and the challenging symptoms individuals may face. It provides guidance on identifying and understanding the impact of trauma on mental health and offers practical, safe strategies for symptom relief and healing. The project's collaboration with mental health consumers ensures that the content is informed by real-world experiences and tailored to empower individuals on their path to recovery.

This brochure is meant to help mothers and birthing people, families, and their advocates understand the signs of maternal depression and the interdependence between caregiver-child health and well-being.

This brochure is meant to help mothers and birthing people, families, and their advocates understand the signs of maternal depression and the interdependence between caregiver-child health and well-being.

This toolkit was created to be used as a guide to help guide conversations and to educate around the topic of domestic violence. This toolkit is filled with tools to navigate Domestic Violence situations, resources, and more.

The Mental Health Colorado foundation created this toolkit to help families, community advocates, Early Childhood Councils, early childhood professionals, and local leaders work together to assess, identify, prioritize, and fund early childhood mental health supports. Our organization is committed to helping advocates implement mental health strategies to support young children and their families across Colorado. This toolkit will give you an overarching plan for addressing early childhood mental health and promoting strategies in your community. It contains resources and steps you can use to ensure every child has a path to success.

The CMQCC Early Elective Delivery Task Force worked collaboratively with the March of Dimes and the California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, to create the Elimination of Non-medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries Before 39 Weeks Gestational Age toolkit. The goals of the Toolkit are to decrease deliveries before 39 weeks in California and to help disseminate and determine best practices for prevention of early deliveries and to outline the most effective strategies for supporting California health care providers in implementing those practices.

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was developed to screen postpartum women for depression in an outpatient setting. It is a 10 question screen that takes about 3-5 minutes to complete, and is easy to score. The EPDS asks the patient how she has been feeling over the last seven days. It has been validated for use during both pregnancy and the post-partum period. It has been translated into 23 languages.

The CMQCC Early Elective Delivery Task Force worked collaboratively with the March of Dimes and the California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, to create the Elimination of Non-medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries Before 39 Weeks Gestational Age toolkit. The goals of the Toolkit are to decrease deliveries before 39 weeks in California and to help disseminate and determine best practices for prevention of early deliveries and to outline the most effective strategies for supporting California health care providers in implementing those practices.

The CMQCC Early Elective Delivery Task Force worked collaboratively with the March of Dimes and the California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, to create the Elimination of Non-medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries Before 39 Weeks Gestational Age toolkit.

The Blueprint addresses the pressing issue of inequitable access to donor milk, which can have a profound impact on the health and well-being of vulnerable infants and their families. By providing evidence-based strategies and solutions, the Blueprint encourages healthcare providers, policymakers, and funders to implement sustainable and inclusive practices to support equitable access to donor milk.

NACCHO and the Breastfeeding Public Health Partners (BPHP) have developed a new Lactation Equity & Inclusive Language Toolkit. The toolkit encourages local health departments and other stakeholders to use language and imagery that reflect the different ways people (including the LGBTQIA+ community) experience parenting and lactation. The toolkit also has a repository filled with inclusive lactation resources and a glossary of equitable lactation and maternal-child health terms.

This toolkit will provide an overview of established approaches to creating and sustaining partnerships with RIM communities and RIM-led/serving organizations. Issues such as engaging, relating to one another, determining a common agenda, assessing needs, sharing work, and planning for and sustaining relationships are covered. The toolkit also addresses strategies to address challenges and create a mutually beneficial engagement.

This toolkit is an introduction to advocacy and the tools that can be used to push for change in communities to advance maternal health and health equity. This guide provides background information on the U.S. maternal health crisis, effective solutions, and tools to help make change and reach local policymakers. Change takes time, but progress is possible. The movement for maternal health and birth justice is crucial.

This FAQ by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists answers questions about the benefits of exercise after pregnancy, types of exercises that are recommended, and how to get started after giving birth.

This FAQ by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists answers questions about the safety and benefits of exercise during pregnancy and the types of exercises that are recommended.

