Pregnancy Resources on or near Navajo Nation
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The Prenatal Care campaign
The Navajo MCH team and stakeholders developed prenatal educational materials including a postcard, magnet, brochure, and poster, to support healthy pregnancies.
Note: We are working to update information on these materials including billboard images!
HRSA Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7. You can get help right now. Reach out anytime - if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or if you just need someone to talk to.
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The Hear Her Campaign
Be aware of urgent maternal warning signs and symptoms during pregnancy and in the year after delivery. Seek medical care immediately if you experience any signs or symptoms that are listed below. These symptoms could indicate a life-threatening situation.
We have printed copies of the Hear Her Campaign materials in English and Navajo. You can also click the box on the right to download all the flyers.
Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/hearher/index.html
Available in English and Navajo
Available in English and Navajo
Available in English and Navajo
Available in English
Available in English and Navajo
Below are billboard images in English and Navajo. Click the button below to download the images.
Publication: Toolkit: Cultural Safety Practices for working with indigenous birth givers in Montana
If you, your clinic or organization are currently providing care or services to Indigenous women and birthing people in Montana, this toolkit is for you. Examples of providers this toolkit may benefit include: Family Practitioners, Nurses, OBGYNs, Therapists, WIC Counselors, Home
Visitors, Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Doulas, Social Workers, and other individuals that seek to broaden their understanding of cultural safety to help better serve Indigenous Peoples.
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Author: Amy Stiffarm, PhD, MPH
Bereavement/Loss Care Preferences Guide
This helpful 3-page guide aims to support traditional practices in healthcare settings, help providers respect family preferences, and empower families to draw on cultural strengths during times of grief.
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Safety Plan
In the instance that you experience mental health struggles in the postpartum period or throughout any portion of pregnancy/birth/healing, please consider utilizing this safety plan, or one that is similar. A Safety Plan is used to quickly and effectively find resources and connect with your support community to support your mental well-being.
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Father/Partner Guide
This birthing support guide enriches the journey towards parenthood by encouraging active participation in the birthing process.
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Post-delivery Preferences Guide
A post-delivery preference guide lists the considerations of the first moments and hours as a family once your baby arrives. These first hours and sometimes days in a hospital or other birthing facility will be supported by staff, however, you have the right to share what you hope that experience looks like as you enter this new journey oflife with your loved ones.
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Birthing Facility and Diaper Bag Guide
If your friends or family are asking how they can support you, consider the items listed in this helpful document for support during the early stages of the birth journey.
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