Diversity in Postpartum Support for BIPOC Mothers
Becoming a parent can be so hard-left’s just be honest. It is especially true for those who have never experienced it before or for individuals who had traumatic experiences their first time around. It’s a lot! It’s the overwhelming thought of, “what should I expect?” but often, we don’t think enough about the unexpected. Mostly because, well, how do you even begin to anticipate what you don’t know? That is why having support is so vital to new mothers and parents.
Apart from the painful and unnecessary changes that occur to the body, there is also the risk of developing temporary or permanent mental illness. Nobody wants to say it; negative thoughts during or after pregnancy are frowned upon, yet they’re so common. Postpartum depression affects many, and watching over a newborn will only be much harder without taking care of yourself. So please, if you are a pregnant person, reach out. Diversity is an important factor in postpartum support.
Mae Health
Mae Health is a platform created for expecting black mothers with information and support from the moment they discover they’re pregnant to every doubt after. They provide not only basic educational materials via their website and blog but also aid personally through their programs. Their focus is to ensure that black mothers receive the same care that other women do. If you fear you will be facing complications throughout your pregnancy or struggle with balancing your emotions, Mae health can help. Not to mention that their origin story is incredibly inspiring.
Read about Mae Health here: https://meetmae.com/aboutus
Though there aren’t services curated specifically for expectant mothers and pregnant people in other BIPOC communities, regular therapy services are culturally in tune with the communities.
Therapy for Latinx
Therapy for Latinx is a database that focuses on connecting individuals with psychologists and therapists of Latin descent in order to ensure that they are culturally conscious. They have also made it a priority to hire Spanish-speaking individuals for those who have difficulty communicating in English or have any sort of language barrier.
Find out more about Therapy for LatinX here: https://www.therapyforlatinx.com
Asian Mental Health Collective
The Asian Mental Health Collective is similar to Therapy for LatinX in that it aspires to diversity in mental health to connect Asian individuals with therapists who will understand their specific community’s cultural battles. Not only that, but they aim to create a peaceful bridge between the preservation of their traditions and the new experiences that the community is facing.
Find out more about Asian Mental Health Collective here: https://www.asianmhc.org
Native American Counseling and Healing Collective
Unfortunately, no nationwide or worldwide therapy community specializes in Native American patients. However, if you are a resident of Colorado state in the US, there is one facility that is curated specifically for Native Americans. The Native American Counseling and Healing Collective are composed of three wonderful and kind women that work with Colorado Native residents to ensure diversity in their mental health remains as important as their traditions and culture.
You can learn more about them here: https://www.nacahc.org
As women, we have been taught to be dainty, polite, and pleasant- but becoming a mother means having to be more than that. It comes with fear, insecurity, and uncontrollable biological, and hormonal changes. This is why it is imperative to reach out for support and ensure that you feel as strong and capable as you have always been.
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