The pandemic may be intensifying postpartum depression. But there are resources to help. (The Lily)

By Juli Fraga, May 8, 2020, The Lily. 
On March 18 — a day before California became the first state to issue a stay-at-home order — Courtney Pladsen, 34, a nurse practitioner who lives in Portland, Me., gave birth to her first child. Like many of the hundreds of thousands of U.S. women who have given birth during the coronavirus pandemic, Pladsen’s life was turned upside down. 

In preparation for parenthood, Pladsen and her husband had lined up support: a lactation consultant to help with breast-feeding, a physical therapist to aid in postpartum recovery and visits from family and friends. To ease the stress of new motherhood, Pladsen also planned to attend a support group for new moms.

Now, she says, she’s “mourning the loss of my village.” 
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For mothers contending with feelings of depression or anxiety, there are myriad online resources. Here are just a few:  
Postpartum Support International: A directory of therapists and online support groups for families and new mothers. 
Covid Coach: A free app with self-care and meditation exercises for new moms.
Postpartum Support Virginia: Offering online support groups for moms across the nation.}