Partners and Support Networks Resources

Resources for partners and support networks are aimed at educating and supporting non-birthing individuals involved in the care of a birthing person before, during, and after pregnancy. Topics include pregnancy and new parent education, effective communication tools, navigating pregnancy loss, and accessing community support groups.

Education Regarding Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Postpartum Period

Partner Support During the Perinatal Period

New Fathers/Non-Birthing Partner Resource

Navigating Loss and Trauma as a Non-Birthing Parent

Mental Health

Respecting Boundaries and Patient Advocacy

Trauma-Informed Care & Birth Trauma

Shared Decision-Making

Communication Tools

Birth Planning

Cultural Biases and Systemic Racism

Knowing Your Rights

Support Networks

Navigating Racism in Care Settings

We accept new resources for the I CAN Resource Hub on a rolling basis. If you would like to submit a resource for consideration, please email
Elizabeth Kielb at ekielb@marchofdimes.org

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