WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MATERNITY HOMES?
Are you pregnant and your parents have kicked you out and you have no emotional and financial support?
Are you pregnant and living in an abusive situation, but have nowhere to go if you leave?
Are you pregnant and having a hard time making ends meet and are risking getting evicted?
Have you considered a maternity home?
If you have never considered a maternity home before or even realized they still have them, the following is a list of services they offer.
- Housing – Maternity homes offer a safe and comfortable place for pregnant women to live during their pregnancy and, in some cases, after birth.
- Prenatal Care - Making sure that you are getting prenatal care, regular check-ups and ultrasounds are resources that many maternity homes see to.
- Emotional Support - Being pregnant even when you have a lots of support from family and friends can be very stressful at times, but if you don’t have any support at all, you will have that emotional support through counseling, therapy and group sessions to help mothers cope with pregnancy issues.
- Mental Health – Maternity homes that work with organizations to offer mental health services can set you up for lifelong success.
- Parenting Education – Many maternity homes offer parenting classes to better prepare you for the care of your new baby.
- Life Skills Training – To prepare mothers for life beyond the maternity home. Many offer life skills training, including job readiness.
- Adoption Services – For women considering adoption, they offer support and guidance in help with reputable adoption agencies.
If this sounds like something you would like more information on, we would be glad to research the best maternity home for you.
Contact us here at Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center of Neosho at 417.455.0100