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Postpartum Support Plan Wizard

Postpartum Support Plan Wizard· Chapter 01 of 07

01 · YOUR SUPPORT CIRCLE

Who should you be able to call without thinking twice?

Start with the people who make you feel safe, practical, and less alone.

Three names are enough. You can change this later.

Why Plan Ahead

Replace “let me know” with a specific job.

Postpartum Support International’s planning resource organizes preparation around sleep and rest, support contacts, meals, household help, visitor boundaries, and a care team. This builder turns those themes into one practical worksheet you can adapt to your household.

ACOG recommends giving patients and families perinatal mental health education and resources. NIMH also notes that family and friends can offer practical support, assist with daily tasks, and help someone get to appointments. This tool stays on practical logistics. It does not screen, diagnose, or recommend treatment.

Use the plan in 3 passes: name the people, assign the jobs, then print the final version for your support team.

Scope and Safety

A logistics tool, not a care plan.

This builder provides general education and organization. It is not medical advice, mental health advice, psychotherapy, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency support. Discuss personal health questions and postpartum care with your licensed medical or mental health providers.

Do not type symptoms, diagnoses, medications, treatment information, or other private health details into the worksheet. The care-team section is only a reminder for names and contact details.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.

Authoritative Sources

Planning and perinatal mental health references.

Sources were reviewed July 21, 2026. They support the planning categories and safety context on this page. They do not make this tool individualized medical or mental health advice.

  1. Postpartum Support International: Your Postpartum Plan

    Planning prompts for rest, support people, household needs, visitors, and care-team contacts.

  2. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Patient Screening

    Guidance on perinatal mental health education and resources for patients, families, and support systems.

  3. National Institute of Mental Health: Perinatal Depression

    Information about perinatal depression, getting help, crisis resources, and practical support from family and friends.

Your answers stay in this browser tab until you unlock the finished plan by email. After that, print or save the finished page for your support team.