About Us

The South Shore Postpartum Support Network was convened in 2008. We created the Task Force because we believe in the profound importance of strong maternal and infant mental health. 

The Task Force has been inspired by the following strategies (which were originally outlined by policy analyst Ngozi Onuuaki's document titled: Improving Maternal and Infant Mental Health - Focus on Maternal Depression):

1. Increase maternal depression awareness to providers in the health care community, early care and education, and family support.
2. Perform outreach and education to expectant and new mothers to address the stigma and patient barriers associated with maternal depression.
3. Assure early identification of maternal depression in health care settings by addressing barriers to recognition, screening, assessment, and referral.
4. Encourage investment in evidence-based interventions that improve mother-child relationships.
5. Build a comprehensive network of community perinatal service providers to strengthen mental health in the pregnant and postpartum family.

The South Shore Postpartum Support Network was formed to bring together the practitioners, organizations, research, and best practices that South Shore families need for a healthy postpartum experience. The initial scope of this Task Force is from Quincy south on Route 3 to the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges and Route 24 to Route 495 south to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge.

All information contained on the South Shore Postpartum Support Network website is intended for informational and educational purposes. The information is not intended nor suited to be a replacement or substitute for professional treatment or for professional advice relative to a specific medical or mental health question or condition.

We urge you to always seek the advice of your healthcare professional with respect to your medical condition or mental health. As a recipient of information from this website, you are not establishing a doctor/patient relationship with any provider. There is no replacement for personal medical or mental health treatment and advice from your personal healthcare provider.

This website was made possible by a grant from South Shore Community Partners in Prevention (CHNA 23)

Special thanks to the North Shore Post Partum Depression Task Force, the Cape and Islands Maternal Depression Task Force, and the Jordan Health Foundation for their support and assistance.

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