Postpartum Support International-SC

📢 Introducing PSI-SC's Doula Service Scholarship Program!

In an effort to support parents most at risk for perinatal mental health disorders, Postpartum Support International - South Carolina (PSI-SC) is excited to launch a scholarship for doula services!

📝 Here’s how it works: Doulas in South Carolina can apply on behalf of qualifying parents for funding, with scholarships awarded as reimbursements for services rendered. Applications are open and doulas must apply by December 1st!

Let’s work together to create a brighter, healthier perinatal journey for SC families. Visit the linktree in our bio for the application! 💙

Shoutout to Team Greenville for putting on a fun and informative Climb today! They’re just $200 shy of their fundraising goal—let’s help them reach their goal! 🌟💪 Check out the link in our Linktree to donate and help make a difference!

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It's a time to remember and honor the memory of babies who have died too soon, and to raise awareness about the needs of bereaved families.

To those who have experienced loss, your grief is valid and your pain is seen. Please remember that you do not have to carry this alone. is here to support you, honor your loss, and hold space for your healing.

PSI offers the following and Grief and Loss Support Groups:
-Black Moms in Loss
-Early Pregnancy Loss Support for Moms
-Fertility Challenges
-Parenting After Loss
-Pregnancy After Loss Support
-Pregnancy After Stillbirth & Early
Infant Loss
-Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
for Moms
-Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
for Parents
-Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support for
Parents
-Termination for Medical Reasons
-Pregnancy and Parenting After
Termination for Medical Reasons

Check out Team Greenville's team fundraising page for Postpartum Support International The official 2024 Climb Greenville page!What: FREE walk event to raise funds for and bring awareness to Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHD)When: (RESCHEDULED) October 15th : Bon Secours Wellness Arena | 650 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601

Carolina Pregnancy Center will be distributing free diapers, wipes, and formula on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00am-12:00noon at our new location, 7425 Westlake Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. This event is open to the community. Bring your photo ID and your child’s birth certificate or insurance card. There is a limit of one pack of diapers, 1 can of formula, and 1 pack of wipes per child. We will only be able to serve 2 families per car due to traffic flow.

Join the Columbia Climb Team at Gibson Pond Park at 3:00!!

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. The devastation is profound, and many are in urgent need of support.

To help those impacted, PSI-SC and the Columbia Climb Team will be hosting a diaper and feminine hygiene products drive at the Columbia Climb on this Sunday, October 6th. These products will be donated to the United Way of Greenville County
Community Relief Fund. If you are not able to make it to the Climb, please consider donating to the One SC Fund created by the Central Carolina Community Foundation. Your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of those who are struggling during this difficult time.

Join us in supporting our community—every donation counts. Together, we can help rebuild lives.

Hope Church is providing hot meals and device charging this Friday from 12-2pm for those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Addresses ⬇️

SPARTANBURG CAMPUS
102 JOHN DODD ROAD

SIMPSONVILLE CAMPUS
806 SE MAIN STREET

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. The devastation is profound, and many are in urgent need of support.

To help those impacted, PSI-SC and the Columbia Climb Team will be hosting a diaper and feminine hygiene products drive at the Columbia Climb on this Sunday, October 6th. These products will be donated to the United Way of Greenville County
Community Relief Fund. If you are not able to make it to the Climb, please consider donating to the One SC Fund created by the Central Carolina Community Foundation. Your contributions can make a real difference in the lives of those who are struggling during this difficult time.

Join us in supporting our community—every donation counts. Together, we can help rebuild lives.

🌟 Scholarship Alert! 🌟
Are you a BIPOC provider or a provider working with underserved populations in South Carolina? This is your chance to apply for our LAST scholarship of 2024 toward a PSI training!

🔑 Details:
🎓 Open to BIPOC providers or those serving underserved communities in SC.
💸 Scholarship funds must be used by December 31, 2024.
⏳ Deadline to apply: October 8th, 2024 — Don’t miss out on this final opportunity for 2024!

Find the scholarship application linked on Linktree in our bio to apply!

The Climb fundraising program brings communities together to raise awareness about perinatal mental health. It’s a time to fellowship with survivors, supporters, and providers. We are thrilled that Climb events are happening across the state! Swipe to learn more about Climb events happening across SC and click the link in our bio to join a team!

