This is not my first baby, my third baby, but it was my first experience with any type of postpartum mood disorders. I knew it was a possibility for me because I had struggled with generalized depression anxiety before. And I knew that…
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is the "sneakiest" and most stigmatized mental illness in my opinion. Sneaky, because it can sneak up on you anytime in the perinatal period, even after recovery, the traces of guilt can show up…
Pandemic Recovery: Parent's Mental Health
by Melodye Phillips
For months I sat with the decision of whether I should get the COVID-19 vaccine or not. The vaccine came out when my daughter was 2 months old and I was immediately paralyzed by…
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. The first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Week (May 3-7), and the first Wednesday is World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 5). Mother’s Day is on May 9.Raising awareness for perinatal…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Postpartum Support Is an International Resource for Mothers and Families
You Are Not Alone, You Are Not to Blame, With Help, You Will Get WellPortland, OR March 9—One in seven pregnant or postpartum mothers…
by Amy StuartVanessa’s first several months as a parent were marked by debilitating anxiety. She was terrified of leaving the house and felt certain something terrible would happen if she did. She obsessively checked on her infant as she…
Have you ever wanted to learn more about meditation, mindfulness, yoga and grow your self-care toolbox?
If so, PSI will be launching a brand new video series on Facebook and Instagram, that will focus on Renewal and Self-Care topics. When…
Help us dispel the myth of the “perfect parent” by sharing this information:How parents portray themselves on social media is not always the same as real lived experience. Parenthood is never perfect
Parental guilt is very real…
What I Learned About Parenting and the Postpartum Period Working in a Preschool
by Amanda Dodson Gremillion
I am one of those preschool teachers who is known to spoil the babies. I often got guilted of this as a new mom too, but…
Low supply broke my heart
by Bethany Neubarth
*Trigger warning: Some content in this blog might be triggering or upsetting to certain audiences.I spent my pregnancy reading all the popular breastfeeding books; I went to three…
Kelli Brien
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
Certified Lactation Specialist
Founder of Mahogany MaternityTell us a little about yourself outside of your work.
I'm a wife and mother of 3 children and one…
Mom Guilt
by Amy Stuart
“You have to be kidding me.”I muttered these exact words to myself as I looked at the pregnancy test I held in my hand. It was positive. I had no idea what to do.My husband and I already had two small children.…
Practical Solutions for Postpartum Self-care
by Amy Stuart
The birth of my first child didn’t exactly go as I expected. While I hadn’t written up an elaborate birth plan, I had a loosely formed idea in my mind of how things were likely…
This month is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about the joys and benefits of breastfeeding. It also allows us to highlight and discuss some of the most common struggles and complications that can arise. We look forward to providing…
How Infant/Baby Massage Can Help with Postpartum Depression
By Angela Hitchcox
When a mother goes home from the hospital or birthing center with her new baby, she is thrown into a major life transition following her pregnancy. Some…
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Renewal 2021 – PSI Video Series
#ImStillAGoodParent
What I Learned About Parenting and the Postpartum Period Working in a Preschool
Low Supply Broke My Heart
Featured PSI Member: Kelli Brien
Mom Guilt
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August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Infant Massage