We are Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota (PPSM), a group of mental health & perinatal practitioners and organizations offering treatment and support services to Minnesota families.

Our Mission: To engage parents and professionals in promoting optimal emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.

If You Are a Parent:

If you are a parent seeking more information or support, you can explore the topics listed to the right. Or download the The Minnesota Perinatal Mental Health Resource List

You may also visit our For Parents page to learn about the emotional challenges that often accompany the first years of starting a family.

If You Are a Provider or Organization:

If you are a health care provider or represent an organization serving new parents, please feel free to print the The Minnesota Perinatal Mental Health Resource List and make available to your patients or clientele. Our For Providers page describes ways to get involved .

About Us

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Minnesota (PPSM) began to take root in July 2006, when Suzanne Swanson, PhD, a St. Paul psychologist in private practice, became the Postpartum Support International (PSI) coordinator in Minnesota.  Suzanne began by linking mothers, fathers and family members to local resources –- she offered support and encouragement and also provided the names of mental health practitioners, and suggested websites and books to educate about postpartum depression.

Suzanne Swanson, PhD, LP

In early 2007, a group of perinatal mental health professionals began to meet to assess community needs. We began putting together The Minnesota Perinatal Mental Health Resource List – a booklet currently available at hospitals, clinics, childbirth education classes, through doula & midwifery practices.

Since then we have maintained a presence at local & national conferences, such as NAMI’s Beyond the Baby Blues and Postpartum Support International (PSI)’s annual conferences. Additionally, many of us are available to speak to parent and professional audiences on perinatal mental health issues.

To Contact Us

For more information: info@ppsupportmn.com
To get involved: suzanne.m.swanson@gmail.com

Photos: some of our group attended a summit meeting to discuss the presence of perinatal mental health resources in Minnesota — led by Dr. Helen Kim. And at the Twin Cities Birth & Baby Expo.

Dr. Helen Kim

Sue Palmer, PSI Coordinator Southeastern Minn

Monica Mandell, PhD, LP & Jesse Kuendig, Jenny's Light

Donna Corbo, Life Connections & Laura Barbeau, LMFT

Maureen Campion, MA, LP, & Krista Post, MA, LP

Deb Rich, PhD, LP, Fairview Counseling Centers

There is help available.
You do not have to suffer or go it alone!