Parent Care
Postpartum Wellness Check-in Fridge Card
Create a visual reminder of postpartum warning signs and supportive actions.
Ready right now 15 min Ages For parents 1–2 players Indoor
Self-awarenessEmotional regulationProactive copingMental health literacyAdvocacy
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Learning benefits
- 💡 This activity promotes proactive mental health management by providing a tangible, visible reminder of warning signs and coping strategies. It empowers parents to recognize when they might need support and streamlines access to their support network, fostering a sense of control and self-efficacy in managing postpartum well-being. It helps distinguish between normal baby blues and potential postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Safety notes
- ⚠️ This activity is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harming your baby, please seek immediate help by calling 911 in an emergency, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visiting your nearest emergency room. Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers a helpline at 1-800-944-4773 and online resources for support with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Discuss any persistent or worsening mental health concerns with your healthcare provider. • Ensure all materials used are safe and out of reach of infants and young children if they are not being actively supervised during the activity. • If involving a partner, do so in a way that feels supportive and non-judgmental to the parent. When to seek professional support: If you experience significant sadness, anxiety, irritability, intrusive thoughts, or feel overwhelmed and unable to cope for more than two weeks, or if you ever have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please reach out for help immediately. Contact your healthcare provider, a mental health professional, or call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), the Postpartum Support International (PSI) helpline at 1-800-944-4773, or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Cleanup
- 🧹 Simply put away your pen/marker and discard any scrap paper. The fridge card itself is meant to be displayed.