Has your pregnancy or postpartum experience felt different than you expected?
You're not alone.
The Day Hospital is the nation’s first mom and baby partial hospital program for pregnant and postpartum birthing people (up to one year after delivery) who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or other emotional challenges like PTSD, OCD, or bipolar disorder.
This short-term program offers more support than typical outpatient care, in a setting designed just for you. You’ll work with perinatal mental health specialists through a mix of group and individual therapy during the day. And because we know how important that connection is, your baby can stay with you throughout the program. At the end of each day, you return home.
We’re here to meet you where you are. Everyone’s experience with pregnancy, postpartum, and building a family is different, and we honor that. Our care is centered on you, your strengths, your story, and your needs, in a space that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive.
Referrals are not required. You can self-refer at any time during pregnancy or up to 2 years postpartum by calling: (401) 453-7955, choose Option 1, and then Option 1 again.
Women & Infants Day Hospital
2 Dudley Street
1st Floor, Ste. 120
Providence, RI 02905
P: (401) 453-7955 Choose Option 1, and then Option 1 again
Spanish-speaking staff members are available in the department, and the hospital has interpreters in other languages available upon request.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org
After delivery, many people experience what’s often called the “Baby Blues.” This is a common, short-lived period of feeling sad, weepy, or emotionally up and down, usually caused by hormonal changes. These feelings typically last up to about two weeks.
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