Resources for Moms
Motherhood can feel overwhelming, even when it looks like you’re “handling it” on the outside.
Whether you’re navigating postpartum, anxiety or the mental load of being a mom, you're not alone.
Here are some trusted resources you can explore at your own pace. And if you need more support, therapy is always an option too.
Mental Health Support
Postpartum Support International
Free support groups, provider directory, and postpartum resources988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate emotional supportNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-TLC-MAMA (24/7 support for moms)Call or text “HELP” to 1-800-944-4773
Mental Health America
Free mental health screenings + educational resources
Postpartum & Mom Support
The Lactation Network
Helps connect moms to lactation consultants (often insurance-covered)Peanut
App to meet other moms in similar stagesLa Leche League International
Peer support + breastfeeding educationPostpartum Progress
Real stories + support around postpartum depression and anxietyThe Motherhood Center
Specialized postpartum support programs and educationHand to Hold
Support for moms who experienced NICU or complicated births
Books Moms Actually Relate To
Books
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
Fair Play
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
To Have and to Hold (postpartum + relationship shifts)
Podcasts
The Mom Hour
Raising Good Humans
The Longest Shortest Time
Tools for Anxiety & Overwhelm
Insight Timer
Headspace
Calm
Expectful
These can be helpful for grounding—but they’re not a replacement for deeper support.
IVF, Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Support
Trying to conceive, going through IVF, or experiencing pregnancy loss can bring a mix of grief, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion.
It’s often not talked about openly, which can make it feel even more isolating.
These resources offer support, education, and community for those navigating infertility and loss:
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and couples experiencing infertilityShare Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Support groups and community for those navigating lossAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine
Trusted information on fertility, IVF, and reproductive healthTommy’s
Evidence-based information on miscarriage, pregnancy, and loss
Books That Many Find Comforting
It Starts with the Egg
The Trying Game
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart
If you’re carrying grief, uncertainty, or feeling like you’re navigating this alone…
your experience matters. And you don’t have to hold all of it by yourself.
AAPI Mental Health
Asian Mental Health Collective
A community focused on destigmatizing mental health and connecting AAPI individuals with culturally competent providersNational Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Mental health advocacy, resources, and community-based support for AAPI populationsSouth Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network
Mental health education and provider directory for South Asian communitiesTherapy for Asian Americans
Directory to find therapists who understand AAPI cultural experiences
If you’ve been trying to hold everything together on your own—but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or not quite like yourself…
You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel supported, and begin to feel more like yourself again.