Project Swaddle: Protecting the Vulnerable During High-Risk Pregnancies Through MIH-CP

Description: Project Swaddle extends the successes of MIH-CP in reducing chronic disease and improving older adult health by providing care for at-risk mothers and their babies. In this program, paramedics make in-home visits with mothers throughout the pregnancy and during the 16 weeks following birth. In addition to providing important prenatal and postpartum care and education, the paramedics develop a trusting relationship with mothers by providing them 24/7 assistance in the form of emergency response, emotional support, and just answering questions mothers might have throughout the process. Following an overview of the need for Project Swaddle in Crawfordsville, IN, the division chief will explain the components of the program and the community paramedic will share his experiences and some successful from the program. The presentation will conclude with an overview from an academic partner about efforts to systematically evaluate the program.