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04/11/2025

Happy BIRTH-day to me…15 years ago I became a mom to a 9lb12oz baby girl who has grown into a beautiful young lady. It changed the trajectory of my life in so many ways. I fought hard for , a fight that took me through severe , a fight that took me for a trip to an inpatient stay at a psych unit when Riley was just 10 weeks old.

Today I fight for others that are suffering in with because it isn’t meant to be done alone whether you have a diagnosis or not.

03/26/2023

PSI is now offering a Postpartum Planning Class for expectant parents and their support person, which is being offered twice a month.
Here is the description of the class: "Is your family growing? Would you like some dedicated time to learn and think about your postpartum period? Join us for this 2-hour class for expectant parents (2nd and 3rd trimester). All expectant parents are welcome: moms, birthing people, non-gestational parents, partners, couples, and single parents. If you are expecting a baby soon, we welcome you to join us. We will focus on the parents’ emotional wellbeing during the postpartum period. The class will include education, discussion, review of a postpartum plan, and resources. The main topics covered will be: postpartum physical recovery, partner support, self-care, support networks, lactation and emotional wellbeing, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We hope that you will finish the class feeling more confident and knowledgeable about your postpartum experience."

I will be co-facilitating one of the classes so please email me with any questions or concerns you may have at sfigg@postpartum.net.

Is your family growing? Would you like some dedicated time to learn and think about your postpartum period? Join us for this 2-hour class for expectant parents (2nd and 3rd trimester). All expectant parents are welcome: moms, birthing people, non-gestational parents, partners, couples, and single pa...

08/27/2022

The world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families operated by Postpartum Support International is coming to Grand Rapids’ Blue Bridge tomorrow!

The Climb is a community walk and international fundraiser for survivors, providers, and members of the community to come together.

Please join us from 9am-noon to connect, support one another, and walk. To donate, visit: https://climbout2022.causevox.com/stacey-figg

08/12/2022

PSI is seeking Support Coordinators in
areas across the US and Canada.

💙 These compassionate volunteers serve as a bridge between individuals who need support related to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and the resources that will help them feel like themselves again. The assistance provided can help completely change the path of a struggling parent’s healing journey, for the better!

💙 Local Support Coordinators provide education,
empathy, and resource referrals to those who reach out for help in their local area, reaching out within 24 hours.

💙 Specialized Support Coordinators offer education, empathy, and resources to parents experiencing specific conditions, roles and risk factors for PMADs. These volunteers work in conjunction with local PSI Support Coordinators to offer local support and resources.

💙 A list of our Specialized Coordinator
offerings is found at
https://www.postpartum.net/.../specialized-support-resources

💙 If you are interested in joining us, please visit
https://www.postpartum.net/joinus/volunteer/supportcoordinator/ for more information.

05/08/2022

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-grieving the loss of a
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-grieving the loss of a baby through or
-grieving the loss of a child
-awaiting the time they become mothers
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-overwhelmed by motherhood
-not interested in becoming mothers
-celebrating a new pregnancy
-indifferent about this day
-sad because they lacked a motherly figure in their life
-happy, strong, and fulfilled as a mother

05/07/2022

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05/04/2022

Today is which aims to raise awareness of issues so that more pregnant and postpartum parents will get treatment and fewer will suffer in silence.

In many countries, as many as 1 in 5 new mothers experience some type of perinatal mental health disorder.

Know a new mom? Ask her how she’s really feeling and encourage her to seek help. You do not need a diagnosis to ask for help.

Call or text the PSI HelpLine: 800-944-4773/Text en Español: 971-203-7773.

05/01/2022

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This is your weekend reminder: you don't need a diagnosis to ask for help. We're here for you, whether you officially have a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder or you just don't feel right. You don't have to go through it alone.

Call or text the PSI HelpLine any time at 800-944-4773. We've got you 🤗💙

05/01/2022

This is your weekend reminder: you don't need a diagnosis to ask for help. We're here for you, whether you officially have a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder or you just don't feel right. You don't have to go through it alone.

Call or text the PSI HelpLine any time at 800-944-4773. We've got you 🤗💙

04/28/2022

This year I am teaming up with Postpartum Support International’s The Climb Out of the Darkness campaign, which is the world’s largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families.

In 2010, I lived through some of the most desperate and challenging days of my life. A Perinatal Mood Disorder isn’t what you expect to encounter when you give birth to a beautiful new baby. Unfortunately, I now know why some people choose su***de as an end to their means. When you can’t stand to be in your own skin and the light at the end of the tunnel has vanished it is hard to push forward, let alone take care of a newborn. I felt worthless, overwhelmed, and overcome by severe anxiety and insomnia but fought to find my “normal” self again. My own patient advocacy and the strong support system I had at home helped me get through some of my darkest days. I am proof that if you dig into the depths of one’s soul you can overcome anything that comes before you in life, however, no one should have to do it alone. I hope that my experience can help other mothers and families survive this awful demon. This is WHY I CLIMB…I climb for myself, for those who came before me, for those that come after me and for those that are no longer with us.

To donate or join our team, please visit:

https://climbout2022.causevox.com/stacey-figg
(also available in bio via linktr.ee)

-Community Walk is Sunday, August 28th, 9am-noon
-Blue Bridge, Downtown GR

04/13/2022

Some of our Black Moms Connect group leaders will be having a discussion for Black Maternal Health Week! Please tune in on PSI’s page today from 8:30-10PM (EST) to join us!

04/11/2022

Tomorrow, join and as they kick off Black Maternal Health Week and discuss "Global Black Midwifery Panel and Screening" in a virtual panel discussion at 12 pm Eastern!

Register ➡️ http://bit.ly/globablackmidwifery