Parenting Begins Before Birth

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Center for the Transition to Parenthood

The Center for the Transition to Parenthood (CTtP) in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Columbia University is a research-to-practice initiative and virtual, information-sharing hub helping perinatal clinicians provide enhanced, whole-person, 2Gen care. With our innovative contributions to scientific knowledge and cross-sector partnerships, CTtP strives to make a lasting positive impact on families' well-being from the start.

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We're offering $50,000 to support bold ideas that advance perinatal care. Got a project focused on equity, access, or cutting-edge research?

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About Us

The Center and Our Mission

Learn about the CTtP, our mission, and how we are pioneering a whole-person, 2Gen approach in the perinatal care ecosystem.

Blueprint

A Blueprint for Enhancing Perinatal Care

Based on cross-sector collaborations, our Blueprint expands education, intervention, prevention, and interdisciplinary services for whole-person, 2Gen wellness in the perinatal care ecosystem.

Resources

Health professionals, parents-to-be, and family members can find resources nationwide that help foster perinatal well-being. Discover ones near you — or with which to build community at a distance.
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Research

Translating Research into Family Well-Being

Our research drives better family outcomes. We have shown that maternal distress affects child development prior to birth and that our PREPP therapy improves maternal mental health for 2Gen impact.
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Our Team

Let Us Introduce Ourselves

Our interdisciplinary collaborations include psychologists and other mental health specialists, obstetricians, neuroscientists, doulas, midwives, pediatricians, and community leaders.
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Multimedia Archive

Explore our Archive

Explore lectures and presentations from the CTtP as well as Dr. Elizabeth Werner’s insights on becoming a parent featured on the most popular pregnancy app, Philips’ Pregnancy+ app.

Our Podcasts

Hear from Experts

Our podcast collection features CTtP leaders discussing current topics in maternal mental health, prenatal programming, support during the perinatal period, and the psychological birth of the parent.
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Contact Us

Stay Connected!

If you'd like to join our newsletter, follow us on LinkedIn, submit a form to include your program in our Resources, or partner with us, contact us here. We’re excited to connect!