Helping Pregnant Parents To Be With Addictions Navigate Aspects Of Life
Coaches help pregnant people with addictions navigate all aspects of life, from doctor visits to finding housing.
“Look at that little bald head,” Jewel Adams said.
Moving toward Adams in the arms of her mother, and wearing a ruffled, magenta onesie, is 3-week-old Safiyah James.
“Hi Sophia,” Adams said.
“It’s Sah-fiyah,” said Kia Nassik, 27, as she allows Adams to hold her daughter in her apartment just south of Madison, Wisconsin. Safiyah sticks out her lower lip, squints her eyes and lets out a small cry.
“She saying, ‘these ain’t my mama’s hands.’ I know, I know,” Adams said, rocking Safiyah for a few moments before handing her back to her mother.
Though this is Nassik’s second child—she has a 5-year-old daughter as well—she feels like a first-time mom. During her first pregnancy, ...