Create A Community Support Program For Moms
Community Mom Support Program
A simple, shareable program to support mothers during pregnancy and postpartum
⭐ Overview
This program outlines clear, easy-to-implement ways any community, workplace, faith group, or group of friends can organize support for mothers. It focuses on practical help, emotional support, and access to essential resources.
1. Support Circles
Create small groups (3–6 people) who commit to supporting one mom. - Each circle designates a coordinator. - Support lasts from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum.
Circle Responsibilities: - Weekly check-ins (text, call, or in-person) - Meal support schedule - Transportation or errand help when needed - Encouragement and emotional support
2. Practical Help Plan
🛒 Household & Errand Support
• Grocery drop-offs
• Light cleaning
• Laundry help
• Help with older children
Meal Train
• Members sign up for 2–3 meal drop-offs per week during the first 8 weeks postpartum. • Include easy snacks and hydration options.
3. Health & Wellness Support 👶 Appointment Support
• Offer transportation to prenatal and postpartum visits. • Help track important warning signs.
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🧠 Mental Health Awareness
Share a simple checklist with moms: - "I feel overwhelmed most days" - "I’m not sleeping even when baby
sleeps" - "I'm losing interest in things I used to enjoy" If any signs persist, encourage professional support.
4. Emotional Support Program 💬 Weekly Check-In Questions
• How are you really feeling today?
• What would make this week easier?
• Is there anything you need help with right now?
📦 Comfort Packages
Once per month: - Herbal tea or healthy snacks - Body care items - Uplifting notes or affirmations
5. Resource Network
Connect moms to: - Lactation consultants - Local parenting groups - Mental health supports - Government assistance programs (WIC, Medicaid, SNAP) - Free or low-cost childcare resources
6. Workplace Support (Optional Addition)
For organizations: - Provide flexible scheduling - Create lactation-friendly spaces - Offer paid leave when possible - Provide mental health resources or EAP information
7. Quick Start Checklist
• [ ] Form a support circle
• [ ] Set up a weekly check-in routine
• [ ] Launch a meal train for the postpartum period • [ ] Share the resource network list
• [ ] Create monthly comfort packages
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💛 Why This Works
Mothers thrive when they feel supported, seen, and connected. This program is designed to be simple,
flexible, and effective—making a real difference without overwhelming helpers.
Share this document with anyone interested in supporting moms in your community.
Post Partum Anxiety
Our physician partner Soha shares her personal story of post partum anxiety.
Post Partum Infection
Our physician partner Soha shares her personal story with a post partum c-section infection.
Post Partum DVT (Blood Clot)
Our founder Sarah shares her personal story with a post partum DVT (blood clot).
Prevention
Prevention tips
Prioritize your postpartum health. Start thinking about your postpartum care plan before you give birth. After childbirth, talk to your health care provider about your risk of a pregnancy-related complication and any special follow-up care you might need. Know the signs and symptoms of a problem.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also now recommends that postpartum care be an ongoing process rather than just a single visit after your delivery. Have contact with your health care provider within the first three weeks after delivery. Within 12 weeks after delivery, see your health care provider for a comprehensive postpartum evaluation. If you're having trouble making time for an appointment, talk to your provider. Reach out to family and friends for help with child care.
During this appointment your health care provider will check your mood and emotional well-being, discuss contraception and birth spacing, review information about infant care and feeding, talk about your sleep habits and issues related to fatigue, and do a physical exam. This might include a check of your abdomen, vagina, cervix and uterus to make sure you're healing well. This is a great time to talk about any concerns you might have, including resuming sexual activity and how you're adjusting to life with a new baby.
Also, any time you see a health care provider in the year after childbirth, be sure to share the date that you gave birth. This can help your provider know that your symptoms might be related to your recent pregnancy. - Mayo Clinic
Information on how to identify and seek help
Many postpartum complications can be successfully treated if they're identified early.
Seek emergency help if you have:
Chest pain
Obstructed breathing or shortness of breath
Seizures
Thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby
Call your health care provider if you have:
Bleeding and soaking through more than one pad an hour or blood clots the size of an egg or bigger
An incision that isn't healing
A red or swollen leg that's painful or warm to the touch
A temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher
A headache that doesn't get better, even after taking medication, or a bad headache with vision changes
