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.
Hope for HIE is the premiere organization connecting families, clinicians, and researchers with neonatal and pediatric-acquired hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE,) a type of brain injury, to awareness, education, and support. Through working to improve the quality of life for children and families, Hope for HIE hosts a comprehensive peer-to-peer support network with local family connections to help navigate this diagnosis.
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In this short video, Jeanne and Esperanza share their personal experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety.
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.
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.
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.
Chelsy, a plus-sized mom, shares her journey of infertility, pregnancy, and struggles with mental health postpartum.
Several women speak about the symptoms they experienced, where they found help, and what they wish others knew about perinatal depression and anxiety.
Celebrating Fathers of Freedom, a blog featured on Illuminate Colorado, shares the stories of Adam Combs and Adrian Nunez. These two military veteran fathers recognized a void in their community for fathers attempting to figure out how to jump back into parenthood while working to overcome other struggles that often accompany serving abroad.
Though he constantly tried his best, Ezra said he often worried that he might not measure up to being a good father. Imposter Syndrome, where one doubts their skills or accomplishments and often feels like a fraud, was becoming all too real to him, that is until he found his Circle of Father’s group. This blog, featured on Illuminate Colorado, shares Ezra's experience will Circle of Fathers.
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.
Sarah shares her story of experiencing anxiety towards breastfeeding, feeling overwhelmed, and her struggle to feel connected to her daughter.
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.
Krista shares how sleep deprivation and difficulty breastfeeding contributed to her postpartum depression and anxiety, and when she knew to reach out for help.
Caitlin shares what it was like to be diagnosed with postpartum depression and her journey to manage and overcome her symptoms.
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.
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.
A support group for parents of medically complex babies where they can connect, learn, and find support.
With options ranging from a free support group to evidence-based mother-infant group psychotherapy, Healthy Expectations draws upon experts from various medical and mental health disciplines to support pregnant women and women struggling with mood and anxiety issues after delivery.
A docuseries about having a baby while Black in the United States.
A virtual peer-to-peer support group where Black mothers connect, learn and increase well-being through shared experiences.
Colorado Springs Share is a support group for parents whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life. Meetings are designed to help a parent sort through the grief process in a safe environment among others who have experienced similar losses.
The Nurturing Parenting program is designed to promote healthy physical and emotional development, appropriate roles, and developmental expectations. Classes are offered in 12 week cycles and are currently being held on zoom.
Though he constantly tried his best, Ezra said he often worried that he might not measure up to being a good father. Imposter Syndrome, where one doubts their skills or accomplishments and often feels like a fraud, was becoming all too real to him, that is until he found his Circle of Father’s group.
Rainbow Families supports, educates, and connects lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families, parents, and prospective parents by providing educational programs, advocacy, social events, and discussion forums.
The Mom Walk Collective Denver is the local chapter of a national movement whose mission is to gather moms together for walks, and to create community to support the mental health of moms both new and experienced.
Tanika Dillard speaks about how she turned the grief of miscarriage into triumph, tenacity and advocacy.
This facebook group is for those who identify as either Black, Indigenous, or a person of color and who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers, where parents are the experts.
Celebrating Fathers of Freedom, a blog featured on Illuminate Colorado, shares the stories of Adam Combs and Adrian Nunez. These two military veteran fathers recognized a void in their community for fathers attempting to figure out how to jump back into parenthood while working to overcome other struggles that often accompany serving abroad.
From the Heart Enterprises is committed to the creation of a community of Black men who help one another through mentoring, business support, educational training, mental health care and network building. Their focus is to bring unity in Black men through providing workshops, retreats, service acts, youth programs, mental health aid and guidance.
Offering experience-affirming narratives for other bereaved parents.
This podcast for Black parents offers a mix of kitchen counter, living room couch style conversations with parent activists throughout various movements.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, men are coming together at the Center for African American Health to have straightforward conversations about strengthening families and communities.
This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD.
Parents share stories with the hope that they can support, encourage and inspire others who want to breastfeed their children.
The Today’s Fathers Program teaches men to be better fathers through fatherhood training classes. Scroll down on the Adult Education page to learn more about the Fatherhood Initiative Program.
A virtual therapy group for women with high-risk pregnancies.
A weekly online support group for moms on a recovery journey, led by recovery coaches who are also moms in recovery.
PSI provides direct support to pregnant and postpartum people and families, and a bridge to connect with each other.
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.
In this podcast and short blog, Jeanne Montalvo Lucar tells her story of infertility, miscarriage, and the pressure to become a within the Latino community.
This Facebook group is open to any veteran father wanting to connect.
We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Helping families before, during, and after a NICU stay and infant loss by providing powerful resources for the whole family.
“We are in a society that tells us that we need to do everything on our own. We used to lay in bed for a month and get waited on after giving birth, and it’s not like that anymore.”