If you think it's an emergency, call 911 now. If you are pregnant or had a baby in the last year, say so. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. For support with pregnancy or postpartum mental health, call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), any time. It is free and confidential, in English and Spanish.
The Village Resource Hub
Free Tools for Mothers & Families
Practical information. Stronger advocacy. Support beyond birth.
No mother should have to navigate pregnancy, birth, or postpartum alone. These free guides, checklists and worksheets help you and the people who love you get ready, speak up and know when to get help.
Who this hub is for
For mothers and pregnant people
Plan your recovery, track how you feel, and walk into appointments with your questions ready.
For partners and family
Learn what actually helps in the first weeks, and how to notice when she needs more support.
For friends and community
Practical ways to show up, even from far away.
Everything here is free. You don't need a doula, insurance, or a plan already in place to use it.
Know the urgent warning signs
These matter during pregnancy and for one year after birth. This list doesn't include every symptom. If something feels wrong, get help.
Call 911 now if you have:
- Pain in your chest
- Obstructed breathing or shortness of breath
- Seizures
- Thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby
Source: AWHONN POST-BIRTH warning signs.
Get medical care right away if you have:
- Severe headache that won't go away or gets worse over time
- Dizziness or fainting
- Changes in your vision
- Fever of 100.4ºF or higher
- Extreme swelling of your hands or face
- Trouble breathing
- Chest pain or fast-beating heart
- Severe nausea and throwing up (not like morning sickness)
- Severe belly pain that doesn't go away
- Baby's movement stopping or slowing down during pregnancy
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking during pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding or leaking fluid that smells bad after pregnancy
- Swelling, redness or pain of your leg
- Overwhelming tiredness
Source: CDC Hear Her, Urgent Maternal Warning Signs.
Call your doctor, midwife or provider right away, including after hours. If you can't reach them, go to the emergency room or call 911. Always say: “I had a baby on ____” or “I am ____ weeks pregnant.”
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Every guide downloads free, with no sign-up. Print them or save them to your phone.
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
What the first 12 months after birth can look like, and how to plan for them.
Warning Signs & When to Seek Help
The symptoms that need care right away, and what to say when you call.
Maternal Mental Health
Feelings after birth, when to reach out, and where to find support.
Advocacy Toolkit
Part 1: scripts and questions to understand your options and be heard. Part 2: birth preferences, prenatal and hospital questions, postpartum visit prep and a symptom tracker.
Partner, Family & Community Support
Real ways to help a new mother without taking over.
Infant Care & Feeding
Safe sleep, feeding cues and support, safe formula preparation, newborn check-ups, and when to call the baby's doctor.
Finding Help & Community Resources
Verified national and Massachusetts services for health, food, safety, housing and more.
Planning Worksheets
My Postpartum Plan, plus the 10-worksheet Fourth Trimester Planning Workbook: support team, appointments, check-ins, meal and household planners and more.
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About CPHE
The Village Resource Hub is created by Casimir Public Health Empowerment LLC, founded by Judeline Casimir, MPH. We strengthen maternal health through public health education, culturally responsive support, advocacy, and community empowerment.
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