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Partnering with partners: a quality improvement project in perinatal intensive outpatient programming
1Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
|July 26, 2026
Summary
A new Partner Project program in perinatal intensive outpatient treatment significantly reduced patient anxiety and depression. This program supports non-birthing partners, improving their well-being and relationship functioning.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are common childbirth complications.
- Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) treats severe PMADs and supports birthing patient-infant bonding.
- Non-birthing partners are crucial for their own mental health and supporting birthing patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a program for patients in perinatal IOP and their partners.
- To improve partner understanding of PMADs, promote partner well-being, and enhance support skills.
- To foster intimate relationship functioning within the perinatal context.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement study describing the "Partner Project" program.
- The program consisted of 1-3 sessions for couples (n=17) in perinatal IOP.
- Measures included anxiety, depression, bonding, and program feedback.
Main Results:
- Patient anxiety, depression, and bonding symptoms significantly decreased post-treatment.
- Partners' discussions prompted important conversations about mental health and coping.
- High satisfaction reported, with referrals for further support.
Conclusions:
- The Partner Project successfully adapted couple-based interventions for perinatal IOP.
- Addressing partner PMADs and relational functioning benefits patients, partners, and infants.
- Integrating partner support into perinatal mental health treatment is recommended.
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