Safety & disclaimer
This guide provides practical and educational support only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and is not a substitute for your OB-GYN, pediatrician, lactation consultant or emergency services. If you are worried about yourself or your baby, seek professional help.
If you need urgent help in the US: call 911 for emergencies; call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; call Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773 (English and Spanish); contact your pediatrician, OB-GYN or go to the nearest emergency room as appropriate.
Some guides include support for difficult emotional moments or recovery topics. They are designed to help you prepare questions and seek appropriate professional support from your pediatrician, OB-GYN, lactation consultant or emergency care — not to diagnose or treat any condition.
US crisis & support lines
- 911 — life-threatening emergencies
- 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text)
- 1-800-944-4773 — Postpartum Support International (English & Spanish)