Having a new baby is one of the most exciting times in your life! There are new experiences daily for you and for your little one.

You might also be feeling the stress of unexpected lifestyle changes: the lack of sleep, the demands of diapers, seemingly constant feedings. So you might be feeling tired, irritable, or just plain cranky. It really is normal to have these feelings; following delivery 80% of new moms feel this way.

The purpose of this web site is to help you connect with medical and community resources that can help you with the adjustment to being a new mom. Whether you need to talk to a skilled provider about feeling anxious or overwhelmed or just need an opportunity to meet with other new moms, we can help.

Use the menu at the top of the page to find out about opportunities for new moms in Springfield!

Sometimes, the feeling of being tired, irritable and cranky don't go away. They can feel overwhelming and interfere with other parts of your life. You might feel like you're the only one experiencing those feelings, but you're not.

It is estimated that 10-20% of all new moms have trouble with postpartum depression.  Some symptoms that seem to not subside include:

• Feeling depressed, sad or empty most of the day, nearly every day


• Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, nervous and anxious, irritable or angry


• Decreased interest or pleasure in activities


• Guilt for not wanting to spend time with the baby


• Wanting to be alone


• Significant appetite change


• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much


• Tired, having little or no energy


• Thoughts of harming yourself OR harming the baby


• Panic attacks (racing heart, shortness of breath, nausea, chest discomfort, dizziness, numbness)