Expanding Knowledge About and Evaluating Services for Incarcerated Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Arkansas

"There are 5 program components that women may receive as a part of childbirth support:~Prenatal education - consists of up to 8 sessions of education on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum health and wellness.~Support group - semi-structured group which provides time for women to process their pregnancy and postpartum-related experiences with other women facing similar challenges. Integrates mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioral skills, and special topics as requested by group members.~Lactation program - program for women who wish to provide breastmilk for infants from which they are separated.~Doula support program - 2 prenatal and 2 postnatal individual visits with a doula who will also provide continuous childbirth support and support during separation from infants.~Parenting classes - group classes focused on helping women learn parenting skills and (if applicable) meet state requirements for reunification with children"