The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

NEW Resource for Pregnant & Postpartum Moms

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.  Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

                Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and even after the baby is born. For many women, these feelings go away on their own. But for some women, these emotions are more serious and may stay for months.

             The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide real-time emotional support, encouragement, information, and referrals. Pregnant and postpartum women can get the help and resources they need when they need it.

Are you a new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.  

NYSPA recognizes Senator Lea Webb as the 2024 Women & Infants Outstanding Advocate !

Senator Webb was unanimously selected to receive this award in recognition of her advocacy for assuring women’s reproductive rights. NYSPA recognizes her leadership in helping advance landmark legislation to strengthen reproductive rights and improve maternal health outcomes for all New Yorkers. 

The Women & Infants Outstanding Advocate Award has only been awarded a few times throughout NYSPA’s 36 year history due to its significance.  It is awarded to recognize the unique and exceptional actions by an individual to protect women’s health, reproductive rights, women’s and infants’ health care, health care access, and/or improving systems of care. 

NYSPA recognizes Sharon Barron as the 2024 Stanley James Award Recipient!

Sharon was recognized for her long history in complex pediatric care including serving as a nurse within pediatric hematology oncology followed by almost a decade of nursing care within a Level III pediatric intensive care unit.  Since moving to Buffalo, Sharon has been tirelessly serving the Western New York region in providing support for pregnancy and newborn care through efforts including, but not limited to ,didactic education, development of on-site simulation, and reestablishing the annual perinatal conference (May, 2024). She has  coordinated education centered on affiliate hospital site reviews of annual outcomes, and case specific evaluations when needed. Through her leadership and team-building focus, there have been major advancements for how the RPC serves the region. Sharon is also a board member of NYSPA and a key member of the conference planning committee.