Pregnant woman in her third trimester enjoying herself in a park at sunset.

Center for the Transition to Parenthood

The Center for the Transition to Parenthood (CTtP) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is dedicated to re-imagining the perinatal care experience by addressing the mental wellness of birthing individuals and co-parents and improving infant health. With our innovative contributions to scientific knowledge, CTtP strives to make a lasting positive impact on families' health across two-generations.

Putting Research Into Practice

Resources

Our searchable digital repository lists hundreds of resources for people in the transition to parenthood. To join the conversation and list your program, please contact us at ttp@cumc.columbia.edu.

Listen in — Presentations from CTtP

Dr. Catherine Monk giving lecture that the National Academies.

Play video Listen in — Presentations from the CTtP

Catherine Monk giving a speech at the American Hospital of Paris.

"Parenting begins before birth.”

Dr. Catherine Monk

“Accessible prevention will not only improve parent’s lives but also the lives of future generations.”

Dr. Elizabeth Werner

Our Multimedia Archive

Explore our archive of lectures here at CTtP, including PDF downloads, PowerPoint presentations, and videos.

Shaping a Future Where Every Family Thrives

Discover Dr. Liz Werner's work with Pregnancy+

Dr. Liz Werner's speaking about her work with Pregnancy+

Play video Discover Dr. Liz Werner's work with Pregnancy+

“Working with Pregnancy+ is very exciting because I am able to share important information about the transition to parenthood with people around the globe.” Dr. Elizabeth Werner

Our Podcasts

Explore our library of podcasts to learn more about Drs. Monk and Werner and CTtP.