The National Fatherhood Initiative has developed this assessment for providers and organizations to use to assess the father-friendliness of your organization and gain access to strategic planning guides and case studies of how others have used the Father Friendly Check-Up.

A website dedicated to providing information, advice, and content specifically geared towards fathers and fathers-to-be. The website covers a wide range of topics related to parenting, fatherhood, and family life, including articles, guides, and advice on topics such as pregnancy, child development, parenting tips, product recommendations, and lifestyle content. Fatherly aimed to support and engage with modern dads and promote their active involvement in their children's lives.

Brochure with tips and tricks on how fathers can be prepared to help with breastfeeding.

The confidential and anonymous resource for those seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. Enter address, city, zip code, or facility to find a locagtion nearby.

This page offers tips and practices for fathers struggling with substance abuse themselves, or for those seeking strategies to talk with their children about drugs and alcohol. Each bullet point on this website explores different resources related to tips and best practices regarding substance abuse.

Innovating Education in Reproductive Health produces and distributes sexual and reproductive health courses for health care learners training in states where in-clinic abortion is difficult or impossible to access. They generate, curate, and disseminate free curricula and learning tools about sexual and reproductive health, including abortion, in order to transform health professions education.

This easy-to-use self-administered patient questionnaire is used as a screening tool and severity measure for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has developed a Guide for Integrating Mental Health Care into Obstetric Practice. It provides strategies for operationalizing mental health screening, assessment, treatment, referral, monitoring, and follow-up in obstetric practices.

This guide provides information about how staff in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services can provide mental health promotion, prevention, treatment, and care.

This free Infant Vitality Toolkit helps men learn how to be the best dads they can be to help their babies grow, learn and thrive. It discusses topics such as Career & Life Planning, Dads & Child Support, Dads Role in Breastfeeding, and more.

Health Connect One created a storybook that highlights the experiences of doulas and their challenges with reimbursement. The storybook features firsthand accounts from doulas across the United States, detailing their experiences with insurance companies, Medicaid, and other challenges they face in their work.

This toolkit will help teens reflect on themselves and their relationships, connect with important people in their lives through deeper conversations and activities, and develop the skills needed for successful relationships now and in the future.

This infographic explains the Health Equity Framework and how social, economic, and environmental conditions affect health in a number of ways.

The Healthy Relationship Toolkit, explores many of the different types of relationships we have as adults and pays particular attention to intimate partner relationships. The toolkit allows providers an opportunity to explore the onset and impact of abuse within a relationship - exploring both overt abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour. The toolkit goes on to provide the opportunity to discuss consent and how to ask for help if have experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence.

The purpose of the Hospital Action Guide is two-fold. First, it will help hospital teams including physicians, nurses, quality improvement leaders, and obstetric champions understand the drivers of inequities in maternal care and deepen the understanding of how and why racism, discrimination, and implicit bias are root causes of maternal inequities. Second, the Hospital Action Guide will provide hospital maternity teams with a sample of equity-centered tools and resources that go beyond California’s Implicit Bias Training and may translate into real change in culture and patient care.

This CDC brochure equips you with the knowledge and tools to protect your children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Learn how even small amounts of smoke exposure can impact their health, and discover strategies to create a smoke-free haven for your loved ones. Breathe easy, knowing you're giving your kids the healthiest start possible!

This guide is meant to be a tool to help the many voices supporting and working on Early Relational Health to speak the same language and spread awareness, spark interest, advocate holistically, and accelerate change.

Comprehensive handout with easy-to-digest text and graphics outlining the proper steps to keep a breast pump kit clean to help prevent contamination and protect a baby from infection.

The Improving Health Care Response to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP) toolkit was developed by the HDP Task Force to support timely recognition and response to maternal hypertension and preeclampsia. This version updates the 2014 California Department of Public Health and CMQCC Preeclampsia Toolkit and contains expanded content to cover all HDP.

