Baystate Parent Education/Lactation Services

Welcoming a child into the world can be an emotional roller coaster. Between hormone shifts and your body adjusting to other physical changes, it can take time to feel like yourself again. If you find yourself feeling sad, hopeless, or unable to find joy in the things you used to, and it won’t go away, it could be postpartum depression.
For resources and support, visit https://bit.ly/4aXOVHR

National Maternal Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call 1-833-943-5746.

The ​​​Postpartum Support International Hotline provides information, encouragement, and names of resources near you. Call or text "HELP" to 800-944-4773.

You can reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or having thoughts of su***de, seek help right away.

A C-section is not just a delivery it’s a major surgery where seven layers of skin, muscle & tissue are carefully cut through to bring a baby into the world.

And yet, within just six hours, the mother is expected to stand, walk, and begin caring for her newborn. If you’ve gone through a C-section, you haven’t just given birth you’ve faced pain, healing & motherhood all at once.

You are incredibly strong, and your strength deserves to be acknowledged.❤❤

Picture by Hilda Remkes. 📸
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Do we have any Baystate Babies born on May 4th?
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Have you reached out to schedule your visit with Welcome Family?
Welcome Family is partnering with Baystate Medical Center to offer a FREE one-time visit from a nurse who is experienced in supporting moms and newborns.

If you live in Springfield or Holyoke or delivered your newborn at Baystate Medical Center and live in a surrounding community, then you are eligible for a free home visit or phone call from a Welcome Family nurse up to eight weeks postpartum. The program is for any mom with a newborn regardless of income, age, or how many children you’ve had before.

During your visit, you’ll have up to 90 minutes with an experienced nurse who understands what you’re going through and who is there to answer your questions. You and your newborn will receive a clinical assessment, and you’ll get information about:

• Baby’s weight and health

• Calming your baby

• Eating well to keep you and your newborn healthy

• Feeding your baby, including lactation consultation

• Becoming a new parent

• Community resources

In addition to the visit, you will receive a follow-up phone call 2-3 weeks later, as well as a Welcome Family gift bag with useful items and information for you and your baby.

To schedule your visit call 413-533-3930 or click here to register:
https://www.criterionchild.com/index.php/programs/holyoke?utm_source=masslive&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=welcomefamilyholyoke&utm_content=hyperlink