Resources
You don't have to find this alone.
Vetted organizations, helplines, and professionals for every part of the journey.
Daara is a companion, not a clinical tool. When you need more than reflection — when you need a person, a professional, or immediate support — these are the places we trust.
Postpartum Support International
Trained specialists for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Available in English and Spanish. Free.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate mental health crisis support. Available to anyone in the United States.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Free, confidential, available 24/7.
Postpartum Support International
Provider directory, support groups, and educational resources for PMADs. Provider finder available by location.
postpartum.netMGH Center for Women's Mental Health
Evidence-based information on perinatal mental health from Massachusetts General Hospital's specialist center.
womensmentalhealth.orgPsychology Today — Find a Therapist
Filter by perinatal specialty, insurance, location, and telehealth availability. Widely used and regularly updated.
Find a therapistFind an IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are the gold standard for breastfeeding support. This directory finds IBCLCs near you.
ilca.orgLa Leche League International
Peer support, local groups, and evidence-based information for breastfeeding families worldwide.
llli.orgAcademy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Find breastfeeding medicine physicians — MDs with specialized training in lactation medicine.
bfmed.orgBlack Mamas Matter Alliance
Centering Black women in advocacy, research, and policy around maternal health. Resources for Black birthing families.
blackmamasmatter.orgNative Birth Coalition
Centering Indigenous birthing wisdom and supporting Native families through the perinatal journey.
nativebirthcoalition.orgNational Birth Equity Collaborative
Research, training, and advocacy to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes in the United States.
birthequity.orgFamily Equality
Resources, community, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ families at every stage — from family planning through parenthood.
familyequality.orgPSI — Resources for Partners
Postpartum Support International's resources specifically for non-birthing partners, including same-sex partners.
postpartum.netGLMA Provider Directory
Find healthcare providers who are affirming and experienced with LGBTQ+ patients and families.
glma.orgDONA International — Find a Doula
Directory of certified birth and postpartum doulas. Includes filters for location, specialty, and language.
dona.orgTolabà — Doulas of Color
Connecting families with doulas of color and culturally aligned perinatal support.
tolabaorg.comEvidence Based Birth
Accessible, research-grounded information about birth practices, interventions, and informed consent.
evidencebasedbirth.com