Here’s a curated list of powerful, trustworthy resources for new mothers; Covering mental health, postpartum recovery, parenting guidance, faith-based support, and community connection. I’ve grouped them by category for easy reference, and included both U.S.-based and online global options that are accessible and reputable:
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Mental & Emotional Health Support
1. Postpartum Support International (PSI) — postpartum.net
Offers a free, confidential helpline, support groups, and access to therapists specializing in postpartum depression and anxiety.
📞 Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 (Text “HELP” to 800-944-4773)
2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988lifeline.org
Available 24/7 if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsafe. They now offer dedicated maternal mental health support.
3. Therapy for Black Girls — therapyforblackgirls.com
Directory of culturally competent therapists and an amazing podcast on motherhood, identity, and self-care.
4. Latinx Therapy — latinxtherapy.com
Therapist directory and bilingual podcast discussing postpartum challenges and generational trauma in Latinx families.
5. The Motherhood Center (NYC, virtual options) — themotherhoodcenter.com
Specialized in perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, offering therapy, day programs, and support groups online.
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Postpartum Recovery & Physical Wellness
6. The First Forty Days by Heng Ou — A book + online resource centered on nourishing the body and spirit during postpartum healing.
7. Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Directory — pelvicrehab.com
Find a local specialist to support recovery after birth (pelvic floor, mobility, and body realignment).
8. Expectful App — expectful.com
Meditation, sleep, and mindfulness app made for pregnancy and motherhood. Includes postpartum guided practices.
9. The Fourth Trimester Podcast — fourthtrimesterpodcast.com
Honest discussions on postpartum identity, body image, and navigating motherhood transitions.
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Practical Parenting & Community
10. La Leche League International — llli.org
Free breastfeeding support, local meetups, and resources for new mothers worldwide.
11. What to Expect App — whattoexpect.com
A classic — daily development tips, postpartum forums, and mom-to-mom Q&A boards.
12. Peanut App — peanut-app.io
A “Tinder for moms” — find other mothers near you for friendship, advice, and local support.
13. Motherly — mother.ly
Articles, newsletters, and workshops on modern motherhood — honest, empowering, and deeply real.
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Faith & Spiritual Grounding
14. She Reads Truth — shereadstruth.com
Faith-based devotionals and studies for women balancing new motherhood and identity.
15. Faithful Counseling — faithfulcounseling.com
Christian therapy that integrates faith and mental health, with online access and flexible scheduling.
16. The “Working Mother’s Guide to Prayer” (book) by Marcia Ford
A gentle guide for reconnecting with spirituality while navigating exhaustion and change.
