Penn State Health is here for you
Pregnancy through the 12-month postpartum period is a very important time for mothers with substance use disorders and their babies. At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, we’re here for you, offering compassionate care and support at every step in the journey.
Comprehensive care for you and your baby
Our personalized program provides all-encompassing care for you and your baby in a warm and welcoming environment, helping you achieve the best pregnancy outcome and healthy family. You will receive medical, psychological and social services support from our expert providers. This multidisciplinary approach to care means you benefit from a thorough assessment and management of all existing health concerns.
Services include:
- Medication management
- Behavioral health care
- Social services support
- Peer support
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Newborn and pediatric care
Medication management is safe for your baby
The Food and Drug Administration has approved medications to treat substance use disorders during and after pregnancy. For example, approved medications for opioid use disorder can lower the risk of overdose and death of women during pregnancy and after childbirth. The medications are safe for use during pregnancy and may reduce the risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in newborns. Your provider will work with you to determine the best treatment plan for you and your baby.
How do I get started?
Start your journey to a healthy recovery and parenthood by calling our office at 717-531-3503 or reaching out through your provider or treatment counselor.
Physicians can refer a patient by calling our office or completing a referral form and faxing it to 717-531-0811.
Meet our team
John J. Dougherty, MD, MBA, FACOG
Taffy A. Anderson, MD, FACOG
Christina T. DeAngelis, MD, FACOG
Community resources
- Bethany Christian Services Recovering Mothers with Newborns (ReNew)
- Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services
- Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County
- Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
- Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County
- Gaudenzia Addiction Treatment & Recovery Services: Pregnant & Parenting Women’s Programs
- Hamilton Health Center Baby Love Program
- Hamilton Health Center Recovery Support
- Maternal Assistance Program at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center: email [email protected] or call 717-763-3008
- Network of Care
- Nurse-Family Partnership: Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
- Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- YWCA Greater Harrisburg: Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
Childbirth and parenting education
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers a variety of educational opportunities, including prenatal, postpartum, parenting and sibling classes, as well as support groups.