Pregnancy, Postpartum & Childbirth Support
From preparing for birth to navigating the postpartum months and beyond, these resources cover pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum mood support, and safe medication use while breastfeeding.
PMAD support, hotlines & planning guides
Evidence-based birth education
Breastfeeding-safe medication resources
Postpartum Support
You’re Not Alone in This
Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are common and treatable. These resources connect you with support, providers, and planning tools.
PSI Iowa
Iowa chapter of Postpartum Support International, connecting parents with local perinatal mental health support.
Visit SitePSI Helpline
Confidential helpline for parents experiencing pregnancy or postpartum mood and anxiety symptoms.
Call or text (800) 944-4773 Get Help NowPSI Online Support Groups
Free virtual peer support groups for pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and fertility challenges.
Visit SitePSI Provider Directory
Searchable directory to find a perinatal mental health provider near you.
Visit SitePSI Chat for Parents
Live chat support connecting parents with trained PSI volunteers and experts.
Visit SiteNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7 federal support line for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Call or text (833) 852-6262 Get Help NowPostpartum Stress Center
Specialized perinatal support center offering virtual training and support groups for postpartum anxiety and depression.
Visit SitePostpartum Mental Health Planning
A free downloadable guide to help you plan for your mental health during the postpartum period.
Download NowPostpartum Psychosis Recognition Tool
A guide to help distinguish postpartum anxiety/OCD symptoms from postpartum psychosis.
Download NowPerinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Chart
A comparison chart distinguishing baby blues from postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Download NowGetting Ready
Pregnancy & Childbirth Prep
Evidence-based education to help you feel informed and prepared as you approach birth.
Evidence Based Birth
Research-backed childbirth education and resources for expecting parents and the practitioners who support them.
Visit SiteFeeding & Nutrition
Lactation & Medication Safety
Reliable, medically-reviewed tools for checking medication safety while breastfeeding.
LactRX
A free app with breastfeeding medication information, drawing from the National Library of Medicine's database.
Visit SiteInfant Risk Center
A Texas Tech University resource offering lactation support and medication-safety guidance for breastfeeding parents.
Visit SiteE-Lactancia
A searchable database for checking the compatibility of medications and foods with breastfeeding.
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