Many people struggle to adjust to pregnancy and parenting and some parents experience depression and anxiety. Without support and treatment, distressing feelings can affect how you respond to and bond with your child.
Fortunately, help is available - from family, peers and providers – to prevent, identify and treat depression and anxiety.
If you need immediate support, call or text the Washington Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 4 for Native and Strong Lifeline. You can also chat with someone at imhurting.org.
Or, call Perinatal Support Washington's Warm Line at 1-888-404-7763. Trained staff and parent volunteers are available to answer calls live between 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. On evenings and weekends, calls will be returned within 12 hours.
Perinatal Support Washington
Postpartum Support International
Maternal Mental Health: Know the Signs. Reach Out for Help - YouTube