Emotional Health During Pregnancy

Also check out the “Emotional Health During Pregnancy” chapter in the Welcome Baby Book.

Read the Welcome Baby Book

Emotional Health

Helplines:
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Postpartum Support International’s Warmline (call or text): 800-944-4773 (Spanish: 971-203-7773)
- LA County Department of Mental Health Helpline: 800-854-7771
- Crisis Text Line: Text LA to 741741
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-852-6262
Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory (Postpartum Support International)
Los Angeles County Maternal Mental Health Resource Directory (Maternal Mental Health NOW)
Emotional Wellness Self-Help Tool (Spanish) (Maternal Mental Health NOW)
Now Matters Now
Stress Busters. Ways We Can Bust Stress. (Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Farsi) (PACEs Connection and ACEs Aware)
Mental Health Support Groups (Stronger Families Blog)
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Groups (Stronger Families Blog)

Emotional Health of Dads and Partners

Helplines:
- Postpartum Support International’s Warmline: 800-944-4773 (4PPD) – English and Spanish
Better Together: Support Services for African American Moms and Families During and After Pregnancy: Fatherhood (LA Best Babies Network)
Now Matters Now
Fatherhood Support Groups (Stronger Families Blog)

Preparing Children for the Arrival of the New Baby

Becoming a Big Sister/Brother: Stories to Share (Zero to Three)
How to Prepare Your Older Children for a New Baby (Spanish) (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Getting Along With Siblings (Spanish) (Sesame Street in Communities)
Sesame Street: Becoming a Big Sibling | Abby’s Advice (Sesame Street)
Get Kids Excited to Become Big Brothers and Big Sisters (Pathways.org)
15+ Ways to Prepare Young Children for a New Baby (Moments a Day)
How to Prepare Your Child for a New Baby (Baby Health Guru)
Expectant Father Tip Guide: By Black Dads for Black Dads (African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention)

Your Safety

L.A. County Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-978-3600
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

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