📣Share with your co-workers, friends, churches, and family 📣 Create a Climb Team community and let's walk together on Oct. 3rd at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena!!

Get your Official 2024 Climb Greenville merch using the link below or give to a mom/caregiver friend and show you're in this together!

Part of the proceeds from each item go to Postpartum Support International-SC and to aid parents, providers, and support groups shine a light on perinatal mental health disorders.
https://www.bonfire.com/official-2024-climb-greenville-gear/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=official-2024-climb-greenville-gear&utm_content=default

PSI-SC (Postpartum Support International Chapter of South Carolina) has introduced the Advocacy, Education, and Outreach Committee to provide individuals within the SC community with meaningful avenues to give back. The committee is designed to harness the collective skills and passions of members to drive positive change and support. The AEO committee focuses on championing mental health policies and resources, works to connect with and support underserved populations, and aims to spread awareness and knowledge about mental health topics. Through this initiative, PSI-SC strives to create a more informed, compassionate, and engaged perinatal mental health and wellness community, offering members the opportunity to make a significant impact. This committee will be led by our current Outreach and Advocacy Chairs, Geena and Tyleshia.

To learn more click the link in our bio to fill out the Volunteer application form.

August is a month to highlight the joys and benefits of breastfeeding. The month also allows us to highlight and discuss some of the most common struggles and complications that can arise while breastfeeding. PSI-SC looks forward to providing you with beneficial resources throughout the month and would love to hear from you about your breastfeeding journey.

✨How has it been for you?
✨What surprised you the most?
✨What resources do you wish you had?
✨What advice do you have for others on their breastfeeding journey?

Local to SC? Drop resources below in the comments!

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week. Swipe to learn about the trauma that birthing people, newborns, and families may experience.

For support through birth trauma visit postpartum.net or download the Connect by PSI app on the Apple app store or Google play store.

Have you heard about Connect by PSI? It’s a new app created by for birthing people, families, and providers who are seeking perinatal mental health tools and resources.

Head over to the apple app store or google play store to download Connect by PSI today!!

Big news from the ‼️ Applications for the Alliance Fellowship Program will open on July 15th‼️ All US-based BIPOC professionals and students interested in working with BIPOC communities and perinatal mental health are encouraged to apply‼️

Happy Pride Month!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Did you know that PSI offers a Q***r and Trans Parent Support Group? This free group meets online every Wednesday at 2:30 PM (EST). For more info visit postpartum.net

The released the 2024 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards which provide a comprehensive view into the state of maternal mental health in America. The most devastating finding was that the U.S. is failing moms:
❌ 29 states received Ds and Fs on the state report cards.
❌ The national overall grade is a D+
❌ South Carolina received D-

Swipe to see what is driving South Carolina’s poor grade and state specific recommendations for improving maternal mental health.

For more information on the state report card please visit: https://policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards/

Happy Mother’s Day from PSI-SC! We hope all of our mom followers have enjoyed this day!!

Our board has expanded! Meet Shauna and the rest of our board here: https://psichapters.com/sc/ -id-1

REPOST from : “Today is Perinatal & Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) Awareness Day. PPP occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries, and the onset is often sudden and the symptoms can wax and wane, even over the course of hours.

PPP can happen to any person who gets pregnant and gives birth, with the most significant risk factors including a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, a previous psychotic episode, or experiencing PPP in a previous pregnancy.

While there is approximately a 5% su***de rate and 4% infanticide rate associated with PPP, It is important to know that many survivors of PPP never experienced delusions containing violent commands. Delusions take many forms, and not all of them are destructive. The majority of individuals who experience PPP do not harm themselves or anyone else.

PPP is always a medical emergency. If you think you or a loved one is experiencing PPP, you should seek help at the nearest emergency department immediately or contact a crisis hotline such as 988 or 741741.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you WILL be well.

🦋 Follow and for more information about PPP and to connect with fellow survivors.
🦋 Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.

Follow to learn more about PPP Awareness Day.”

May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and this year, PSI is highlighting how 1 in 5 moms suffer from a perinatal mental health disorder during the first year following childbirth.
We invite you to join the campaign to bring together the voices of PMHD survivors around the world.