Partial Hospitalization Program (20 hours per week)
The Mother-Baby Day Hospital is the first of its kind in Minnesota and only fourth in the country. It is a Partial Hospitalization Program (group based and short-term) for individuals during pregnancy and parenting of children ages 0-5 years, who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or other emotional distress that make it difficult to:
- Function at home or at work
- Take care of themselves or their baby
- Bond and connect with their baby
Need help? Call the HopeLine or fill out our Referral Form. This form can be filled out by anyone; a doctor or provider referral is not required.
Words from Our Moms
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
A Unique Approach to Treatment
Mothers with babies less than 12 months old are encouraged to bring their baby with them to the Day Hospital. While mothers are primarily responsible for taking care of their infant, our staff and volunteers provide help and support.
Treatment includes:
- Group psychotherapy
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples and family psychotherapy
- Support for mother-baby bonding and connection including Circle of Security Parenting
- Health education on topics such as the transition to motherhood, grief and loss, coping skills, sleep, and relaxation and mindfulness
- Medication evaluation and management
Individual appointments with a lactation consultant or infant feeding and growth specialist can be scheduled as needed.
A Typical Day
- Arrive and get yourself and baby settled in group room
- Participate in morning and afternoon group psychotherapy, with support for caring for baby when needed
- Lunch in group room with other moms and babies (volunteer baby holders often available)
- Weekly individual psychotherapy with therapist
- Appointment with perinatal psychiatrist 1-3 times per week
- Family session with partner or other significant support person before or after Day Hospital hours
- Support for making connections with outpatient treatment after discharge
Vaccination Policy
In the Mother-Baby Day Hospital, Perinatal Outpatient Program, and Mother-Baby Connections Group, we want all babies, pregnant individuals, and mothers to be protected and supported. For babies 3-12 months that come to group with their mothers, we ask that babies are up to date with the recommended schedule of vaccinations, as put forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC. This policy only applies to mothers and babies participating in-person at the Mother-Baby Program.
Review the recommended schedule.
Services
HopeLine
Our staff will listen and guide you to the right support — either at the Mother-Baby HopeLine or in your community.
Mother-Baby Connections Group
Our staff will listen and guide you to the right support — either at the Mother-Baby HopeLine or in your community.
Mother-Baby Day Hospital
Pregnant individuals and mothers receive mental health treatment 20 hours per week
Perinatal Outpatient Program (POP)
Pregnant individuals and mothers receive 4 1/2 hours of mental health treatment per week