A First for the Nation: Hospital Helps Moms-To-Be Cope with Stresses of Ongoing Pandemic

Public Health Out Loud

There is no denying that moms have it tough. If the pain of bearing a child isn’t enough, moms may also have to address a whirlwind of neurological and psychological changes that can impact their overall well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Pineda of Women’s Behavioral Health at Women & Infants Hospital joins our podcast hosts to spotlight a program that has helped improve the lives of women across Rhode Island.

As the medical director of the Women’s Day Program — a partial hospitalization program that’s become an increasingly important anchor for women during the pandemic — she digs into the services and resources available to expectant moms before and after pregnancy. Dr. Pineda also shares insights into the inequities women are facing that have become more pronounced as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

Join us for another episode with Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan to find out some of the options available for new mothers, and coping strategies to get through these troubling times.