Pregnancy and Birth Behind Bars

The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world, and women are the fastest-growing prison population today. Upwards of 80% of incarcerated women are mothers, the majority of whom are the primary parents.

PMH-C Recipient: November 2023

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in November 2023.   The state listed is accurate as of 11/2023. NAMESTATECaitlin Wolford Clevenger, PhD ALLizett Garcia AZAmanda…

Mother-Infant Bonding: It’s Not Always Instant

Bonding. A word that has rocked many moms' worlds in many ways. Some because it was all they imagined and more; others because it was not as instant and magical as they’d heard others say or seen on social media and in movies. I can…

Preparing for Better Outcomes: Matrescence Education as a Pathway

It’s hard to go even a couple of weeks without seeing another sobering statistic on the state of maternal health in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, suicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality,…

On Matrescence: Let’s Stop Wearing Bikinis in the Blizzard

I love the month of November. In Northern California, it means we survived months of scorching sun, thick layers of sunscreen, and even a wildfire season. Now it’s sweater weather, time to restock our cabinets with hot chocolate, and enjoy…

PMH-C Recipient: October 2023

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in October 2023.   The state listed is accurate as of 10/2023. USNameStateJennifer O'Dowd M.Ed, LPC, NCC ALDanica…

Support Saves Lives

PSI has ONE goal every year: to help more parents than the year before. We strive to do this by growing our resources, training providers, and increasing access to support. As a nonprofit organization, this goal can’t be met without donors…

Charla sobre la formación en español con Karla Cardoza, LMFT, PMH-C, Directora de la línea de ayuda en español de PSI

Charla sobre la formación en español con Karla Cardoza, LMFT, PMH-C, Directora de la línea de ayuda en español de PSI Háblanos de las formaciones profesionales de PSI que están disponibles en español. La formación de Componentes de…

6 Tips to Prepare for Your First Fertility Clinic Appointment Through a Diverse and Inclusive Lens

 Are you taking the first step to possibly begin fertility treatments and feeling a little overwhelmed? Don’t worry, it’s rare that you’ll ever find anyone starting this process who’s not feeling that way. Maybe you’ve…

What Not to Say Someone Struggling with Infertility

With infertility affecting about 1 in 6 women, it is likely that you know someone who is struggling, or has struggled, with infertility. The pain and distress of this experience is excruciating, often made worse by well-intentioned friends…

A Chat on Advanced Trainings with Birdie Gunyon Meyer

A Chat on Advanced Trainings with Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, PMH-C, PSI Certification and Training DirectorTell us about PSI’s advanced trainings in perinatal mental health. We offer Advanced Psychotherapy, Advanced Psychopharmacology,…

PMH-C Recipients: September 2023

Below you will find a list of those people who have received their PMH-C’s in September 2023.   The state listed is accurate as of 9/2023. USNameStateCamille Noelle Clements AKDaphne Simpson,…

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders in The Adoption Community

November is National Adoption Month. This month we choose to bring awareness to the intricacies of adoption and the impact on Birth Parent(s), Adopted Individual(s) and Adoptive Parent(s). Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders impact all…

Building Your Village: Finding & Growing Friendship as a New Mom

I'm Sarah Hess, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and PMH-C with a passion for helping new parents, expectant parents, grieving parents, and those desiring to start a family with their journey. Becoming a mother is a transformative…

Postpartum Support International Observes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Postpartum Support International Observes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month October Dedicated to Honoring and Remembering Those Who Experienced Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Loss; Awareness, Training EssentialPORTLAND, Ore., Oct.…