Mommies Program

It’s important for every woman to feel she is in a nurturing, unbiased, safe environment during her pregnancy. Our primary goal is to help you have the healthiest possible pregnancy and baby, while also addressing any medical, emotional or social challenges that may include substance abuse

The Mommies Program team supports mothers receiving medication-assisted treatment, including methadone and buprenorphine, and helps connect them to these services when needed. We also provide support for mothers who have concerns about alcohol and other drug use.

Our Team

The Mommies Program team is dedicated to the care of mothers with substance use concerns and their new babies. Our team includes:

• Luke Newton, MD, Mommies Program medical director
• Jessica Balstad, CNM
• Michelle Villasenor, dedicated RN coordinator
• Maria Camacho, Mommies Program Navigator

Mommies Program Highlights

• Connection with methadone or buprenorphine treatment and recovery options
• Connection with a group of peer counselors, social workers, resource navigators and more for up to a year after your delivery
• Specialized OB/GYN doctors and certified nurse midwife for your prenatal care and delivery
• Free doula (birthing coach) services during pregnancy that will continue until your child reaches the age of 3
• Follow-up appointment for baby after hospital discharge with a physician with experience in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
• Registered nurse with OB/GYN experience to coordinate service and follow-through prenatal care, delivery and beyond
• Group prenatal care classes that provide education and group discussion
• 24-hour OB/GYN emergency care at the Women's & Children's Hospital
• Incentives such as car seats, pack n’ plays or baby strollers upon program completion
• Transportation assistance upon request for scheduled appointments only
• No-cost hepatitis C treatment postpartum, if needed

Hospital Support

• Experienced and knowledgeable staff to care for you and your baby during your delivery stay
• The highest level of newborn care for your baby to manage Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, if needed
• Breastfeeding support
• Free parking pass during your delivery stay
• Coordination of post-delivery care for you and your baby

Please call 210-863-6039 or 210-840-3688 for more information.