Postpartum Support Plan Wizard
Postpartum Support Plan Wizard· Chapter 01 of 07
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.
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.
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.
- Postpartum Support International: Your Postpartum Plan
Planning prompts for rest, support people, household needs, visitors, and care-team contacts.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Patient Screening
Guidance on perinatal mental health education and resources for patients, families, and support systems.
- 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.