The Improving Health Care Response to Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy and Postpartum Toolkit was developed by the Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy and Postpartum Task Force as a resource for obstetrics, primary care and emergency medicine providers who interact with women during prenatal care or the postpartum period.

The CMQCC OB Hemorrhage Task Forc developed the Improving Health Care Response to Obstetric Hemorrhage toolkit to help obstetrical providers, clinical staff, hospitals and healthcare organizations develop methods within their facilities for timely recognition and an organized, swift response to hemorrhage.

The primary aim of Improving Health Care Response to Preeclampsia: A California Toolkit to Transform Maternity Care is to guide and support obstetrical providers, clinical staff, hospitals and healthcare organizations to develop methods within their facilities for timely recognition and an organized, swift response to preeclampsia.

This infographic defines health literacy and its importance to improving health outcomes and lowering health care costs. It also highlights ways health care organizations can better support the people and communities they serve with clear, effective health information. For additional insights on improving health literacy practices, view the health literacy fact sheets, developed by the Center for Health Care Strategies.

This infographic defines health literacy and its importance to improving health outcomes and lowering health care costs. It also highlights ways health care organizations can better support the people and communities they serve with clear, effective health information. For additional insights on improving health literacy practices, view the health literacy fact sheets, developed by the Center for Health Care Strategies.

This toolkit contains information about breastfeeding promotion in the inpatient setting, designed to assist health care organizations and hospital teams in planning and implementing performance improvement projects. The approach described in this toolkit can be modified to the specific circumstances and goals for breastfeeding support across a variety of settings. This resource is not intended as a prescriptive manual on how to implement breastfeeding support programs, rather it describes the experience from the perspective of a large health care system and provides tactics and tools to facilitate the process.

This tool emphasizes the significance of patient and family engagement assessments in evaluating existing strategies and understanding the care experience. It provides practical considerations for pediatric care teams, including securing long-term funding, dedicating staff time, and obtaining leadership support. The tool offers insights on selecting appropriate assessment methods, with applicability to providers serving patients of all ages.

These PowerPoint slides are part of a breastfeeding curriculum prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Inclusive Communication Surrounding Childbirth, Lactation, and Infant Feeding.

Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support during the prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum periods of pregnancy. Doulas are shown to improve health outcomes for the pregnant person and their infant, including reducing high-risk pregnancies, low birthweight babies, and rates of cesarean sections, as well as increasing breastfeeding initiation rates.

This toolkit provides practical information to help state Medicaid and CHIP agencies maximize the use of existing authorities to increase postpartum care access, quality, and equity for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries. The toolkit also includes a strategy checklist and suggestions for partnering with Medicaid and CHIP managed care plans (MCPs) to implement QI strategies.

This guide aims to assist Health Centers, Domestic Violence Programs, and Civil Legal Aid Organizations in tackling and preventing Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, and Exploitation.

This comprehensive document is intended to help you locate breastfeeding clinics and resources in the Inland Empire that will fit your needs. For more information on breastfeeding resources, visit wic.sbcounty.gov.

Connect with knowledgeable providers near you that support in various perinatal support areas (mental health, physical health, birth prep, etc)

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) , in collaboration with Joslyn Levy & Associates (JLA), is pleased to announce the newly added resource Intersection of Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences Formative, Process, and Outcomes Evaluation Template.

This template offers a structured guide for developing formative, process, and outcome evaluation plans, aligning with strategic goals. It helps organizations assess program feasibility, monitor activities, and evaluate long-term impacts on target populations. The resource includes worksheets for brainstorming, creating a logic model, and developing an evaluation roadmap. Designed for both new and existing programs, it supports ongoing assessment and improvement, ensuring robust, evidence-based community health interventions and fostering sustainable outcomes.

The Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition released the "LGBTQIA2S+ Reference for Professionals," a resource developed to help guide professionals working with LGBTQIA2S+ families in their lactation journeys and provide better care. The guide contains resources that are beneficial for both providers and families.

