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 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.
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.
In this short video, Jeanne and Esperanza share their personal experiences with 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 this five minute video, mothers share how their experiences with postpartum depression related to breastfeeding, sleep, and the need for community support.
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.
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.
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.
Janay describes how strained relationships within her support network and the stress of her son’s stay in the NICU led to her experience with postpartum depression.
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.
This Facebook group is open to any veteran father wanting to connect.
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.
A virtual network formed to reduce isolation and build community for Black birthing families and birth workers.
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.
Join other parents and caregivers of children with special needs to share support, tips and advice or just talk.
This podcast for Black parents offers a mix of kitchen counter, living room couch style conversations with parent activists throughout various movements.
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.
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.
We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Parents share stories with the hope that they can support, encourage and inspire others who want to breastfeed their children.
This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD.
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.
Join other parents and caregivers in recovery to share support, tips and advice or just talk.
Circle of Parents provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers, where parents are the experts. Visit their website to find a variety of Spanish-speaking support groups.
Colorado fathers and male caregivers join together online to share support, tips and advice, or just talk.
Offering experience-affirming narratives for other bereaved parents.
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.
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.
Tanika Dillard speaks about how she turned the grief of miscarriage into triumph, tenacity and advocacy.
A support group for parents of medically complex babies where they can connect, learn, and find support.
Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers, where parents are the experts.
A virtual therapy group for women with high-risk pregnancies.
Join other kinship caregivers to share support, tips and advice or just talk.
Helping families before, during, and after a NICU stay and infant loss by providing powerful resources for the whole family.
A docuseries about having a baby while Black in the United States.
“I tried to tell my mom, ‘I’m going to see a therapist’ and she laughed at me like, ‘What’s wrong with you?’ And then she told the whole family that I was going to see a therapist and everyone was like, ‘What’s wrong with you?'”