Pregnancy Support

Family & Friends

Social support is important throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Research has demonstrated that there is a link between social relationships and different aspects of health and wellness. For example, perceived low social support can influence depressive symptoms during pregnancy. During pregnancy, emotional and tangible support provided by the expectant person’s family and friends is related to the expectant mother’s mental well-being. 

Resources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5668973/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1884933/

https://www.whattoexpect.com/

https://newmomhealth.com/

https://www.verywellmind.com/social-support-for-psychological-health-4119970

*Please refer to the “Doula Support” tab for more information about how a doula can support your pregnancy.

Meal Share

Food banks of Eastern Michigan
To locate a food bank in East Michigan click here or call 810-396-0220 for more information.

Food banks of Western Michigan
To locate a food bank in West Michigan click here or call 616-784-3250 for more information.

Food banks of Mid-Michigan
To locate a food bank in Mid-Michigan click here or call 517-702-3358 for more information.

Food banks of South Central Michigan
To locate a food bank in South Michigan click here or call 269- 964-3663 for more information.

Michigan Food Pantry Locator

https://www.foodpantries.org/st/michigan

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC is a nutrition program that helps families remain healthy during an important time of growth and development. WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education,

breastfeeding support, and referrals to other community programs that

support families’ health and well-being. WIC serves income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_4910—,00.html

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