Postpartum Support International – Colorado Chapter
Find Colorado PSI Support Coordinators, resource guides, local support groups, education, and events.
Postpartum Resources
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Parentline
Parentline Colorado is a free telebehavioral health service offering brief, strategic psychotherapy through video chat and telephone to pregnant and postpartum families with children up to age five. Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.
Alma Southwest Denver
Alma is a home visitation program for pregnant parents or caregivers that take care of little ones up to the age of three and live in SW Denver/East Jeffco neighborhoods. Through home visits, Alma community companions work alongside families to practice skills that support family wellbeing, build-up their strengths, and make connections in the community.
Community Reach Center
Community Reach Center provides therapeutic support for women with pregnancy-related depression and anxiety. Dads need support too - that's why services focus on the whole family. Services are provided by Infant Mental Health Specialists on the Early Childhood Services Team, as well as therapists at any of the Center’s outpatient locations. To make an appointment with an Infant Mental Health Specialist, please call the Early Childhood Services team at (303) 853-3801. To see an outpatient therapist, come in for an initial evaluation.
MyCare Emotional Wellness Self-Help Tool
This resource has been designed by Maternal Mental Health NOW to help you feel prepared to adjust to the emotional demands, joys, and stressors of trying to conceive, pregnancy and parenting.
MotherWise Colorado
MotherWise's program includes 6 weeks of workshops plus one-on-one coaching for mothers on knowing themselves, what healthy relationships are to them, communication and relationship skills for all kinds of relationships, and connecting with a newborn baby.
Lactation Resource Guide for Denver County
Breastfeeding can be hard. Access to lactation services for common issues can make a big difference. Connect with Denver County-specific groups, resources, and other supports by visiting this guide.
Lactation Resource Guide for Boulder County
Breastfeeding can be hard. Access to lactation services for common issues can make a big difference. Connect with Boulder county-specific support services, recommendations, supplies and other information by visiting this guide.
Lactation Resource Guide for Jefferson County
Breastfeeding can be hard. Access to lactation services for common issues can make a big difference. Connect with Jefferson county-specific supports by visiting this guide – available in both English and Spanish.
Lactation Resource Guide for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties
Breastfeeding can be hard. Access to lactation services for common issues can make a big difference. Connect with Tri-County-specific groups, resources, and other supports by visiting this guide. The guide is also available in Spanish here!
Breastfeeding Moms and Families
Get connected with information on birth-friendly hospitals, childcare, and breastfeeding in the workplace!
Podcast – The Earliest
In this podcast from Zero To Three, join host Ernestine Benedict and early childhood expert, doula, and mother Elizabeth Pihlaja as they explore pregnancy, birth, trauma, and mental health and well-being in the earliest years of life.
Special Connections – Substance Use Support
Special Connections, a program for pregnant women on Health First Colorado, helps women struggling with substance use have healthier pregnancies and babies by providing case management, individual and group counseling, and health education.
Families Forward Resource Center
Believing that personal and public health is a fundamental aspect of family prosperity, Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC) provides community health services for families. Health advocacy services include health coverage, nutrition and cooking classes and developmental screening services.
Fussy Baby Network Colorado
For parents, caring for a fussy baby can be exhausting and frustrating. There is no quick fix—but there is help. Call Fussy Baby Network® Colorado, a program for parents who have concerns about their baby’s fussiness during the first year of life.
COVID-19 Wellness Strategies for Moms with New Babies
Strategies to support you and your baby’s health and wellness during this unprecedented and difficult time.
Natal Stories
A docuseries about having a baby while Black in the United States.
Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, and continuing through the child’s second birthday.
Bright by Text
Bright by Text connects you with trusted information and resources from early childhood experts about pregnancy, child development, and much more. Available in both English and Spanish, messages keep you updated on everything from developmental tips based on your due date to events taking place in your community! Text BRIGHT to 274448 to sign up and visit their site to learn more.
Postpartum Stories
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Eliza’s Story – Managing the Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Eliza, a mom who has just given birth, shares an update on her mental health and how she is managing her symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
Kiara Mason’s Postpartum Depression Story – Understanding the Symptoms
After the birth of her firstborn daughter, Kiara experiences postpartum depression and anxiety. She explains the symptoms she had and how she overcame it.
Caitlin’s Story – Journey to Overcome Postpartum Depression
Caitlin shares what it was like to be diagnosed with postpartum depression and her journey to manage and overcome her symptoms.
A Journey In Self-Love Through My Plus-Size Pregnancy And Birth
Chelsy, a plus-sized mom, shares her journey of infertility, pregnancy, and struggles with mental health postpartum.
Krista’s Story – Sleep Deprivation and Difficulty Breastfeeding Led to Postpartum Depression
Krista shares how sleep deprivation and difficulty breastfeeding contributed to her postpartum depression and anxiety, and when she knew to reach out for help.
Sarah’s Story – Breastfeeding Anxiety and Feeling Overwhelmed
Sarah shares her story of experiencing anxiety towards breastfeeding, feeling overwhelmed, and her struggle to feel connected to her daughter.
Helpful Tips for Managing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Two moms sit down with a mental health professional to talk about the symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety, tips for managing symptoms, and the importance of asking for help.
Jill’s Story – Managing Intrusive Thoughts, Anger, and Panic Attacks
In this 15 minute video, Jill shares her journey of learning to manage the intrusive thoughts, anger, and panic attacks she experienced as part of her postpartum depression and anxiety.
We Are Warrior Moms, We Are The Faces Of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Several women speak about the symptoms they experienced, where they found help, and what they wish others knew about perinatal depression and anxiety.
Motherhood and Depression Segment on Balance of Power
A Colorado mom who struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety is joined by a public health professional to offer pieces of hope and advice to parents who are struggling.
Moms Talk About Their Postpartum Depression Darkest Moments and When to Seek Help
In this short BuzzFeed video, moms discuss the darkest moments of their postpartum depression, when they knew to seek help, and offer hope to others who are struggling.
This is My Brave – Live Storytelling About Postpartum Depression
A YouTube playlist curated by This is My Brave Inc., an organization that highlights personal stories of mental illness and addiction. Videos feature live performances of parent’s sharing their experiences with postpartum depression.
Marta’s Story – Seeking Postpartum Depression Help in the LatinX Community (English and Spanish)
In both English and Spanish, Marta shares her story of the depression and anxiety her and her partner experienced throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Olivia’s Story – Overcoming Postpartum Depression, Food Insecurity, and Domestic Violence (Spanish)
Olivia shares her story of experiencing postpartum depression during and after her pregnancies while simultaneously dealing with the stress of immigrating to the United States, food insecurity, and domestic violence within her relationship.
Jeanne and Esperanza’s Postpartum Depression Stories – More than Baby Blues
In this short video, Jeanne and Esperanza share their personal experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety.
Insights from Real Colorado Parents
“You are afraid to talk to your doctors because you only hear about the extreme cases where the moms hurt their babies.”