Esta tarjeta postal es parte de la iniciativa “La salud mental de las mamás es muy importante” del Programa Nacional de Educación de Salud Materna e Infantil (NCMHEP, por sus siglas en inglés) del Instituto Nacional de Salud Infantil y Desarrollo Humano. El NCMHEP es una alianza de más de 30 asociaciones, organizaciones y agencias federales dedicadas a la salud materna e infantil. La tarjeta postal ofrece información a las personas que están preocupadas por algún ser querido que podría tener señales de depresión y ansiedad relacionadas con el embarazo.

The LATCH Tool was created by the Winter 2022 Healthy Start Breastfeeding Cohort. The tool is designed for lactation counselors, case managers, and others who work with mothers throughout the continuum of care. The tool looks at each phase of the continuum (preconception, pregnancy, birth, fourth trimester, and postpartum/motherhood) and identifies potential risk factors, protective factors, questions to ask, and potential interventions that can be taken to support breastfeeding – with space for notes.

ACOG recognizes the importance of educational tools to help ob-gyns and other women’s health care professionals address perinatal mental health conditions. To this end, ACOG is sharing the Lifeline for Moms Perinatal Mental Health Tool KitTM, developed by the UMass Chan Medical School and reviewed by members of ACOG’s Maternal Mental Health Expert Work Group, to provide actionable information, algorithms, and clinical pearls to support detection, assessment, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

The Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA), in collaboration with organizations such as Love Is Respect, Let’s Be Real and Break the Cycle, are uniting communities around the world to educate and raise awareness about teen dating violence, the warning signs of abusive relationships and what we can do to protect ourselves. Statistics show many teens are impacted by toxic relationships each year. This toolkit is aimed to educate and inform students about how love should heal and never hurt.

The blue dot is the national symbol for maternal mental health survivorship, support, and solidarity. The blue dot symbol is owned by the community and is free for anyone to use.

The Purpose of #MMHWeek2024 Toolkit is to: Raise awareness of maternal mental health disorders, Proliferate the blue dot as the symbol of solidarity and support, Combat stigma and shame

This toolkit provides providers with ways to help patients who suffer from sleeplessness (including pharmaceutical means); including a course of action plan, common etiologies, and multiple screening tools for unhealthy maternal sleeping patterns. This toolkit includes resources for patients as well, such as a Pregnancy Bedtime Checklist and a “prescription” request form to give to their doctor.

A resource for obstetric care providers and patients. The Policy Center recently refreshed their "Menu of Prevention and Treatment Options for Maternal Mental Health" to reflect the latest evidence-based interventions and treatments. This comprehensive resource is designed for use by obstetricians, midwives, and family practice providers who provide maternity care, however, can be referred to by patients and other treating providers, as well. The menu serves as a tangible tool that can be printed and utilized during discussions with patients who screen positive or are at risk for maternal mental health disorders.

The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a 15-item self-report screening instrument that can be used to identify clients most likely to have bipolar disorder. The MDQ assists in identifying bipolar disorder and distinguishing it from other mood disturbances in clinical populations.

This toolkit introduces best practices to support and improve the quality of care for substance exposed mothers and newborns. Throughout the toolkit, the terms mother or maternal or she or her are used in reference to the birthing person. We recognize not all birthing people identify as mothers or women. We believe all birthing people are equally deserving of patient-centered care that helps them attain their full potential and live authentic, healthy lives.

This fact sheet created by the National Institute for Children's Health Qaulity adresses common myths and facts related to SUID, SIDS, and creating a safe sleep environment from the National Institutes of Health and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

This toolkit was created by the National Harm Reduction Coalition, this information is intended for use by pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, their loved ones, and their service providers. Their goal is to promote the overall health and well-being of pregnant people who use substances and their families. For many people, upon finding out they are pregnant, they may wonder about reducing or stopping their use. It is important to know that there are many steps that can be taken, related to substance use or not, to have a healthy pregnancy.

