Resources for you & your family
Pregnancy, postpartum & women’s mental health
Information, practical guidance and connections to care, chosen to support you through pregnancy, parenthood and changes throughout reproductive life.
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Postpartum Support International Canada
Find people who understand
Connect with Canadian volunteers who can help you find perinatal mental health professionals, peer support and community resources.
Explore PSI CanadaSeeds of Hope
Understand your options
A free Canadian guide from CANMAT to mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, treatment options and conversations with your healthcare team.
Access the free guideUnwanted Postpartum Thoughts
Put words to difficult experiences
This University of British Columbia resource helps parents and families understand unwanted, intrusive thoughts involving a baby and begin a conversation about support.
Read the resourceAnxiety During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Learn about perinatal anxiety
A visual resource from the University of British Columbia for parents and families learning about anxiety during pregnancy and after birth.
View the guideGood Moms Have Scary Thoughts
For the thoughts that are hard to share
Written by Karen Kleiman and illustrated by Molly McIntyre, this book offers illustrations, simple exercises and compassionate guidance for the worries and emotional challenges of new motherhood.
Book available for purchase.
Explore Karen Kleiman’s booksBRIA
Support across reproductive life
Explore mental health and medical services related to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. Visit BRIA for services, eligibility and fees.
Explore BRIAIndividual support
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, loss or the adjustment to parenthood, we can explore what you need together.
Psychotherapy in person in Sarnia and virtually across Ontario.
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If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for support in Canada. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.