Resources to Support Moms

Motherhood Blogs:

• Motherhood Challenges: Coping with Confusing Ambivalence in Times of Change
• Confessions of a New Mom: The Grief and Joy of Birth
• Confessions of a New Mom: Grieving the Life that Was & Loving the Life that Is (Part 1)
• Confessions of a New Mom: Loving the Life that Is & Grieving the Life that Was (Part 2)
• Confessions of a New Mom: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having My Baby 
• Postpartum Depression - Lucie's List (Focus is 6 weeks postpartum)
• How did you know you had postpartum depression? - Postpartum Progress
• Six Things You Should Avoid if You Have Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
• What REALLY Happens Right After Delivery

Books for all Stages of Motherhood:

• The Gift of the Happy Mother: Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing Everyday Joy by Rebecca Eanes
• Motherhood: Facing & Finding Yourself by Lisa Marchiano
• How to Not Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn
• Postpartum Mental Health: Books for New Parents - Lucie's List  

Postpartum Support:

• Postpartum Support International 
• The Postpartum Stress Center
• Postpartum Depression - American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Postpartum Depression - Office on Women's Health 
• Post-pregnancy Depression - Medline Plus
• How can I recognize postpartum depression? - Ovia Health 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
• If you are experiencing a mental health crisis call or text 9-8-8  

Support for Dads:

• Help for Dads (Helpline, Support Groups, etc.)
• Connect with a Specialized Coordinator  (Postpartum Support International)

Note: these resources are for new moms and moms at all stages of the motherhood journey. Resources for child loss or grieving are not included in this list.