The Postpartum Shelf

Hello, new mother!

You brought life into the world and we don’t say it enough, but truly, congratulations. That was huge!

No two labors are the same. No matter how much you prepare, nothing quite compares to that moment you meet your baby or that last push when your body feels empty but somehow still finds a way.

And now you’re here. In the thick of it. The after. Maybe you’re feeling all the love. Maybe you’re feeling numb. Maybe you’re wondering if you’re doing this right. Or maybe you’re catching small, surprising glimmers of joy.

Whatever you’re feeling in this postpartum season, you’re not alone in it. This space was made for the real parts of new motherhood: the healing, the questions, the exhaustion, and the moments that quietly fill your heart back up.

Here you’ll find postpartum resources, support, and connection. Things that might make this season feel a little lighter, or a little brighter.

Come as you are. Take what you need. Leave the rest.

Community & Peer Support

PSI Online Support Groups
Free, virtual support groups for every kind of postpartum experience - including sessions for new moms, dads, NICU parents, BIPOC moms, military families, and more.
Join a Group


Find a Postpartum Doula
Overnight support, infant care, emotional backup, because healing is hard, and help is allowed.
Find a Postpartum Doula Near You

Pelvic Floor Therapist Locator
Your healing matters and pelvic floor care is a powerful part of that process.
Search Pelvic Floor Therapists

Mommy & Me Classes Near You
A gentle way to get out of the house, move your body, and maybe meet someone who gets it.
Explore Local Classes

Peanut
Like a dating app, but for mom friends. Find nearby moms in your same stage (and mindset).
Join Peanut

The Mom Community
A thoughtfully designed space for modern moms to connect, reflect, and access real support. Digital meetups, curated content, and zero pressure.
Join The Mom Community

How Are You, Really?

Trust us, we get it, if one more person asks you to fill out another mental health screening during one of the hardest seasons of your life, you might just lose your marbles.

But also? We care. A lot.

And if you are feeling off..  like really not yourself... we want you to have a clear, simple way to check in and get support. No pressure. No judgment. Just one small step toward feeling more like you again.

Postpartum Depression Test – Talkspace
A short, therapist-backed screener to help you figure out whether what you're feeling might be more than just “baby blues.”
Take the Test

If You’re in Crisis or Need Immediate Support

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, numb, or not like yourself, you don’t have to wait for it to get “bad enough” to ask for help. There’s no shame in needing more support. Whether it's talking to your doctor or reaching out in the moment, there are people who are trained to help you feel more like you again.

These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7:

  • The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
    1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
    Support in English & Spanish. Confidential. Compassionate.
  • Postpartum Support International Warmline
    1-800-944-4773 (call or text)
     Support in English & Spanish, even if you’re just not sure where to start.
  • Crisis Text Line
    Text HOME to 741741
    A trained crisis counselor will respond - anytime, day or night.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988
    For anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. 
    (Available in English & Spanish.)


    You’re not being dramatic. You’re not a burden. You’re not alone. There is help, and you deserve to receive it.

Professional Support

Tools, Gentle Moves, Big Shifts

  • Melissa Wood Health – Postnatal Series
    A gentle, mindful movement series rooted in pilates and yoga, designed to help you reconnect with your body after birth. Quick, grounding, and mama-friendly.
    Explore the Series
  • Every Mother – Postpartum Recovery Programs
    Clinically-backed core and pelvic floor healing, including plans for diastasis recti and cesarean recovery. Designed for every stage of postpartum.
    View Programs
  • Motherly – Postpartum Classes
    On-demand digital courses taught by postpartum experts, covering mental health, breastfeeding, sleep, relationships, and more.
    Browse Classes
  • Birth Recovery Center – Ab Rehab + More
    Comprehensive recovery programs for core and pelvic floor healing, C-section support, postpartum nutrition, and emotional wellness.
    Visit Site

Extra Support If You’re Feeling Extra

Meal Support for Postpartum Moms

  • Chiyo
    Nutrient-dense, postpartum-specific meal delivery designed with Eastern and Western care traditions in mind.
    Explore Chiyo
  • Kitchen Doula
    Handcrafted, small-batch postpartum meals that center warmth, healing, and nourishment - delivered with care.
    Visit Kitchen Doula
  • Welcome Home
    Chef-made postpartum meal delivery, with menus designed by a registered dietitian and rooted in the needs of the healing body.
    Explore Welcome Home
  • Mom’s Meals
    Ready-to-heat meals for new moms that meet medical and nutritional needs  available via some insurance providers and Medicaid.
    Learn About Mom’s Meals

    Postpartum Retreats & Rest Spaces
  • Boram – NYC
    A luxury postpartum stay in Manhattan offering around-the-clock care, meals, pelvic floor recovery, and newborn support.
    Learn More About Boram
  • Sanu – DC
    A deeply restorative, community-rooted postpartum retreat center with care rooted in African and Indigenous healing traditions.
    Explore Sanu Retreat
  • The Village – SF
     A cozy, modern postpartum retreat in the Bay Area. Offering in-room newborn support, nutritious meals, and lactation care.
    Visit The Village Retreat
  • Ìyá – Texas
    A postpartum sanctuary blending Yoruba traditions with evidence-based care for rest, recovery, and reverence.
    Discover Ìyá Retreat
  • Ahma & Co – California
    Postpartum rest stays for new moms that blend Eastern traditions with modern care, focusing on food, healing, and being held.
    Learn More About Ahma & Co
  • The Shoshana – Philadelphia
    An urban postpartum retreat experience that centers on Jewish traditions of rest and restoration after birth.
    Explore The Shoshana

How to Support Your Partner

  • Tell her how grateful you are for all she just went through, and how proud you are of her.
  • Tell her you see how much she’s giving, even when she feels like she’s falling apart. She needs to hear it and believe it’s seen because this season is isolating.
  • Handle a middle-of-the-night feed if you can. She’s beyond exhausted.
  • Don’t take anything personally. She’s healing and hanging by a thread.
  • Do the dishes. Without being asked.
  • Don’t ask her questions she has to Google. Just Google them.
  • Track the baby stuff: bottles, naps, doctor’s appointments. She can’t hold it all.
  • Be the one who says “no visitors today.”
  • Watch for signs of PPD and PPA. Learn more
  • Don’t ask when you can have sex again. She’ll tell you. Eventually.
  • Tell her she’s doing a good job. Say it often - especially when she looks unsure, especially when she’s in tears, especially when no one else is saying it. She may not believe it yet, but your voice matters more than you think.
  • Take care of your own mental health, too. This is big for you, too.

This season is temporary, but how you show up now? That part stays with her forever.

& please know...

Postpartum is a season of both intensity and in-betweens. It can be beautiful and brutal, joyful and deeply overwhelming, sometimes all before noon. We know how much you’re holding, and we built this page with you in mind.

You’re allowed to love it and still find it hard. You’re allowed to grieve who you were and celebrate who you’re becoming. You’re allowed to ask for help. To fall apart. To start over, as many times as you need. This chapter asks a lot of you. Physically, emotionally, relationally. And you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. 

We’ll keep adding to this page with care, always thinking about the real lives, tender moments, and full hearts behind every search for support.

The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. Read our full disclaimer here.