By Samantha Reaves, MA, PMH-C | Postpartum Support International Trigger warning: intrusive thoughts about baby “I wish I’d had this book when my child was born. Everything would’ve been more bearable.” -Eugenia Leigh, author of Bianca “Bell sings a song about motherhood, that extraordinary event of body and mind, and about her traumatic survival from

Divya Kumar Meet Divya Kumar a South Asian-American perinatal psychotherapist with a public health background who lives in Jamaica Plain, MA with her husband and two teenage children. She received a Master of Social Work and certificate in Trauma Practice from Simmons University and a Master of Science from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of

Provider Spotlight “I like to provide resources to families for minimal or no cost. I also host a yearly baby shower for families in my community. My community baby shower is an ‘actual’ baby shower for families that celebrates and provides them with the needed necessities as they transition into parenthood. We all need one

  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 screen time, eating your feelings, and wine is not helpful. How many times a day do you think about

PSI Statement on Perinatal Psychosis-Related Tragedies Postpartum Support International (PSI) PSI is the global champion for perinatal mental health (PMH), connecting individuals and families to the resources and support needed to give them the strongest and healthiest start possible. For 35 years, PSI has been leading the effort to address PMH disorders, working with experts

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 for Everyone, based out of Massachusetts. I have been in birth work for three years now.  Many

By Shani M Jean-Charles, MA In the United States, the perinatal period—spanning from pregnancy through the first year postpartum—can be a time of increased vulnerability for many mothers. For those in the Latinx community, this sensitivity is often heightened by cultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers that frequently remain unacknowledged. As we continue to elevate discussions

Por: Lic. María Agustina Capurro, Psicóloga con Orientación Perinatal y Reproductiva “La matrescencia requiere de paciencia, nutrición, apoyo ycomprensión por parte de la familia y la comunidad. También requiere deuna clara determinación interna para abrazar el papel de madre de parte denuestra identidad maternal.” Dana Rapahel El concepto de Matrescencia hace referencia a la transición

By Nicole McNelis, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, PMH-C Oftentimes when mothers describe their experience of Mom Rage to me, they describe feeling like they are Drowning and Exploding at the same time. It’s pretty clear that we need to talk about Mom Rage.  As a mental health therapist, it’s my job to notice patterns. Every so

Alyssa’s Story At PSI, we understand that storytelling has the power to save lives, and we are honored to provide a space for survivors to share their stories. This article is part of a subsection of the PSI blog dedicated to survivor stories. Please note that this story has not been edited, and caution is