The NIDA Quick Screen-ASSIST is a two-part screening tool. The NIDA Quick Screen 9 consists of one stem question and then assesses use of: 1) alcohol, 2) tobacco products, 3) prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons, and 4) illegal drugs.

For Medical Prescribers Only!! -- Provider Resource

Free, expert consultation line. Connected with a perinatal psychiatrist within 24 hours who can provide advice on diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for preconception, and pregnant and postpartum women. NOT an emergency hotline.

877-499-4773

The Postpartum Pact provides an excellent opportunity for the couple to sit down together and review their previous experience with postpartum depression and/or prepare for an upcoming postpartum period. If you have experienced postpartum depression and are concerned about how you might feel after a subsequent pregnancy, or, if you have a history of depression at any time in your life and want to prepare emotionally for an upcoming birth, it will be helpful to go over this pact with your partner.

This toolkit will provide insight into overcoming common challenges to sustainability of working with RIM
communities, such as long-term integration into existing programming, partnership misalignment, and funding. Examples and a case study illustrating material covered in the toolkit will also be included. This toolkit is intended for local health department (LHD) and nonprofit organization (NPO) administrators, program managers, and staff delivering direct services to RIM communities interested in learning about and identifying tools and resources to support the facilitation of health and wraparound services supporting RIM populations.

Through targeted information and education campaigns, the Communications and Outreach Unit develops outreach and educational materials to heighten public awareness about the Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) and provide communications technical assistance to local health departments and funded agencies.

A guide intended to provide basic information and enhance cultural competence for service providers who provide or coordinate services in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

This easy to use patient questionnaire is a self-administered version of the PRIME-MD diagnostic instrument for common mental disorders. The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the nine DSM-IV criteria as "0" (not at all) to "3" (nearly every day). It has been validated for use in primary care. It is not a screening tool for depression but it is used to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment. However, it can be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression in at-risk populations - eg, those with coronary heart disease or after stroke.

The PASS is a valid and reliable 31-item self-report instrument designed to screen for problematic anxiety in antenatal and postpartum women. It differentiates between high and low risk for presenting with an anxiety disorder by measuring four domains that address specific symptoms of anxiety as they present in perinatal women.

The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health has developed a patient safety bundle on perinatal mental health conditions to support best practices that make birth safer. Perinatal mental health conditions refer to mood, anxiety, and anxiety-related disorders occurring during pregnancy or within a year of delivery. The bundle includes introductory videos, perinatal mental health condition implementation details and resources, and more.

Resources and facts about mental health for individuals considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, or postpartum as well as practitioners.

A tool for those who are planning a pregnancy that will tell you all you need to know about how to improve the health of your future pregnancy and child/ren. Posed as a short quiz, just answer the questions honestly and get a list tailored to areas of care you should focus on in addition to resources that may help.

The Policy Center released a 2-page printable Maternal Mental Health (MMH) fact sheet. The fact sheet gives an overview of MMH facts on prevalence, risk factors, disparities, and more. Download and share this resource.

While mothers of any race can face mental health conditions during pregnancy and after childbirth, American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) women experience higher rates than the average population (Foley & Strunz, 2022). Though the body of research is still growing in the U.S., initial data on the prevalence of maternal depression for AI/AN women in the United States ranges from 14-30% (Heck, 2021).

One page fact sheet that walks patients through what postpartum depression feels like/looks like, how they can work through it, and what partners can do to help.

50+ virtual support groups conducted using a peer-to-peer support model. Groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”

Every 1st Monday 5:00pm PST

This is a place where dads, partners, extended family members or other support people, and professionals can find some answers and support from an expert – and from other men. You’ll find honest and compassionate talk about the adjustment to parenthood, information about how fatherhood can affect you, and some helpful advice.

Chat Number: 1-800-944-8766
Participant Code: 73162#

Every Wednesday, 9:00am PST

During these sessions you can connect with other moms and talk with a PSI expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from the privacy of your own phone. There is no need to pre-register or give your name. These sessions, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, are informational only and open to anyone with questions and concerns. Limited to the first 15 callers.

