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PERINATAL RESOURCES

As therapists specializing in perinatal and reproductive mental health, we are passionate about providing our communities with resources, information, and individualized care that is sensitive and trauma-informed.

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CAPITAL AREA PERINATAL WELLNESS COALITION

Locate professionals in the greater Lansing, MI area who specialize in perinatal care including: therapists, chiropractors, doulas, lactation resources, birth educators, pelvic floor specials, fitness services, support groups and family centers.

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POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL - MICHIGAN (PSI-MICHIGAN)

PSI Michigan offers resources and programs for individuals, families, and professionals including a provider directory, support groups, call or text helpline and volunteer opportunities.

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NATIONAL MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE

"The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers:

  • Phone or text access to professional counselors

  • Real-time support and information

  • Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Resources

  • Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups

  • Culturally sensitive support

  • Counselors who speak English and Spanish

  • Interpreter services in 60 languages"

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For more information visit:

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS INFORMATION

According to Postpartum Support International "Postpartum Psychosis occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries, or approximately .1% of births. The onset is usually sudden, most often within the first two weeks postpartum.

Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis can include:

  • Delusions or strange beliefs

  • Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)

  • Feeling very irritated

  • Hyperactivity

  • Decreased need for or inability to sleep

  • Paranoia and suspiciousness

  • Rapid mood swings

  • Difficulty communicating at times"

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POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL (PSI)

This pamphlet produced by PSI includes a list of questions to self-screen for perinatal mental health disorders.  Further, it gives a brief description of six perinatal mental health disorders as well as offers a succinct list of resources.

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PSI PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY INFOGRAPHIC

Looking for more information on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety?  This infographic from PSI offers readers a description of symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.  Click the link below to view.

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DADS & POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

This infographic by the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance details the impacts of paternal depression, information about prevalence, causes and risk factors, potential treatments, as well as providing resources for dads experiencing postpartum depression.

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