Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Support International PSI provides a worldwide network of peer support, reliable information, professional trainings, and coordinators in all US states and 35 other countries.
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Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world's leading volunteer organization dedicated to educating professionals and supporting pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss families. PSI was founded in 1987 to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional difficulties that women can experience during and after pregnancy. The organization offers peer support, reliable information, best practice training, and volunteer coordinators in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 35 other countries. Working together with its volunteers, caring professionals, researchers, legislators and others, PSI is committed to raising awareness, eliminating stigma, and ensuring that compassionate and quality care is available to all families. To learn more, call PSI at 800-944-4PPD or visit www.postpartum.net. Send us a message if you need help or you'd like to help! We need volunteer support coordinators, outreach advocates, fundraisers, and professionals to help us fulfill our mission of support and community connection. We will train you and help you connect with other advocates. Send us a message on FB, call us 503-894-9453 or 800=944-4773 or write support@postpartum.net.

💙 Parenthood has its bright moments...and its dim ones. This season, let’s make sure no parent has to navigate the hard ...
12/18/2025

💙 Parenthood has its bright moments...and its dim ones. This season, let’s make sure no parent has to navigate the hard moments alone.

Join us in helping moms and dads rediscover their sparkle by shining a light on the free perinatal mental health support and resources offered by PSI.

✨ Donate now: postpartum.net/lighttheway

Help parents get their sparkle back.

No one should have to walk through loss and grief alone. We are proud to offer free, online peer support groups to help ...
12/18/2025

No one should have to walk through loss and grief alone. We are proud to offer free, online peer support groups to help parents find connection, comfort, and understanding.

From early pregnancy loss to stillbirth, infant loss, parenting after loss, and more—there is a space for you 💙

🕊 Find support and learn more at https://loom.ly/3NQNbvg

Are you South Asian, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Islander? You may qualify for a perinatal mental health research study!...
12/17/2025

Are you South Asian, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Islander? You may qualify for a perinatal mental health research study! 💙

Researchers want to hear directly from you about what emotional safety looks and feels like during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your experiences can help shape future interventions that prevent emotional harm and support equitable maternal health for these communities.

This study includes two virtual 1:1 sessions (an interview + art journaling).
If you:
✨ Self-identify as South Asian, Southeast Asian, and/or Pacific Islander
✨ Gave birth in the U.S.
✨ Are 18+
✨ Speak English
You may be eligible to participate.
Recruitment ends 4/30/2026.

📩To learn more, contact: Baomi Phung – btp6191@nyu.edu
🔗 Or visit https://loom.ly/zOb_Wn0

💙 This Giving Season, your impact can go twice as far!Thanks to the Flourish Impact Fund, every donation to PSI until De...
12/17/2025

💙 This Giving Season, your impact can go twice as far!

Thanks to the Flourish Impact Fund, every donation to PSI until December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000!

💫 1 in 5 moms & 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal mental health disorders. Your gift helps parents find support, hope, and community.

🕯️ Don’t wait - every gift is matched dollar-for-dollar by the $15,000 Flourish Impact Fund. Together, we can light the way for parents this Giving Season! ✨

✨ Donate today and double your impact: Postpartum.net/lighttheway

Be the change you want to see in perinatal mental health.As a PSI Member, you can:🤝 Connect with like-minded professiona...
12/16/2025

Be the change you want to see in perinatal mental health.

As a PSI Member, you can:
🤝 Connect with like-minded professionals in exclusive online groups
🎓 Access discounts on trainings, conferences, and educational resources
💙 Support families through PSI programs

🔗 Visit https://loom.ly/wjtPKX4 for more information

A recent FDA panel raised questions about the safety of SSRIs during pregnancy, but many perinatal health experts disagr...
12/16/2025

A recent FDA panel raised questions about the safety of SSRIs during pregnancy, but many perinatal health experts disagree and warn this could increase stigma and fear around needed care. Doctors emphasize that antidepressants can be life-saving for pregnant and postpartum people struggling with depression and anxiety. As Christena Raines, past president of Postpartum Support International, says in an article by KFF Health News: “SSRIs are probably the most well-studied medicine in pregnancy.” 💙🧠

Read more → https://loom.ly/dprufQ0

🎬 Be the Star of the Show: Casting Call for Sponsors! 🌟PSICON2026 is coming to Los Angeles! Join us at the premier perin...
12/16/2025

🎬 Be the Star of the Show: Casting Call for Sponsors! 🌟

PSICON2026 is coming to Los Angeles! Join us at the premier perinatal mental health conference on the West Coast! ⚡

Make your mark amongst advocacy leaders and the world’s top perinatal mental health experts. This is your unique chance to elevate your organization, connect with top providers, and drive real change.