Chat Number: 1-800-944-8766
Participant Code: 73162

The Pregnancy and Substance Use Harm Reduction Toolkit provides comprehensive information on supporting the overall health and well-being of pregnant people who use substances and their families. This work is written, edited, and informed by people who have lived experience of substance use and pregnancy.

This toolkit was developed by the National Harm Reduction Coalition in collaboration with the Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction. It is written for pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, their loved ones, and their service providers, to start the conversation about plans, hopes, goals, and dreams. This toolkit was written, edited, and informed by people with lived experience of substance use and pregnancy.

This document includes information and resources on common Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) treatment questions, Plans of Safe Care, and child welfare/child protective services. It is designed to help pregnant and parenting people affected by SUDs understand the child welfare system and how to prepare for their baby’s safe and healthy arrival.

Health centers and domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) advocacy programs are natural partners given their shared mission to improve the health, wellness, and safety of their clients. Use this toolkit to build a comprehensive and sustainable response to intimate partner violence (IPV) and human trafficking (HT) in your health center, in partnership with social service organizations.

The Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5) is a 5-item screen that was designed to identify individuals with probable PTSD in primary care settings. The measure begins with an item which assesses lifetime exposure to traumatic events.

Improving maternal safety and outcomes in the U.S. is a top priority. Clinicians and hospitals have worked hard to improve outcomes, but it is important to continue to pursue advancements in maternal care. This checklist from AHA was created to be used to support efforts to optimize maternal safety and outcomes. This tool can be adapted to birth volume and the population you serve and is applicable to hospitals of all sizes. The actions outlined below are based on evidence from the literature and on the expertise of professional groups including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC).

Psychosis is the term used to describe conditions that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Because psychosis involves a break in reality, a person experiencing psychosis may be incapable of completing a symptom screening questionnaire directly, which is why there isn’t a psychosis screening tool. Family and those who are in close contact with the mother are often the first to notice behavior changes. The following psychosis symptom overview can assist families and providers in recognizing psychosis.

This document created by the National LGBT Health Education Center, includes important terms and
definitions, data, two more case scenarios, and expert-informed practices, offering suggestions for how any staff member within any health care organization can implement simple changes to improve the experiences of patients with non-binary gender identities.

This guide created by the National LGBT Health Education Center, has been developed to help health care staff provide an affirmative, inclusive, and respectful environment for all clients, with a focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.

This Queer and Trans Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit is an easy-to-use resource for providers, birth workers and those supporting queer and trans birthing people and families. Full of education, practical application and links to training and resources, it is an important tool to expand the conversation of perinatal mental health to better include everyone in our community.

California has passed a law (SB464) that requires perinatal clinicians to undergo implicit bias training, with the goal of improving care and outcomes for Black birthing people in particular. This project engaged Black birthing people, perinatal clinicians, and socio-legal scholars to produce evidence-based guidance for these trainings. The MEND project has released a planning guide for healthcare facilities based on findings from the MEND study. Review this website for planning guides, fact sheets, and resources for providers and patients.

Created by the Rural Health Information Hub, this toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support rural communities implementing maternal health programs across the United States. The modules in the toolkit contain resources and information focused on developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining rural programs to address the factors that affect and influence maternal health. Many factors can affect maternal health outcomes, including health status, health behaviors, access to healthcare and social services, and quality of healthcare, among other factors.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Infographic that provides a standard, unified working definition and set of principles for recovery that will help advance recovery opportunities for all Americans, and help to clarify these concepts for peers, families, funders, providers, and others.

Digital toolkit that shares resources regarding safe sleep, shareable content to use, and also resources from a variety of partners.

Statistical fact sheet that discusses risk factors of SIDS by baby age and preventative measures.

The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them with a means to meet their nutritional needs.

