By Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C, PSI Board Member My “aha moment” came after my own struggle with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression. I didn’t even realize what I was going through until my daughter was almost two – I had very little training during residency and was shocked when I started learning more about

By Renada Bey I became a mom for the first time in a way I didn’t and couldn’t foresee. I was thrown into the deep end of appointments, therapies, and responsibilities that left no time to fully or truly process what was happening to me. I knew three months before my son was born that

Although Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs) affect an estimated 800,000 new parents each year, the topic of mental health can be a mystery to many. PSI wants to change the story by sharing YOUR story and breaking the silence about PMH Disorders. May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and this year, we invite you to

Por: Andrea Hernández, Fisioterapeuta Neonatal, Pediátrica y de Atención Temprana, Doula, Educadora Perinatal Imagina caminar por el pasillo del hospital, con el dolor sordo de tu cesárea recorriéndote el vientre. Cada paso duele —las grapas en la incisión arden, el cuerpo pesa como plomo—, pero sigues avanzando. Llegas a la puerta de la UCIN y,

By Riddhi Laijawala As a researcher specialising in perinatal psychiatry, my work focuses on two key aspects of this period: pregnancy, and postpartum. I started off my career working on a randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of a community singing intervention (called SHAPER PND) on symptoms of postnatal depression. Now, I am part of

By Samantha Reaves, MA, PMH-C The Smart Patients online platform hosts a free postpartum forum where users can share, connect, and learn from peers in a safe and supportive environment, moderated by Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff. “Smart Patients was an invaluable resource for me during my own recovery journey, something that I could come

By Jennifer Basile  Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) bond survivors in the club to which they never wanted to belong – but the empathy, understanding, and support that can only come from others who have also suffered are unexpected benefits. The Club I Never Wanted To Be In When my friend told me I

Por: María Jimena Paz, Médica de familia, IBCLC Entender la salud mental materna: un paso hacia el cambio El hospital donde me formé en los últimos años de la carrera de medicina era hospital blanco, blanquísimo, limpio, de grandes ventanales que daban a un jardín interno. Un hospital con habitaciones individuales, con profesionales de bata

Cadrae’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

By Dr. Madison Randolph, PsyD, PMH-C Any veteran or first-time caretaker can relate to the difficulties of caring for another human life. The responsibilities associated with caring for a baby can feel overwhelming and daunting. Whether you are the birthing parent or not, the anticipation, the loss of sleep, role transition, and pure excitement of