RESOURCES
The Perinatal Resource Library
A curated collection of guides, organizations, hotlines and research for mothers and the providers who care for them. Updated regularly.
PEA guides
Organizations & hotlines
Research & data
PEA GUIDES
Guides for what appointments miss
Evidence-informed guides, free and paid, covering the topics most often missed in prenatal appointments and postpartum discharge conversations.
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Physical recovery, mental health, warning signs and support planning in one guide.
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PPD & PPA
Warning signs, treatment options and how to talk to your provider. Free.
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Nervous
How prolonged stress affects the postpartum nervous system, and tools for regulation.
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Years Later
A guided reflection and advocacy workbook for women still affected by a difficult birth.
ORGANIZATIONS & HOTLINES
Where to find support
Trusted organizations for perinatal mental health and birth trauma support, information and care.
In crisis right now?
Emergency: call 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), 24/7
Postpartum Support International
Perinatal mental health information, support and provider referrals. HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 (not a crisis line).
Postpartum Depression Org
Education, support and resources for mothers and families navigating postpartum depression.
Postpartum Stress Center
Pennsylvania-based center specializing in prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Birth Trauma Association
UK-based advocacy and community for mothers
affected by birth trauma.
Find support near you
Many of the most useful programs are local: support groups, home visiting, WIC, lactation and perinatal mental health providers. Start here to see what’s available in your state and community.
Listings are for information only and aren’t endorsements. Contact each organization directly about services and eligibility.
RESEARCH & DATA
Research, guidelines & data
CDC Maternal Mortality
ACOG Postpartum Guidelines
Postpartum Data Project
National data on pregnancy-related deaths, timing, causes and preventability. The source behind the statistics on this site.
Clinical guidance on postpartum care standards: what providers are recommended to do, and why the gaps exist.
More than 100 responses from mothers and healthcare workers documenting real experiences of postpartum care. Created and led by Casey Keen; full analysis forthcoming.