Maternal Wellness Program
California Health Collaborative’s integrative perinatal wellness program (s) support birthing people, moms, dads and their families at risk of a mood disorder. In addition, the perinatal wellness program (s) partner with medical providers, hospitals and behavioral health providers to create a comprehensive plan of care which supports both the patient, family, and the provider.
1 in 5 mothers. 1 in 10 dads.
Experience perinatal depression or anxiety.
Perinatal Wellness of Fresno County
Perinatal Wellness of Fresno County
Perinatal Wellness was developed to work specifically with pregnant and post- partum birthing persons experiencing mood disorders and anxiety. Our staff consists of a Care Navigator, and Maternal Behavioral Health Professional who all work together with the birthing person and her family to develop a comprehensive care plan so that she can feel better and return to wellness. Perinatal Wellness focuses on combating social determinants of health: food insecurity, relationships, employment, access to medical and behavioral health care. Through weekly one-on-one in-person visits, the care coordinator will administer evidence based assessments and screening tools, provide health education, linkage to resources, and help with appointment tracking and goal setting.
PRETERM BIRTH:
In 2019, 1 in 10 babies (10.0% of live births) was born preterm in Fresno county. The rate of preterm birth in Fresno county is highest for black infants (13.9%), followed by American Indian/Alaska Natives (12.0%), Hispanics (9.5%), Asian/Pacific Islanders (9.0%) and whites (8.6%). Our perinatal program empowers women through awareness and education in hopes of reducing this disparity.
ACE AWARE:
Our perinatal programs support both the family and provider(s) in understanding how to screen, address, and manage stress during pregnancy. Traumatic events that occur before or during a woman’s pregnancy may impact the development of her pregnancy, unborn child, and self. Our program uses a trauma informed approach that even applies to an infant in utero.
PERINATAL WELLNESS:
- Counseling services
- Case coordination
- Collaborative community education and awareness
- Linkage to local support groups
- Maternal screenings in alternative and nontraditional setting
- Family case management and planning
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Pregnant or have had an infant within 12 months
- Pregnancy loss within the last 12 months
- Fresno County resident
CONTACT PROGRAM:
Elizabeth C. Maldonado
Care Navigator
Phone: 559.801.1598
Fax: 559.244.4589
Email: ecastromaldonado@healthcollaborative.org
Perinatal Wellness of Fresno County Coalition
Schedule: Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
Contact: Alexandra Addo-Boateng
Email: aaddo-boateng@healthcollaborative.org
Community Network Building:
- Support: providers, medical and behavioral health
- Provider training: perinatal mood disorders and anxiety
- Referrals: establishing a referral process within your practice
- Increase local network
Alexandra Addo-Boateng
Director of Perinatal Services
Phone: 559.244.4581
Fax: 559.244.4589
Email: addo-boateng@healthcollaborative.org