What Else Can You Do?

Stress the importance of caring for herself as well as her baby.
Encourage her to speak with other pregnant women and/or new moms, and to actively seek support from family and friends.
Make referrals to places where she can find information and connect with other moms, such as local parenting support groups.
If your client is experiencing significant distress and you feel it is appropriate, refer her to a mental health provider for assessment. There are valid tools available to screen for perinatal depression.
Refer her to www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond.