Mental Health Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Moms
Moms and Birthing Parents!
We Deserve:
Better Education
Better Support
Better Access
And I’m here for it!
Check out the free and affordable resources below
Insight Timer is a free app with a library of over 130k guided meditations. My guided meditations are all around 4-5 minutes so you can start getting the benefits of this practice even when you’re short on time and energy.
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Mom's Mental Health Initiative
MKE Moms helping moms!
Moms Mental Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping moms navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by sharing information, connecting them to resources and providing peer-driven support.
If you're in Wisconsin, these incredible women can help you find resources and connect you with the support you need.
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Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. Their site has lots of education about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), information about peer support groups, as well as a directory to find perinatal professionals in your area.
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Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.
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RTZ Hope
RTZ HOPE is a national non-profit organization that provides holistic support, resources, and community for all people who have experienced unimaginable loss during the journey to parenthood.
RTZ Hope offers education and guidance for loss parents and family members, a provider directory, support groups and more.
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Hand to Hold
Hand to Hold® provides personalized support before, during and after a NICU stay to help ensure all NICU families thrive. They have a free app for support and a great podcast.
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Star Legacy Foundation
Wisconsin Center for Stillbirth and Infant Death is a statewide program that provides a framework for early referral and intervention when a baby dies in Wisconsin. If you would like to speak to someone or be contacted by their team, please call 920-561-1600 OR 952-715-7731, Ext 5 or email wicsid@starlegacyfoundation.org. You can also call their Grief Support Line at 952-715-7731, ext 1.
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Moms Who Journal Workbook
Awareness is one of the first steps in healing. Journaling is an excellent way to both find relief from daily emotional pain AND increase awareness of your specific struggles. If you’re looking to dip your toes in to supporting your mental health in a meaningful way with low time-commitment, this workbook made specifically for Moms might be for you.