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Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders in The Adoption Community

November is National Adoption Month. This month we choose to bring awareness to the intricacies of adoption and the impact on Birth Parent(s), Adopted Individual(s) and Adoptive Parent(s). Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders impact all…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

What I Learned Volunteering for Postpartum Support International

Nine months after having my daughter, I started volunteering for Postpartum Support International (PSI). My postpartum experience opened my eyes to the alarming lack of emotional and mental health resources for new moms. Despite…

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The Gifts and Challenges of Being a Highly Sensitive (HSP) Postpartum Parent

I love my child, but I can’t stand it when they whine or tug at my clothes over and over! I want to be the best parent I can be, but I feel like I’m failing the expectations placed on me by myself, my partner, my family,…

BIPOC Families, News/Press Releases, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

Perinatal Mental Health June Spotlight

Provider Spotlight "After giving birth, I fell into a deep depression due to a lack of information from my medical providers and family environment. It took me a long time to get the right treatment. I stopped taking medication when my son…

News/Press Releases, Perinatal, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

Postpartum Support International Urges Friends, Family to Check on New and Expectant Moms this May

Contact: Kim Lehman, 717-599-0891 kalehmanpr@gmail.com Postpartum…

BIPOC Families, Dads & Partners, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

World Doula Week :March 22nd-28th

“I began my journey of becoming a postpartum Doulo(a) in 2020 when I was having my second child. This passion was ignited because of the many questions I had as a father and someone supporting a birthing person going…

Loss & Grief, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, Perinatal PTSD, PSI Blog

EMDR in the Perinatal Period

Early in my career while working in community mental health, my supervisor often said, “it’s all trauma.” After a few years of experience, I recognized her wisdom and understood more clearly that my clients’ struggles did…

BIPOC Families, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Before, During and after Birth: Representation Matters

Hello, beautiful humans. My name is JaNina, and I am a trained full-spectrum doula. I am currently supporting my community through my own business DoulaMeWright, a local doula agency, Music City Doula, and through a program called Doulas…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal OCD, PSI Blog

How to use creativity to cope with PMADs without it taking a lot of your time or energy

As a mother with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD), you've likely consumed information about how to cope. You've probably read that rest, healthy food, water, exercise, social support and self-care are valuable and overusing…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

Social Media & Mom Guilt

How many times have you scrolled on your phone looking at your friend’s perfect picture with perfect hair and makeup? How many times have you felt exasperated that you don’t have that beautiful family picture with your kids? You know…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

The Role of Integrative Medicine in PMADs: What is the Evidence?

You are not alone if you admit to being confused by the maddening amount of health advice and opinions aimed at those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. There are literally not enough hours in the day to accomplish all…

Families & Support People, Perinatal, Perinatal Anxiety, PSI Blog, PSI Feature

PSI Volunteer Support Coordinator Program – November

Tell us about PSI's volunteer support coordinator program. Would love to! The role of all Coordinators is to provide 3 things - Education, Empathy and Resource Referrals. There are times when a person reaches out for support and doesn’t…

Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, PSI Blog

5 Mental Health Risks Many Lactating Parents Face

Mental Health Risks Many Lactating Parents Face Moorea Malatt LEC, PMH-C Many studies show how beneficial human milk is for babies and lactating parents and how breastfeeding and bodyfeeding* can be very supportive of parental mental…

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#BecauseOfYou

#BecauseOfYou This giving season, we want to bring awareness to the prevalence of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders, such as Postpartum Depression or Anxiety. We want to hear from you! As part of #BecauseOfYou, would you share your story,…

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders in The Adoption Community

What I Learned Volunteering for Postpartum Support International

The Gifts and Challenges of Being a Highly Sensitive (HSP) Postpartum Parent

Perinatal Mental Health June Spotlight

Postpartum Support International Urges Friends, Family to Check on New and Expectant Moms this May

World Doula Week :March 22nd-28th

EMDR in the Perinatal Period

Before, During and after Birth: Representation Matters

How to use creativity to cope with PMADs without it taking a lot of your time or energy

Social Media & Mom Guilt

The Role of Integrative Medicine in PMADs: What is the Evidence?

PSI Volunteer Support Coordinator Program – November

5 Mental Health Risks Many Lactating Parents Face

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