The Day Hospital
At the Women & Infants Day Hospital, we believe that pregnant and postpartum women deserve specialized, comprehensive treatment in a comfortable setting. They deserve to receive treatment with medication from a healthcare provider with expertise in safely medicating pregnant and breastfeeding women. They deserve to be with other women suffering from psychiatric conditions at this time in their lives in order to help overcome the sense of shame and isolation that is particular to pregnant and post partum women with these conditions, in a setting that allows them to remain with their infants. This program is different from any other, and over 98% of our patients would recommend this or a similar program to others.
Did You Know...
In the USA, over 15% of women who give birth suffer from a mood disorder.
Postpartum depression:
• Remains widely misunderstood and under-recognized.
• Can strike ANYONE.
Meet Our Staff
Women & Infants’ Day Hospital is a recognized and sought-after training site for medical students, residents, interns, and fellows in psychiatry, psychology, social work, pediatrics, and internal medicine. The clinical staff currently includes one psychologist, one psychiatrist, two clinical social workers, and two clinical nurse specialists. There is also a full-time nursery attendant, receptionist and office practice manager.
National and International Recognition
The Day Hospital at Women & Infants Hospital has received national and international recognition for its innovative treatment approach. Site visitors and inquiries have come from across the country by other institutions interested in developing a similar treatment model of care.
Day Hospital Program Cooperative Care Center 2 Dudley Street, 1st floor Providence, RI 02905
Hours 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Contact Information Director Margaret Howard, PhD., 401-274-1122, extension 2870
Referrals to the Day Hospital
Referrals to the Day Hospital come from a variety of sources, including:
Women & Infants: • Affiliated outpatient behavioral health service • Inpatient psychiatric clinical service • Medical practices and clinics • Nurse line and lactation consultants • Social Work Department Community: • Hospitals • Ob/gyn practices • Pediatric practices • Therapists and other mental health providers Also: • Insurance companies • Out-of-state hospitals • Psychiatric hospital in Providence • Self referral/husband/friend • Visiting Nurse Associations
