Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources in the USA
For Parents & Midwives
Support For Vaginal Birth After Cesearean- The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). ​ ​Q&A Birth Questions Meetings monthly national meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30pm Eastern / 5:30pm Pacific. Bring your story, or listen to a story; bring questions, or answer a question. Get answers to your questions about maternal and fetal positioning exercises, posterior or breech, or anything related to the perinatal period from preconception to postpartum and beyond. google meet link- https://meet.google.com/idi-bkda-hdw Memberships ​ Become a member for $30 a month Becoming a member means you are changing birth for the better Access to webinars and white papers​ Midwives- Professional Membership  $60 a year Listing in our Professional --Member Directory Access to webinars and white papers Professional ICAN member badge for your website Consideration of your content by the ICAN social media team for sharing with our nationwide audience​ * Volunteer opportunities available
VBAC Facts Our mission is to share accurate VBAC information. Within those four simple words is a larger story. There is a huge gap between what national guidelines and medical evidence advise and the reality of our healthcare system. Women and birthing people deserve better and that's why we are here. Course -Are you ready? The Truth About VBACâ„¢ for Families will help you: Understand the evidence: Learn what the medical evidence says about the risks and benefits of VBAC and repeat cesarean Identify misinformation: Discover how much of what "everyone knows" about VBAC is actually outdated or inaccurate Know how to find a VBAC supportive provider: Use the knowledge you gain plus our handy Provider Interview Cheat Sheet to make the process easy Feel more confident: Speak intelligently with anyone, anywhere about VBAC and make truly informed decisions that you feel good about
Questions about medications- MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is the nation’s leading authority and most trusted source of evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. We specialize in answering questions about the benefit/risk of exposures, such as medications, vaccines, chemicals, herbal products, substances of abuse, maternal health conditions and much more, during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Our no-cost information service is available to women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, their family members, health professionals, and the general public via chat, text, phone, and email in both English and Spanish. Fact Sheet Pages- Print outs for parents and Midwives  Baby Blog Podcast  ​​ Ongoing Studies: Providing Better Information on Medication Safety in Pregnancy MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies provide much-needed information on medication and vaccine safety in pregnancy. Our studies are observational; women who are pregnant are not asked to take any medications or change their current treatments. We simply follow women who are pregnant who have – and who have not – taken a medication of interest until they deliver their baby, and then follow their babies for a period of time after birth. We collect information along the way that allows us to determine if the medication/vaccine may pose a risk to a pregnancy or a developing baby. Annual Mother to Baby Conference ​The meeting will include members in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, genetics, dysmorphology, perinatal epidemiology, teratology, behavioral teratology, pharmacy, genetic counseling, nursing, midwifery, maternal and child health, public health, and includes experts that provide MotherToBaby services and researchers that conduct MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies. ​​​​​​ Donate ​​​​​Annual Mother to Baby Conference . The meeting will include members in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, genetics, dysmorphology, perinatal epidemiology, teratology, behavioral teratology, pharmacy, genetic counseling, nursing, midwifery, maternal and child health, public health, and includes experts that provide MotherToBaby services and researchers that conduct MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies. ​​​​​Donate
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Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally. LLL USA offers breastfeeding support to all who want to breastfeed. Whether you are working or home with your baby, La Leche League can help you reach your breastfeeding goals. LLL USA helps families by: Providing free meetings led by volunteer Leaders who are experienced with breastfeeding and are accredited by La Leche League International. Offering support between meetings for breastfeeding challenges, such as positioning and latch, being sure your baby is getting enough milk, soreness, pumping and milk storage, and so much more! Helping parents learn about the ages and stages of breastfeeding. Creating a community of support by bringing breastfeeding families together. -Blog -Breastfeeding tips -Breastfeeding book and merch Facbook groups: - La Leche League of Salt Lake City - La Leche League- Utah County La Leche of Utah Website https://www.lllutah.org/
Post Partum/ 4th Trimester
PPD- Postpartum Depression
PSI- Postpartum Support International Our Mission The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. Our Vision It is the vision of PSI that every woman and family worldwide will have access to information, social support, and informed professional care to deal with mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI promotes this vision through advocacy and collaboration, and by educating and training the professional community and the public. The PSI Postpartum Psychosis Taskforce and Cherished Mom presents a 90-minute roundtable webinar for media, clinicians, family members and the general public. Presented by advocates with lived expertise of postpartum psychosis and moderated by PSI Executive Director Wendy Davis, PhD, PMH-C. The webinar will be recorded and available to all registrants. Watch Free on website. -Memberships -Volunteer work available - Provider directory for Mental Health Providers
Get Help - PSI APP - Find a Provider - Connect with a PSI volunteer - Support Groups - Peer Mentor Program - Chat with an Expert - Facebook Group for Moms and Dads - Group for Stillbirth or Infant Loss
For Midwives Maternal Mental Health Certificate: PSI and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health present an online Certificate Course for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals. This online webinar series includes eight live sessions, small group discussions, supplemental reading materials, 18 continuing education credits, and a certificate of completion. Perinatal Mood Disorder Class: This is a 2-day, thorough and evidence-based curriculum designed for anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. This a PSI Certificate of Completion Course and qualifies as Step 1 for the PMH-C. Perinatal Mental Health 101 Free Webinar: 90-minute webinar presented by Postpartum Support International and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (formerly 2020 Mom) Perinatal Loss: This comprehensive perinatal loss training for birth workers, therapists, nurses, and other psychotherapy and medical providers. This course takes you into the world of perinatal loss, inclusive of miscarriage, stillbirth, complex congenital anomalies, and pregnancy decision making. Perinatal Substance Abuse: Perinatal substance use is much more common than many of us realize, even amongst clients or patients you already treat. Perinatal Mental Health Training for Medical Providers: Designed to equip primary care frontline healthcare providers with the skills necessary to assess patients for perinatal mental health complications and, as appropriate, provide treatment with medication(s) or connect individuals with additional resources and care. The Climb Program A program of Postpartum Support International (PSI), The Climb is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness & understanding of perinatal mental health disorders. Hosted annually in summer and fall, volunteers organize community events to offer connection points between parents, professionals, and support services while fundraising for care during this critical period of time. We gather in recognition of each individual’s Climb out of perinatal mental health complications and into recovery. Medical Providers (For Prescribers): The PSI perinatal psychiatric consultation program is a service provided at no cost. The consultation program is available for medical professionals who are prescribers and have questions about mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and pre-conception planning.  This consultation service is available for medical providers only. The Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Program is staffed by experts in the field of psychiatry who are members of PSI and specialists in the treatment of perinatal mental health disorders. The service is free and available by appointment.-