Perinatal And Postpartum Resources
Postpartum Worksheet
PDF worksheet to go over plans for you and your support partner to help during the postpartum period with managing sleeping, visitors, care tasks, mental health, support for one another, and more to help create alignment and lessen overwhelm during the postpartum period
Visitors Help Worksheet
It can be so helpful to have people wanting to help once baby is here, but it can be hard to think about what to ask for help for in the moment, especially if you have tasks you are are not comfortable with others doing. This is a word document can be edited to your preferences to help be a reference in directing those who are wanting to support.
Websites and Support
Washington Perinatal Warmline: 1-888-404-7763
Postpartum Support Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Perinatal Support Washington- for resources, support groups, Directory for therapists, lactation support, doulas, midwives, and more
Postpartum Support International- for resources and support
PEPS- peer to peer support groups
Book Recommendations
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleinman
Baby Makes Three by John and Julie Gottman
What About Us? A New Parents’ Guide to Safeguard Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived Relationship by Karen Cleinman and Molly Mcintyre
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
Cribsheet: A Dada-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, From Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster
The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications by Emily Oster
Support for Dads
Did you know Dads can have Postpartum concerns as well? Look at this fact sheet