Supports

Every woman is different, and every postpartum experience is different. Learn from other women how their own experiences affected them, what lessons they’ve learned from their journeys, and what advice they can share to help you get the support you need.

It’s okay to put your own needs first. In fact, if you aren’t physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy you won’t be able to provide the support that others may need from you, too. Learn how caring for yourself is an active, positive choice and the best thing you can do.

If you are now on the bright side of postpartum mental illness, you may wish to give back to others and create support for other women who have had similar experiences. Starting a peer support group may be just the thing, but it does require a lot of work, training, and preparation.