Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System

What mothers are saying about PRAMS

What new mothers have to say about the needs of new parents and families

"Doctors should provide parents -- especially first time parents like my husband and I -- with more information regarding breastfeeding, car safety and over the counter medicines that are safe to use."

" I feel that the 'maternity leave' is not long enough. Six weeks is too early--most mothers are still not feeling well yet."

"I was amazed that no one at the hospital asked me if I knew how to take care of a baby. The hospital didn't seem to offer any classes or some sort of person to make sure that the mom knew what to do when she brought the baby home."

"I believe women are discharged too early after giving birth. I had a C-section and felt 'forced' to go home."

"My daughter had colic for the first 12 weeks of her life, it was the most frustrating thing I've ever dealt with in my life. A new mother with little or no support in this situation could have a very difficult time dealing with it. New parents should be made aware of any 'help' out there if needed."

"I think that when a baby comes into the world it is very hard to adjust to a new life."

"I feel very strongly that there is not enough support for mothers after having a baby. It is one of the most traumatic and wonderful experiences for a woman, and yet we get only 1 or 2 days in the hospital to get rest and some assistance."

"I think that there are many mothers and parents who might not know about or have access to classes on caring for you and your baby, breastfeeding and childbirth."

"There isn't enough affordable housing. There isn't any counseling that helps with the kids so you can help yourself."