Educational guides only. Not medical advice.
The Mom Guidebook guides, checklists and worksheets are written to educate and support new parents. They are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment from a doctor, midwife, nurse, pediatrician, lactation consultant or mental health professional. Every pregnancy, birth and baby is different. Always follow the advice of your own healthcare provider, and ask them if you are unsure about anything.
Our guides are written with reference to public health sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Canadian and US government health agencies. Health guidance changes over time, so please check with your provider for what applies to you and your baby.
In an emergency
If you or your baby may be in danger, call 911 (US and Canada) or your local emergency number right away. Do not wait to finish a guide or checklist.
If you are struggling emotionally
- If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call or text 988 in the US or 9-8-8 in Canada, or go to your nearest emergency department.
- In the US, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential and open 24/7: call or text 1-833-852-6262.
- Feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed after having a baby is common and help is available. Please tell your doctor or midwife.
Questions
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