Postpartum & You
Nurse-led support, with a next step
When planning is not the next step
Chest pain, trouble breathing, seizures, severe confusion, hallucinations, or immediate danger to you or baby: call 911 or seek emergency care. Do not wait for a chat response.
Other urgent warning signs
Get medical care immediately for bleeding that soaks at least one pad in an hour, clots larger than an egg, a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, a severe or persistent headache, vision changes, severe belly pain, or one-sided leg swelling or pain. Tell the clinician if you were pregnant within the past year. This is not a complete list.
CDC: urgent maternal warning signsTalk with someone now (U.S.)
Maternal emotional support: call or text 1-833-852-6262, free and confidential, 24/7. For a suicidal or mental health crisis, call or text 988. For immediate danger, call 911. These services are separate from MamaKnows.
HRSA: maternal mental health supportNIMH: perinatal depression and getting helpWhat would help right now?
A question ready. A rest window planned. One task someone else could take.
Rest needs a plan, not another lecture
Arrange a realistic rest window and clarify who is available to help.
Helpful context and trusted resources
For infant sleep, use a separate, firm, flat, level sleep surface with only a fitted sheet, and place baby on their back. Avoid falling asleep with baby on a couch or armchair. Keep any feeding plan your care team has advised; this tool does not set infant feeding intervals.
Sources checked 2026-09-30. Educational support; individual care belongs with your healthcare team.
No streak to keep. No perfect recovery to perform. Start with what helps.
Nurse-led educational and organizational support—not diagnosis, treatment, or monitored care. U.S. crisis support: 988. Immediate danger: 911.
