Perinatal Resources
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Postpartum Support International (PSI): Dedicated to supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals with mental health challenges https://www.postpartum.net
Massachusetts General Hospital - Center for Women’s Mental Health: Focuses on the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders associated with female reproductive function https://womensmentalhealth.org
American Psychiatric Association (APA): Offers resources on mental health, including perinatal psychiatry https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/professional-interests/women-s-mental-health
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Provides information on mental health disorders, including those affecting perinatal women https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/women-and-mental-health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Offers support and education on mental health conditions https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Individuals-with-Mental-Illness
American Psychological Association (APA): Features resources on various psychological topics, including perinatal mental health https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health Cleveland Clinic+1NCBI+1
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – Postpartum Depression: Guidelines and education for postpartum mental health https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/postpartum-depression
Marcé of North America (MONA): A scientific association dedicated to improving the mental well-being of pregnant and postpartum women and their families through research and advocacy https://marcenortham.com
March of Dimes – Maternal Mental Health: Advocacy and education on maternal mental health https://www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/policy-advocacy/maternal-mental-health
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (formerly 2020 Mom): Maternal mental health policy and education https://policycentermmh.org
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Online PSI Resources: Specific support resources for at-risk populations https://postpartum.net/get-help/for-you/
Online PSI Support Groups: Free online support meetings for various issues related to pregnancy and postpartum https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
MotherToBaby Fact Sheets: Information on exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheetsNCBI+2MotherToBaby+2Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health+2
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed): Medication safety for breastfeeding mothers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922
Physician Guide to Breastfeeding: Resources for parents and providers on breastfeeding https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER): Information on D-MER, a condition affecting breastfeeding mothers https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24879-dysphoric-milk-ejection-reflex
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Expectful – Meditation and mindfulness designed for pregnancy and postpartum https://expectful.com/t/guided-meditations
Headspace – Mindfulness for Moms – Guided meditation and relaxation for stress relief https://www.headspace.com/articles/the-mindful-mom
Sanvello – Mood tracking, guided therapy, and coping strategies for anxiety & depression https://www.sanvello.com
Insight Timer – Free access to guided meditations, sleep support, and mindfulness practices https://insighttimer.com
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773
NAMI Helpline – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)