This infographic by NICHQ provides six simple tips for keeping babies safe when sleeping. Millions of babies across the country attend child-care, which makes child-care providers invaluable allies for championing infant safe sleep. Child-care providers can make sure that all babies in their care sleep in a safe environment and they can help share guidelines and recommended practices with the families they serve. This helpful infographic can empower child-care providers as safe sleep champions.

This guide helps you learn ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

One page info sheet on all things safe sleep for newborn babies. Discusses history, prevention, and tips.

A safe sleep environment can lower the chances of an infant dying of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes. NICHQ developed this handout and FAQ for non-parental caregivers in child-care settings. It is useful for centers and family child-care homes. Some of the recommendations may also be true for parents and families in their homes. Others are specific to the child-care environment.

Fact sheet discussing the dangers of improper bed sharing with babies and tips on how to safely co-sleeping.

This comprehensive safety planning guide is designed specifically for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals who may be experiencing intimate partner violence. It acknowledges the importance of taking steps to improve safety in the face of such challenges, offering practical advice for creating plans that are securely stored and kept away from potential abusers. By dispelling common misconceptions about intimate partner violence, this resource empowers victims to focus on concrete actions to enhance their safety, with the support of friends, family, advocates, and professionals.

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Toolkit for Adolescent Providers was designed for healthcare care providers but is applicable to many other providers, including school-based and youth program providers.

Brochure from smileSBC with tips on how to maintain adequate oral health during pregnancy.

Smile SBC has created a social media toolkit to raise awareness on the benefits of good oral health to children, their families and caregivers.

This fact sheet provides general information about how children are exposed to tobacco smoke in vehicles and provides tips for keeping a smoke-free car.

This fact sheet provides general information about how children are exposed to tobacco smoke in their homes and provides tips for keeping a smoke-free home.

This toolkit was created by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc (BMMA) as a resource to assist partners with amplifying Black Maternal Health Week 2023 (BMHW23) across their networks and channels. The toolkit includes messaging guidance around this year’s theme, <em>Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy</em>, along with sample social media messages, shareable graphics, a list of national digital activities, and other information to help you engage with the campaign and BMMA partners.

These are general guidelines for storing human milk at different temperatures. Various factors affect how long human milk can be stored safely. Such factors include milk volume, room temperature when milk is expressed, temperature fluctuations in the refrigerator and freezer, and cleanliness of the environment.

In California, as in the US overall, about one in five mothers / birthing people* suffers from maternal mental health (MMH) issues (also known as “perinatal mood and anxiety disorders”), negatively impacting the mother / birthing person and the child. The Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance created a fact sheet about maternal mental health and suicide.

This toolkit aims to help local health departments (LHDs) translate data from their Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Capacity Assessment Tool (known as SPACECAT) results into public health action. It provides information and guidance on how to start strengthening LHD capacity to address the intersection of suicide, overdose, and ACEs prevention.

Fathers play a critical role in children’s health and development, beginning in the prenatal period and continuing through early childhood and adolescence. Supporting father's mental health leads to better health outcomes and well-being of their children. This infographic was developed to promote better mental health for fathers.

The resources provided here can help systems and individuals understand the needs of pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders and support development of collaborative strategies and plans of safe care to increase access to treatment, recovery, and support for women, infants, and families.

This toolkit offers resources and tools to help local health departments (LHDs), non-profits (NPOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs) tailor health messaging for refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities. It includes examples and a case study.

Who Should Use This Toolkit: LHD administrators, program managers, and staff working with RIM communities, as well as NPO and CBO personnel looking for resources to enhance health and wraparound services for these populations.

This tip sheet, by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the National Child & Maternal Health Education Program, offers guidance on how to offer support for your loved one while pregnant or following childbirth.

This tip sheet, by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the National Child & Maternal Health Education Program, offers guidance on how to offer support for your loved one while pregnant or following childbirth. Available in both English and Spanish.

This tip sheet, by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the National Child & Maternal Health Education Program, offers guidance on how to offer support for your loved one while pregnant or following childbirth. Available in both English and Spanish.

