RESOURCES

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PREVENTION

For up-to-date information on best practices pertaining to COVID-19 prevention and well being, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO).

COVID-19 FAQs

• Q&A on COVID-19 and Pregnancy and Childbirth (World Health Organization)

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding: A Message for Patients (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

• COVID-19 and Pregnancy FAQ (Brigham and Women’s Hospital)

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MENTAL HEALTH

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat here.

• Women’s Mental Health Services (Brigham and Women’s Hospital)

STRESS MANAGEMENT

• Mental Health during the COVID-19 Outbreak (World Health Organization)

• Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety (Harvard Health Blog)

• Stress and Coping with COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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PERINATAL VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

• PSI Online Support Groups are led by trained facilitators:

  • Perinatal (Pregnancy & Postpartum) Mood Support Group, Pregnancy Mood Support Group, NICU Parents, Military Moms, Pregnancy and Infant Loss

• Greater Boston Area Virtual New Parent Groups (MGH Center for Women’s Health)

• PSI Facebook Group: Join the PSI Closed Facebook group to find support and encouragement from other parents, who may be going through similar experiences.

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POSTPARTUM RESOURCES

Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine

The PSI HelpLine is available to moms, dads, and families, or anyone who may be looking for resources to help a loved one. Call 1-800-944-4773, or text message 503-894-9453 (English) or 971-420-0294 (Español).

• PSI Coordinators: Local PSI coordinators can help find resources and referrals in your area, including referrals to teletherapy resources.

• PSI Chat with an Expert: During these weekly sessions, you can connect with other moms and dads, and talk with a PSI expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding Advice during the COVID-19 Outbreak (World Health Organization)

• Breastfeeding and Coronavirus (La Leche League International)