Perinatal Mental Health Resources
This page includes trusted perinatal mental health resources for pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. These supports may be helpful alongside therapy, while you’re looking for care, or if you need immediate or additional support.
Trusted Support & Education
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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Education, peer support, provider directories, and a national helpline for pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns.
📞 Call or text 1-800-944-4773 -
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Evidence-based education and resources for OCD, including perinatal and postpartum OCD. Helpful for understanding intrusive thoughts, and compulsions and treatments.
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Crisis & Immediate Support
If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself or your baby safe-Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
988 Suicide & Crisis line - Call or text 988 (available 24/7 - U.S.)
Downloads and Worksheet
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SUNSHINE
A one-page mental health tool designed for people during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It uses the acronym SUNSHINE to help remember key self-care domains.
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Postpartum Plan
Intended as a starting point for family discussions on how to best support the birthing persona and partners mental health needs when adjusting to life once the baby arrives.