This toolkit is intended to provide you with information on Tennessee's laws and requirements, how to involve your community, and smart implementation and sustainability. This toolkit also includes a series of
supplementary information contained under the "Resources" section at www.centerstone.org/teen.

Pregnant mothers who text BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411 receive free text messages three times per week, timed to their due date or their baby's birth date, through pregnancy and up until the baby's first birthday. Text4baby sends personalized messages directly to you, and the texts have information you can trust because they are developed by experts from all over the country. There is also an app that provides additional information about baby's development, pregnancy, childcare tips, and more.

This Birth Plan Template allows families to outline their preferences for the birth process and inform their healthcare provider of important considerations. It covers areas such as preexisting medical conditions, labor and delivery methods, positions and medications, and newborn care - including feeding.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the differences between these professions, specifically: doulas, community health workers (CHWs), and peer support specialists -shedding light on their roles, qualifications, and contributions toward maternal mental health.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

The Hotline offers callers:

-Phone or text access to professional counselors
-Real-time support and information
-Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
-Resources
-Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups
-Culturally sensitive support
-Counselors who speak English and Spanish
-Interpreter services in 60 languages

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide hospitals and birth centers with recommendations that promote health equity and justice to better serve Black communities. The toolkit is based on the lived experiences of 85 Black families, who participated in a NICU study and is also sourced from current literature on the subject.

This tip sheet, created by the American Academy of Pediatrics, can help pediatric health care professionals effectively address and begin to mitigate the negative impact of racism, bias, and discrimination on the physical and mental health and well-being of their patients and families within the context of a health supervision visit in any health care setting.

This toolkit by the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, offers a menu of various evidence-based strategies for the reduction of primary cesarean birth that can be adapted to fit the circumstances and resources of each individual hospital. While the majority of the toolkit is meant to guide individual hospital and provider-level change, it also includes guidance to inform state, county and hospital system-level change.

Advice from experienced dads for new dads.

The FEDM Toolkit below is designed to help you share the concept of family-engaged developmental monitoring with partners and stakeholders and provide real life examples of application and practice.

The pediatric field can better support the health and well-being of children and families throughout the lifespan by taking steps to transform care and involving patients and families in the process. This infographic illustrates three key strategies to transform child health care, along with practical examples, to be more anti-racist and family-centered.

This website, developed by the Center for Health Care Strategies, provides resources from trauma-informed care leaders across the country to help improve patient outcomes, increase patient and staff resilience, and reduce avoidable health care service use and costs. While geared toward health care, many of these lessons from this website can be applied elsewhere, including in social services and education.

This toolkit will provide local health departments (LHDs) and non-profit organizations (NPOs) an overview of trauma-informed approaches when working with RIM communities that have experienced traumas across multiple contexts, at the individual, interpersonal, and collective or systemic levels. By leveraging trauma-informed approaches, LHDs and NPOs can engender trust and meaningful engagement with RIM communities, which is crucial to service uptake and improved health outcomes. A case study also will be included.

This factsheet, produced by the Southern Birth Justice Network and Forward Together, offers facts about Doulas and how they can be beneficial to families going through the birthing process. The factsheet, produced for Florida, but universally applicable, is available in English and Spanish.

Children and families need a health care system that serves their unique needs and supports opportunities for life-long health and well-being. The current system, however, fails too many children, especially Black, Indigenous, Latino, and other children of color. The pediatric field can better support children and families by taking steps to transform care beyond medical care and involving children and families in the process. This fact sheet outlines the need for child health care transformation and offers strategies to incorporate an anti-racist and family-centered focus.

Website that walks dads through breastfeeding support. Website includes articles for dads, and also a step by step exploration guide to breastfeeding and all it entails.

This informative infographic shines a light on alcoholism, offering valuable insights into its impact and consequences.

WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, provides vital support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Through WIC, participants receive nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthcare referrals, ensuring healthier pregnancies, infancy, and early childhood development. WIC provides eligible participants with vouchers or an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to purchase specific nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, and infant formula.