Postpartum Support International

01/16/2026

Parenting is full of new routines, roles, and responsibilities, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming 💙

Occupational Therapy (OT) offers practical, personalized strategies to support parents’ mental health, from building daily routines to managing stress and strengthening parent‑infant connection.

Learn how OT empowers parents, promotes well-being, and helps families thrive: https://loom.ly/NI9qtx0

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

So many new parents are hurting in silence...not because they don’t want help, but because honesty feels too risky.

This powerful piece by Erin O’Connor, EdD explores why moms and dads hide mental health struggles after childbirth, the fear behind it, and what needs to change so caregivers can get the support they deserve 💙

Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/XReoiJo

01/15/2026

The fourth trimester isn’t just about caring for your baby, it’s about caring for you, too 💙

After birth, your identity shifts and self‑care becomes essential for finding your footing in this new chapter of life. From nourishing your body and setting boundaries to finding joy, connection, and routines that support you, these practices help you transition into motherhood with compassion and strength.

Self‑care isn’t a luxury...it’s a foundation for resilience, renewal, and emotional well‑being during this transformative season ✨

📖 Read the blog now: https://loom.ly/GCKf1Xg

01/14/2026

So many first-time parents carry worries they don’t say out loud.

Despite growing awareness, research on the lived experience of postpartum anxiety remains limited. This study centers the lived experiences of postpartum anxiety to better understand what new parents truly go through, and why it’s so often missed in care settings.

If you’re eligible, consider participating and helping bring these experiences into the light 💙

✨ Learn more at: https://loom.ly/zOb_Wn0

01/14/2026

Because listening to your body can be life-changing 💙

Body literacy can be a powerful tool for postpartum mental health. In The Importance of Body Literacy in the Postpartum Period, Giana Vasconcellos, MPH, CCE, CD, explains how tuning into physical and emotional signals can support earlier identification of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders—and help parents seek care with confidence.

📖 Read now at https://loom.ly/g6agry8

01/13/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling during pregnancy and after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Perinatal Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Perinatal Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life
🔹 Perinatal OCD (POCD): Symptoms include obsessions, compulsions, horror about obsessions, fear of being alone with baby, and hypervigilance

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

01/13/2026

Someone is waiting to feel understood 💙

PSI’s Peer Mentor Program connects parents with trained volunteers who have lived experience with perinatal mental health challenges. This is compassionate, one-to-one support, grounded in empathy, boundaries, and hope.

If you’re at least one year past your own perinatal mental health experience and feel called to support others, this may be the next step in your journey.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/C1-6b-8

01/12/2026

Books can do more than inform, they can help heal. 📚✨ On the PSI Blog, we explore how bibliotherapy - using reading as a therapeutic tool - and recreational therapy can support mothers experiencing perinatal mental health disorders.

From validating emotions and building coping skills to fostering reflection and connection, literature and activity‑based therapy offer gentle, low‑barrier ways to care for your mental and emotional well‑being.

Healing isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all, but sometimes a story, a shared experience, or a supportive group can be a meaningful step forward 💙

Read now: https://loom.ly/l6jljCI

01/11/2026

💬 Moms, let’s chat! 💬

Join us January 28 for PSI Chat with an Expert with Perri! 🌸

Connect with other moms and speak privately with a PSI expert about:
🧠 Perinatal mood & anxiety symptoms
📚 Resources and options
🤔 General questions about mental health in pregnancy and postpartum

No need to pre-register or share your name — these sessions are informational, confidential, and facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.

🔗 Get the link and join from the privacy of your own phone: https://loom.ly/Z6a-eyo

01/11/2026

Motherhood changes everything, including how you see yourself. Our new blog by Molly England, LMSW, PMH-C shows how ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can help new moms build self-compassion, clarity, and confidence.

Your values guide you, even in the chaos of new motherhood. Learn how ACT tools can help you notice your thoughts, choose meaningful actions, and reconnect with yourself.

Nothing prepares you for the transformation into motherhood. This blog explores practical ACT strategies to navigate self-doubt, overwhelm, and identity shifts with compassion and purpose 💙

🔗 Visit Postpartum.net/blog to read!

01/10/2026

Perinatal mental health impacts the whole family. Dads can experience perinatal depression, perinatal anxiety, perinatal OCD, and perinatal PTSD, with 1 in 10 dads experiencing depression symptoms and 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 dads experiencing anxiety or OCD symptoms. Click through to see how these disorders appear in dads.

You are not alone, and we're here for you. Get help now ⤵️
🔷 Call or text the PSI HelpLine: 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔷 In a crisis situation, call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI App in the App Store & Google Play Store
🔷 Join PSI's Dads Support Group: bit.ly/FindSupportGroup
🔷 See PSI's Dads Resources: https://loom.ly/ZFkUG2Y
🔷 See PSI's Resources for Partners & Families: https://loom.ly/erWWRW8