Resources
Practical resources from Birth Justice Philly and collaborating partners
Now available: Perinatal Behavioral Health Resource Guide
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Support for Pregnant and Parenting People in Southeastern PA
Birth Justice Philly Reports
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![Group of pregnant people standing side by side, each holding their belly with both hands, at a prenatal class or healthcare setting.]()
Severe Maternal Morbidity Report, 2016-2022
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![Close-up of a pregnant woman holding her belly with one hand, sitting on a couch indoors, and holding a small white cup with the other hand.]()
Philadelphia Maternal Mortality Report, 2020
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![Data charts and text discussing severe maternal morbidity and mortality rates from 2011 to 2014, including statistics on blood transfusions, ethnic disparities, and delivery cases in Philadelphia.]()
Severe Maternal Morbidity in Philadelphia, 2011-2014
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![Page from a report on maternal mortality in Philadelphia from 2010 to 2012. Includes a bar chart showing cases eligible for MMR review for each year, with 18 cases in 2010, 17 in 2011, and 20 in 2012. Contains a pie chart illustrating the race/ethnicity distribution of 55 death reviews, with the majority being Black (56%), followed by White (31%), Hispanic (6%), and Asian (2%). Also displays age categories of the 55 deaths, with the most common being 25-29 years (35%).]()
Philadelphia Maternal Mortality Report, 2010-2012
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![A mother holding her baby close with text overlay about investing in Black-led and Black-serving maternal health organizations in Philadelphia for 2023, with the Birth Justice Philly logo at the bottom.]()
Community Investment Report, 2023
Data & Reports
Trainings
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![Slide on continuing care for the dyad with a chart of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs including physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs, along with bullet points about NICU stay, mindfulness parenting, childcare, and social services.]()
Elements of a Compassionate Approach & Treatment Options for Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder
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![A presentation slide titled 'Magnitude of the Opioid Crisis in Philadelphia' with images of pills, a needle with a spoon, a plastic bag with powder, and discarded medicine bottles.]()
The Impact of Opioid Use Disorder on Mothers and Infants
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![Slide titled 'Time Course of NAS' listing withdrawal symptoms and their typical onset times after birth, including heroin, methadone, buprenorphine, and prescription opioides, with notes on symptom duration and rare significant delayed symptoms.]()
Care for Newborns with Neonatal Abstinence in the NICU and After Discharge
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![Title slide of a presentation or report titled 'Health Justice: Supporting Patients with Unmet Legal Needs,' dated November 5, 2021, with names Erin Blair, Aly Keefer, and Rachel Mark.]()
Health Justice: Supporting Patients with Unmet Legal Needs
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![Title slide of a presentation on early warning signs of maternal complications in the postpartum period, by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 2021-2022.]()
Early Warning Signs: Maternal Complications In The Postpartum Period
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![Title slide of a presentation: How to Support Parents of Neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Presented by Dr. Roschanak Mossabeb, an attending neonatologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine. Includes Drexel University logo in the bottom left corner.]()
How to Best Support Parents of Neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
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![Map of Philadelphia showing geographic distribution of reported NAS cases by zip code from 2019-2020, with color coding indicating case counts.]()
Philadelphia LIFTS: Philadelphia’s Neonatal Abstinence Program
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![Presentation slide on expecting a baby with neonatal abstinence syndrome by Dr. Roshanak Mossabeb, a neonatologist at Drexel University. The slide features logos of Drexel University and a 'Baby Friendly' certification.]()
Anticipatory Guidance for Caretakers of Infants with NAS
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![Slide titled 'Our Doulas' listing qualities such as previous experience with target population, awareness of stigma, trauma-informed care, principles of racial and reproductive justice, being compassionate and creative advocates, and building trusting relationships, with a background image of a baby holding an adult's finger.]()
Doula Support for Opioid-Affected Infants & Families: A Trauma-Informed Approach
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![Flyer for Community Legal Service, Family Advocacy Unit (FAU), with a graphic of a blue scale of justice and contact information for April Lee, Peer Parent Advocate.]()
Community Legal Services and Family Advocacy
Toolkits & Guides
Maternal Health Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in Philly
These are some of the organizations we know, however this is not an all encompassing list.
Don’t see your organization? Contact us and we would be happy to add it!