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“Many mothers struggle because they feel guilty grieving while also feeling grateful their baby is receiving life-saving care. But two things can be true: gratitude and grief can exist at the same time. You can be incredibly thankful for the NICU staff while also mourning the experience you hoped to have.” When Birth Doesn't Go as Planned: The Emotional Impacts of a NICU Stay on Mothers By Kailynn Klepfer, LCSW-S, PMH-C

When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: The Emotional Impacts of a NICU Stay on Mothers

If you have experienced a NICU stay, know that your emotions are valid. Discover insights on healing and coping in this challenging time.

September 14, 2026

“There is something powerful and refreshing about being able to learn in a space where you do not have to constantly translate your experiences or explain why culture, race, racism, history, family, community, and identity matter.” Inside PSI’s Training for BIPOC Professionals A Conversation with PSI Faculty Kristy Christopher-Holloway, EdD, LPC, PMH-C

Inside PSI’s Training for BIPOC Professionals

Enhance your practice with BIPOC-focused perinatal mental health training. Gain insights into effective screening and support strategies.

September 10, 2026

Cuando tu mente piensa lo que tu corazón jamás haría: hablemos del TOC perinatal

Los pensamientos intrusivos pueden ser aterradores, pero no significan que quieras hacerle daño a tu bebé. Conoce el TOC perinatal y sus opciones de tratamiento.

September 8, 2026

Postpartum Support International pide una reforma tras el cierre del caso de Lindsay Clancy por juicio nulo.

Postpartum Support International reclama una reforma legal tras el juicio nulo de Lindsay Clancy y pide mayor atención a la psicosis posparto.

September 4, 2026

Postpartum Support International Calls for Reform as Lindsay Clancy Case Ends in Mistrial

PSI calls for legal reform after the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the ongoing struggle to address perinatal mental health issues.

September 4, 2026

“The benefit of polyvagal tools is that they don’t require any special equipment or a long routine. You don’t even have to be alone to use them. Many of them can be done in under a minute, with one hand holding or feeding the baby. These tools can simply be added to your toolkit and used any time that you need them.” Polyvagal Tools for Postpartum Anxiety: How to Calm Your Nervous System During the Fourth Trimester By Emily Guarnotta, PsyD, PMH-C, Regular Contributor

Polyvagal Tools for Postpartum Anxiety: How to Calm Your Nervous System During the Fourth Trimester

Learn about tools which offer real, tangible relief to parents in anxious moments during the postpartum period.

September 3, 2026

La importancia de hablar más y mejor sobre salud mental perinatal

El caso Lindsay Clancy es una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre cómo hablamos de la salud mental perinatal, la importancia de la evidencia y la responsabilidad de comunicar sin estigma.

September 1, 2026

“Looking back, I realize my mental health wasn't protected by breastfeeding itself. It was protected by making the choices that aligned with my values in each unique season of motherhood. For one journey, that meant persevering through months of pain. For the other, it meant embracing uncertainty and trusting myself to make the best decision I could for my daughter. The same mother. Different baby. Different journey. Different versions of strength. Because there is no one right breastfeeding story—only your own.” The Moments I Couldn't Fully Hold: What Two Breastfeeding Journeys Taught Me About Grief, Mental Health, and Motherhood By Rhea Sims, MSc, BSN, RN, IBCLC

The Moments I Couldn’t Fully Hold: What Two Breastfeeding Journeys Taught Me About Grief, Mental Health, and Motherhood

Join Rhea Sims as she shares her personal breastfeeding journey, revealing the unexpected challenges and joys of nursing.

August 28, 2026

“...It isn't breastfeeding that harms mental health, but the gap between expectation and reality, especially when that gap comes wrapped in exhaustion, isolation, and a lack of support. The takeaway for clinicians and parents alike: the goal isn't choosing between breastfeeding and sleep. It's building a plan that protects both.” Sleep and Breastfeeding By Natasha K. Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP, FABM, PMH-C

Sleep and Breastfeeding

Sleep and breastfeeding can coexist. Find out how to manage both for better mental health after giving birth.

August 25, 2026

Gestar y maternar en el desastre: 3 historias del terremoto en Venezuela

Tres historias del terremoto en Venezuela revelan los desafíos de las mujeres gestantes, desplazamiento, pérdida, incertidumbre y falta de atención a la salud mental perinatal.

August 24, 2026

“My hope is that one day neuro-affirming care won't be considered a specialty—it'll simply be the standard. Because the more birthworkers understand accommodating the way a client's brain works, the more families like my own will finally receive the support they deserve.” The Importance of Neuro-Affirming Care in Pregnancy and Postpartum A Conversation with Alix Myers, Founder & Doula at TENDER.LY

The Importance of Neuro-Affirming Care in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Understand the importance of neuro-affirming care and how it adapts to support families in their unique parenting journeys.

August 21, 2026

Visibilizar lo invisible: el poder social del cuidado

El cuidado de un RN arcoíris en UCIN requiere mucho más que atención clínica. Enfermería acompaña a las familias desde la empatía, comunicación y respeto, creando un entorno donde la ciencia y la humanidad se encuentran.

August 18, 2026

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