🏥 Organizations & Support
Postpartum Support International (PSI):
A leading international nonprofit dedicated to perinatal mental health, with a strong presence in Canada.
https://postpartum.net/
Helpline:
Offers support and information in English and Spanish.
đź“ž Call or text: 1-800-944-4773
Connect by PSI:
A dedicated app providing access to PSI support and resources.
Support Groups:
Connects individuals with online and in-person support groups.
Life With a Baby:
A parent network offering peer support and resources for navigating parenthood.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC):
Provides resources and guidelines related to perinatal mental health for healthcare providers and the public.
https://sogc.org
Pacific Perinatal Foundation
Support for individuals and families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and perinatal challenges
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood—and Trusting Yourself and Your Body – Erica Chidi
A holistic resource encouraging mothers to trust their instincts and addressing the emotional side of motherhood.
Your Brain on Pregnancy: A Guide to Understanding and Protecting Your Mental Health During Pregnancy and Beyond – Sarah O. L. Leavitt
A science-based guide that helps mothers understand and navigate the mental health challenges of pregnancy and postpartum.
This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression – Karen R. Kleiman & Valerie Davis Raskin
A classic and essential guide offering a self-help program for those dealing with postpartum depression (PPD).
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers – Karen Kleiman
A compassionate and illustrated guide that supports mothers through the isolating and confusing experiences of postpartum life.
Mind Over Mother: Every Mum’s Guide to Worry and Anxiety in the First Years – Anna Mathur
Written by a psychotherapist and mother, this book helps readers manage maternal anxiety and develop a kinder inner voice.
Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts – Karen Kleiman
Addresses unwanted, intrusive thoughts common among new mothers. A reassuring guide that normalizes this rarely discussed part of motherhood.