Many feel isolated and lonely and do not know how to access community resources to help them. The support groups will enable participants to become acquainted with other women with whom they can develop friendships. They will have the opportunity to learn how to receive and offer support to other women coping with similar frustrations. Chaisson explained that stress impacts the development of a fetus, and can result in premature labor, low birth-weight babies, and other complications of pregnancy. Best of all, women will learn positive ways to take care of themselves.
Women can join the group at any time during their pregnancies.
The support groups are free of charge.