Postpartum Support International

Join us for our online Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Moms Support Group! This group is for anyone pregnant or postpartum (up to two years) and identifies as Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American. There is no definition or level of being “Asian enough.” Pregnant and postpartum moms with a biological connection to East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Pacific Islands are welcome. This is a space for Asian and Pacific Islander mothers to connect, discuss their experiences, and learn helpful tools and resources. Whether you are going through stress, adjustment to parenting, baby blues, pregnancy, or postpartum depression/anxiety, our groups are here for you. This group is facilitated in English. You are not alone, and we are here to help. View the schedule and register at bit.ly/FindSupportGroup!

"I felt like I had to be the ONLY one to take everything on. Feedings, baths, diapers, laundry etc. Like I said, I had a very hands on village but my PPD made it seem like I was the one and only one who could mother my baby. The amount of guilt I had for not feeling like a 'mother' ate me alive...It took 22 months for me to start to feel a little bit like Kristen again. It is still a work in progress. I am now pregnant expecting my second daughter in the summer. I am staying on Wellbutrin this pregnancy and advocating for myself. Although I cannot predict how your hormones will treat you, I can promise you that you are not alone. The feeling you feel before an after birth are valid. Do not give up on yourself." - Kristen Marx Kristen is a Nestle Health Sciences employee, and she is going to continue spreading the word to fellow Nestle Health Sciences employees about PSI Services. You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help, you WILL be well. If you need help or support: ?? Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. ?? Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 ?? In a crisis situation, call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. ?? Download the Connect by PSI app in the App Store or Google Play Store ?? Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.

?? NEXT WEEK! Join us for a webinar titled: Maternal Rage: Implications & Interventions, which will explore the main characteristics of maternal rage during the postpartum period and beyond. In this presentation, the clinical implications of and evidence-based interventions to address maternal rage will be discussed. ??? This webinar is presented in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation. ?? March 24, 2025 ? 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT ?? Webinar, register at https://loom.ly/VTCY-5w ?? 1.5 Hours of CEUs available ?? Webinar will be recorded and available until April 24, 2025

?? "As a clinical psychologist, certified perinatal mental health provider, and new mama, I have put together an easy-to-remember acronym that includes the most useful tools for you, as a caregiver: CARE: Compassionate, Acts, Reinforced, Every day." — Dr. Madison Randolph PsyD, PMH-C. The responsibilities associated with caring for a baby can feel overwhelming and daunting. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: ?? Filling up your cup ?? Mindfulness ?? Exercise ?? Socializing ?? Self-care activity ?? Psychotherapy Many caregivers may feel guilty taking time away to do something for themselves. However, challenging that voice in your head is vital in making sure you are caring not only for those around you but also for yourself. It is not selfish or wrong to take intentional time to take care of YOU! In fact, it is essential. ?? Read full blog: https://loom.ly/-AGhIOk

NEW App Available by Postpartum Support International - Connect by PSI Postpartum Support International (PSI) has expanded its commitment to give all families the best start possible by creating a new app for families and caregivers - Connect by PSI.? Technology has impacted how everyone consumes information and resources - allowing us to have a limitless amount of information at our fingertips, but not all of it is helpful. At PSI, we now offer a trustworthy space for parents and providers to access Perinatal Mental Health information and resources from their phone or tablet. Connect by PSI gives you access to ALL of our essential help-seeker resources in an easy-to-navigate manner. After downloading the app, you will have access to: ?????? ?? PSI Helpline, Hotline, and Crisis numbers ready to dial in one click ?? PSI resources and support services ?? Over 50+ Online Support Groups ?? Easy to share information about Perinatal Mental Health ?? Ways to get involved PSI will continue to develop new features with every update. Please head to the App Store or Google Play Store and download Connect by PSI today, and share with someone you know who may need additional information or support. Download for Apple ?? https://loom.ly/iclqu6o Download for Google ?? https://loom.ly/hYcLS7c

?? "Maybe I should just wait..." "I don’t want to be judged..." ?? If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. ?? Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin activity, helping improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression when prescribed and monitored by a professional. If you need them, take them. No stigma. No shame. ???? Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your baby. If medication is part of that care, it’s not something to feel guilty about, it’s a step toward feeling better! If you need help or support: ?? Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. ?? Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 ?? In a crisis situation, call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. ?? Download the Connect by PSI app in the App Store or Google Play Store ?? Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.

?? New trainings posted! Join us for these upcoming trainings! Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care ?? April 23-24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota ?? May 21-22, 2025: St. Louis, Missouri Advanced Perinatal Mental Health: Psychotherapy ?? April 25, 2025: Minneapolis, Minnesota ?? May 23, 2025: St. Louis, Missouri Perinatal Loss: Clinical and Supportive Care ?? May 19-20, 2025: Mundelein, Illinois View all upcoming trainings and register at postpartum.net/training! Interested in bringing a PSI training to your area? If you represent an organization or group and are interested in having a PSI Certificate Training in your area, email [email protected].

PSI's Parenting After Loss online support group is led by trained peer facilitators and is for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss and also have living children. Whether you had older children before the loss, or have had a “rainbow” baby since the loss, parenting after a pregnancy loss can bring up so many complex feelings. You may feel pressure to enjoy every moment of being a parent, yet you also still grieve the baby you lost. Bereaved parents need a space to talk about their specific experiences and complicated emotions. You are not alone, and we welcome you to join us. View the schedule and register at bit.ly/FindSupportGroup ??

?? Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a condition that causes undesirable feelings right before a release of milk, which is commonly (and here, rather ironically) known as a “let down.” ?? These feelings generally occur along a spectrum of three different emotions – depression, anxiety, and anger. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: ?? How it’s Experienced ?? Occurrence ?? Cause ?? Management and Treatment ??Parents with D-MER can understandably start to dread breastfeeding. They may say, “I just didn’t like breastfeeding,” without ever understanding that there was a physical reason.? ?? Remember you are not alone, having D-MER doesn’t make you a “bad parent,” and most importantly, help is available.” — Sharon Berger, IBCLC, RN ?? Read full blog: https://loom.ly/FRNXwN0

PSI offers a unique online directory of 9,230+ qualified perinatal mental health professionals and support groups in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Providers have a variety of professional backgrounds (therapists, nurses, psychiatrists, doulas, lactation consultants, and more) and areas of specialty (trauma recovery, perinatal loss, physical therapy, fertility challenges, military families, and more). Help-seekers can search by spoken language, treatment orientation, insurance acceptance, and many other factors to find the right care. This resource empowers perinatal help seekers to find specialized care and support when and where they need it most. The directory bridges critical gaps in access to care, ensuring families can receive the help they need to thrive. Learn more about PSI's Impact in 2024 ?? https://loom.ly/qW_1aX8 Visit the PSI Directory and find a provider ?? psidirectory.com