Other perinatal/postpartum resources:
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PSI [Postpartum Support International]
PSI offers a directory of therapists with training in this area, as well as a number of virtual, free support groups on topics such as pregnancy loss, NICU parents, birth trauma, mood disorders during pregnancy, support for parents of high need babies, pregnancy after loss, and more.
To see a comprehensive list, follow this link: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
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24 hour hotlines/warmlines
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-852-6262 (call or text)
Crisis/Suicide Hotline: 988 (call or text)
Postpartum Depression Helpline 1-800-944-4PPD
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Mother to Baby
MotherToBaby is the nation’s leading authority and most trusted source of evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
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Recommended Reading
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers – Karen Kleiman
Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression –Shoshana S. Bennett
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts – Martin N. Seif & Sally M. Winston
Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts – Amy Wenzel and Karen Kleiman
Life Will Never Be The Same: The Real Mom’s Postpartum Survival Guide – Ann Dunnewold and Diane G. Sanford
The Postpartum Husband – Karen Kleiman
Sad Dad: An Exploration of Postnatal Depression in Fathers – Olivia Spencer
Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood – Mark Williams
What About Dad? Understanding and Addressing Postpartum Depression in Men – Luis Resendez
Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood: Firsthand Advice, Tips, and Stories from Lesbian and Gay Couples – Eric Rosswood
And Baby Makes More: Known Donors, Queer Parents, and Our Unexpected Families – Susan Goldberg and Chloe Brushwood Rose
How We Do Family: From Adoption to Trans Pregnancy, and What We Learned About Love and LGBTQ+ Parenthood – Trystan Reese
Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All – Harlyn Aizley
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Podcasts
Birthful: Another podcast focused on pregnancy and birth experiences.
Doing It At Home: A podcast covering pregnancy topics
40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast: A podcast offering information throughout pregnancy
Healthy Births, Happy Babies: A podcast discussing pregnancy and baby health
If These Ovaries Could Talk: A podcast about pregnancy and related topics
Pregnancy Confidential: A podcast diving deep into the conversations and choices women face during pregnancy
The Scummy Mummies Podcast: A humorous take on modern motherhood and pregnancy
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Baby-friendly Coffee Shop!
Local to Londonderry, NH, is The Nest Family Cafe. They provide a baby, child and family friendly atmosphere for parents to relax with a cup of coffee without worrying about baby crying or dragging a diaper bag along.
They also offer events for kids and parents!