Why sponsor?
🔥 Visibility with 1,500+ global professionals
🔥 Direct access to thought leaders & advocates
🔥 Leave a lasting impact on perinatal mental health
🚨 The curtains are rising and spots are almost gone!

🔗 Fill out the interest form and secure your role now: https://loom.ly/jPJ-VL4

🎬 Your red carpet moment is here - be the star of the show!

🌟 Have you trained with PSI? 🌟We want to hear from YOU!Whether you’re a clinician, community provider, or support profes...
12/15/2025

🌟 Have you trained with PSI? 🌟
We want to hear from YOU!

Whether you’re a clinician, community provider, or support professional, your experience helps others understand the impact of PSI’s trainings and inspires more providers to build skills that change lives. 💛

👇 Share in the comments:

✅ What training you took
✅ Your biggest takeaway
✅ How it’s shaped your work

Ready to take your skills to the next level?

Explore upcoming trainings: https://loom.ly/Z2maQQA

😴 Postpartum sleep is no joke — and you’re not imagining how hard it is.From newborn wakeups to circadian rhythms still ...
12/13/2025

😴 Postpartum sleep is no joke — and you’re not imagining how hard it is.

From newborn wakeups to circadian rhythms still developing, the postpartum period can seriously disrupt your rest. Our latest blog breaks down what’s normal, what can help, and when it’s time to get support.

Inside the blog:
🌙 What typical sleep looks like from birth through 6 months
🍼 Why newborns wake so often (and why it’s not your fault)
💤 Strategies to help you and your baby get better rest
⚠️ Signs it may be time to seek professional help for insomnia, anxiety, or overwhelming sleep-related worry
🤝 Support options and expert guidance from a Behavioral Sleep Medicine specialist

You don't have to navigate this alone. Support exists and sleep can get better 💙

🔗 Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/MMdI-Zo

"It was honestly amazing to hear different perspectives of others who have gone through similar loss. The mindfulness st...
12/12/2025

"It was honestly amazing to hear different perspectives of others who have gone through similar loss. The mindfulness stretches and breathing at the end really helped ground me. Thank you so much." - Pregnancy After Loss Support Group Member

Your support of PSI this giving season can help parents experiencing perinatal mental health disorders find support and community through our free support programs and resources. Together, we can help them find their sparkle again because ✨

Learn more and give today at Postpartum.net/lighttheway

✨ Light the way for others! ✨Through PSI’s peer support and education programs, one parent’s recovery can inspire anothe...
12/12/2025

✨ Light the way for others! ✨

Through PSI’s peer support and education programs, one parent’s recovery can inspire another 💙

Your donation helps keep that circle of light growing, one story, one family, one sparkle at a time.

✨ Donate now & help families find their light: Postpartum.net/lighttheway

"“There’s no shame in starting over. Every day is a new chance to choose healing. Remember, we recover in community - no...
12/11/2025

"“There’s no shame in starting over. Every day is a new chance to choose healing. Remember, we recover in community - not perfection. One honest step at a time.” Dr. Tamara Mackroy, PSI Substance Use Recovery Support for Parents Group Leader

Join PSI-trained peer facilitators with lived and/or professional experience for a recovery-focused virtual gathering in our online Substance Use Recovery Support for Parents support group. This peer support group is for any parent (birthing or non-birthing) from pregnancy to three years postpartum who is engaged in recovery or considering recovery from substance use disorders (SUD). No diagnosis is needed to attend.

🔗 Learn more about this support group and register at https://loom.ly/hNGK8Zw

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