One Year Anniversary! Partnering with NMMHH
We are excited to announce the first anniversary of our partnership with the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and Postpartum
Discontinuing Virtual Support Groups as of 12/22/23
The Board of Directors of Postpartum Support Virginia has made the difficult decision to discontinue our Virtual Support Groups as
PSVa Statement on the Approval of Zuranolone
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Zuranolone, a new medication to treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone will be available
Press Release – New LGBTIQA+ Parent Support Group
Contact: Stephanie Adler sadler@postpartumva.org (540) 546-0519 FOR IMMEDIATE REALEASE Arlington, VA, May 18, 2023 – Postpartum Support Virginia Postpartum Support Virginia, a
PSVa Emergency Housing Fund
Over the last year, PSVa has seen a significant increase in mothers and birthing people we work with who are
Press Release – Lindsay Clancy, death of her children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2023 POSTPARTUM SUPPORT VIRGINIA -Lindsay Clancy, death of her children ARLINGTON, Virginia On January 24, 2023, Lindsey
The Mother Hood by Mara Watts
When I graduated from college, I had to choose someone to walk behind me during the ceremony and carry my “hood.” At the precise moment, these individuals would be called to place the hood over our head marking our place as a graduate. My mother was given this honor as I felt that she had seen me to this place and I knew that she would help me to move forward. It was a powerful metaphor and a right of passage that helped to mark a moment.
Board Announcement
Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa), the Commonwealth’s resource for parents, professionals, and communities addressing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), is seeking
Shelane Gaydos — Mother, Daughter
Shelane and her Mother, Joanne. Register for Shelane’s Run Written by Joanne Bryant, Shelane’s Mother. Shelane is my first
Volunteer Spotlight: Dawn Douglas-Coker
Sixteen years ago, I became a CAPPA certified postpartum doula. As part of my continuing education, I discovered PSVA. It
Prince William County Coalition and Care Coordinator
Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa) has an immediate opening for a Coalition and Care Coordinator in Prince William County, VA. PSVa
In the Midst of Tragedy
Dear PSVa Community, I have been worrying that this message was too late to send since I did not send
Olympic Medal Mama
Guest Blog Post: Gwen Paulson, LCSWTherapist, Owner Mindful Mama LLC There’s no Mama Medal. There’s no award for how long
The Intersection Between Domestic Violence and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Did you know that October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Do you know what domestic violence is? Domestic violence (DV)
Volunteer Spotlight: Elaina Rahaman
What is your PSVa story? How did you learn about our organization and why did you become a volunteer? I
Partnership with First Shift Justice Project
First Shift Justice Project is happy to announce that we are expanding our services in Virginia. First Shift Justice Project
Tips to Navigate the Stormy Emotions of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Guest Post by Laura Swift, Grammie Doula Share Your Loss. Being silent in your pain helps no one. Call and
Volunteer Spotlight: Ivania Montero
I am a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother to 3 children. As a Birth Doula, I offer
Partnership to Support Refugees
Postpartum Support Virginia is pleased to announce that we are working in partnership with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health,
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Delgado, Spanish Outreach Manager
Growing up I knew two things: that I wanted to help people and I wanted to be in the medical