Substance Use in Pregnancy: Information and Support

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You know, people fall and make mistakes. But you can bounce back. It's not the end of the world to make a mistake, but how you react afterward and pick yourself up is the important part.

Patient who received our prenatal care

Are you pregnant and in recovery or using substances?

We offer compassionate, non-judgmental care to support you during your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Contact our confidential helpline to learn more or to set up an appointment:

Being pregnant and having a new baby can be hard but rewarding. Here are resources that can help:

Substance use treatment during pregnancy

Treatment for substance use conditions helps you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. For people with opioid use disorder, methadone and buprenorphine are safe and effective during pregnancy and breastfeeding and are the recommended treatment.

A great place to learn more about the effects of specific substances during pregnancy is the Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction website.

Taking care of yourself

You and your baby deserve the best. Getting regular prenatal care means better health for both of you. We work with you and treat you with respect and dignity to find the best plan for your individual needs and preferences. We partner with you in making decisions about your care.

If you were not in the best health when you started your pregnancy, getting prenatal care is even more important.

The nurses believed in me, which helped me believe in myself.

Patient who received our prenatal care

Mental health during pregnancy and postpartum

Your health can have a big impact on the well-being of your children. It is important to take care of both your mental and physical health.

We can provide convenient telehealth and in-person counseling right here in our clinic.

Transportation concerns?

With telehealth, connecting to care is now easier than ever.

If you have a phone, you can connect with a care team for a telehealth visit, make an appointment, or get advice from a nurse or provider by calling or texting 603-678-0925.

Don't have a phone? We can help with that! Learn about our cell phone program.

Recovery-friendly doula services

Our Recovery Support Doulas (PDF) are here to offer you:

  • Personalized peer support
  • Help with accessing a wide range of resources and options
  • Support for your well-being
  • Guidance through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum

Our Recovery Support Doulas are trained as Doulas and Recovery Support Workers. Their experience allows them to meet the unique needs of people with substance use conditions during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Postpartum care

Your health still matters after you have your baby! Some people call the postpartum period the Fourth Trimester of pregnancy. Your health is as important, if not more important, now that you have welcomed your baby to the world. Healthy babies need healthy moms.

The postpartum period can also be a challenging for many people, and extra support can make a big difference in the experience. We will support you on your road to recovery and in your parenting journey.

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I felt like I had an advocate. It gave me the confidence that I could be the mom I wanted to be.

Patient who received our prenatal care

Postpartum care can provide:

  • Postpartum check-up to see how you are feeling after birth
  • Mental health support
  • Discussion about  birth spacing and family planning needs
  • Doula care
  • A chance to ask questions!

Missed your postpartum appointment? No problem! Contact our helpline and we will get you in for an appointment quickly. Call us at 603-650-2602 or text us at 603-678-0925.

Additional questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to contact us. Your call is confidential.