Perinatal Support Washington (PS-WA) is a statewide non-profit committed to shining a light on perinatal mental health to support all families and communities.
Washington, USA
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In honor of Mother's Day we shared real stories from 5 incredible moms throughout the past week. If you missed it, you can read them all here: perinatalsupport.org/info-hu…
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In honor of #MMHWeek2019 we'd like to feature one mama a day with a picture of their choosing and their story of recovering from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. If you're interested,... facebook.com/PerinatalSuppor…
We are just one week away from this 2 day PMAD training in Spokane. Don't forget to register! facebook.com/PerinatalSuppor…
Looking for resources in Kitsap County? Check out Hope Circle. facebook.com/story.php?story…
"While you may have heard about moms dying in childbirth, most people have not heard about the alarming number of women dying in the postpartum period. A large percentage of these deaths are entirely preventable." scarymommy.com/red-flags-pos…
"For many mothers, this kicks off a vicious cycle: stress from the birth experience can undermine milk supply, which amid a sea of messaging that says a woman’s body is hardwired to breastfeed, can further undermine peace of mind and ability to feed." theswaddle.com/when-breastfe…
"Sometimes mothers don’t feel comfortable to express these negative emotions for fear of being judged as cold, uncaring, not the perfect mother. The artists in this exhibition mark the emotional turmoil through their personal journeys and their... artlyst.com/previews/m-word-…
"Although these mood irregularities are fairly common, it can be shocking and guilt-inducing for new moms to experience parenthood as anything but a joy. But in talking about these issues, we can change attitudes about maternal mental health for the... brit.co/-6-maternal-mental-h…
"We need to shatter the belief that the perfect mom exists. Real motherhood is hard and messy and sometimes very ugly. We should be able to be real without the fear of being judged or shamed," says Jen Schwartz, The 2019 Blue Dot Project Spokesperson. prnewswire.com/news-releases…
Don't miss out on this important perinatal mental health training taking place in Spokane at the end of April. facebook.com/PerinatalSuppor…
Only one spot left in this online consultation group! facebook.com/PerinatalSuppor…
"I know they seem little and tiny and fragile, but you will not break your baby." romper.com/p/16-things-dads-…
Content warning: miscarriage
“People will say things like ‘you’ll have more children,’” said Jamie Kreiter, a Chicago-based licensed... huffpost.com/entry/at-least-…
