We believe that every mom deserves more postpartum support.
Who We Are
Powerful Postpartum Support Group is a free peer to peer group for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression in pregnancy, postpartum depression, postpartum OCD, postpartum PTSD, and postpartum anxiety. Our facilitators do not have medical training and this group does not replace medical treatment or therapy. When in doubt talk to your doctor or therapist.
The current group facilitators are Karen Phippen and Dezarae Weyburn (the New Rhythm Doulas) along with Hannah Kidd, (another local business owner), and Gisselle Topham.
When and Where
This group meets at My Family Birth Center on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (exceptions: June we run the local Climb Out of the Darkness, and for November and December: we combine and do a winter social). We discuss a variety of topics, including postpartum sex and intimacy, creating boundaries, therapy options, and common symptoms. These groups are open to any new or expectant mother that could use additional support. We ask that all group discussions remain private.
Upcoming Events
Our winter moms social will be held Friday, December 6th at 7 PM. The facilitators will be providing a taco bar and we ask that those who can do so bring a dessert to share. Babes in arms are welcome as usual.
Local Resources
Free/Low Cost Options
Clinics
•Family Counseling Services of Northern Utah(Ogden and Clearfield)
•The Family Support Center (Taylorsville)
•Family Connection Center (Clearfield)
•Family Counseling Center (Salt Lake City)
•Polizzi Clinic (Salt Lake City)
•Valley Behavioral Health (Salt Lake City)
•Davis Behavioral Health (Layton)
•Weber Human Services (Ogden)
*Weber State University Counseling Services (Ogden/Layton for *WSU Students)
Hotlines/Crisis Lines and Online Support
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
(800) 944-4PPD (944-4773)
University Of Utah Neuropsychiatric Unit Crisis Line
(801) 587-3000
Erikson Fussy Baby Network
(888) 431-BABY (2229)
National Suicide Hotline
(800) SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Climb Out of the Darkness
We host the Climb Out of the Darkness each year to fundraise for more postpartum support in our community. Follow the Climb Out of the Darkness Facebook page for more information.
