Coordinating the route from a healthy mom to a healthy baby!

  • Breastfeeding Education

    Are you considering breastfeeding and interesting in knowing more about the benefits? Or have you already had your baby and need breastfeeding support?

  • Childbirth Education

    Would you like education on childbirth and know more about what to expect during labor, delivery, and postpartum? Would your partner like to know how to assist you during labor?

  • Postpartum Support

    Have you been feeling sad, depressed, hopeless, or simply unlike yourself emotionally since becoming pregnant or having your baby? Would you like some support?

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About Me

My name is Kyra D. Adams, MSW, PMH-C, CLC, ICCE, ICBD. I am the Executive Director of Maternal and Perinatal Services, Inc. Since beginning my career working with families in 2007, I’ve come to see the needs in the community and the barriers to services. My education, training, experience working in the field and working with families ignited my desire to be a service provider and leader in prenatal education and postpartum support.

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Breastfeeding Education

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding afterwards, in addition to complementary foods. According to the Center for Disease Control, breastfeeding reduces the risks of asthma, Type 1 diabetes, ear infections, obesity, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

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Education Provided:

• Benefits of Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding Positions

• Latching

• Feeding Cues

• Feeding Frequency

• Storing Breast Milk

• Pumping

Childbirth Education

According to the American Pregnancy Association, some of the benefits of childbirth education includes reducing the fears, increasing confidence, and increasing partner’s support role during labor and birth. Childbirth education encourages moms to make informed decisions in efforts of reducing unnecessary medical interventions with the ultimate goal of having a positive birth outcome.

Education Provided:

• Pregnancy Discomforts

• Stages of Labor

• Comfort Measures

• Positions During Labor

• Timing Contractions

• Medical Interventions

• Pain Management

• Postpartum and Newborn Care

Postpartum Support

1 out of 5 to 7 new moms experience postpartum depression. Your body goes through so many changes during pregnancy and after birth. These changes may also include feelings of sadness, depression, crying, feeling of hopeless, harmful thoughts, loss of interest, anger, irritability, and appetite/sleep disturbances.

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Support Provided:

• Depression Screenings

• Education on the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

• Discussing coping strategies and stress management techniques

• Utilizing Mother and Babies or Moving Beyond Depression perinatal depression curricula

• Providing any additional resources

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Mission

To support moms and families with education, support, and resources to increase positive and healthy birth outcomes.

Our Vision