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What if Every New Parent Had Mental Health Support?

Dear supporter
Becoming a parent is a life-altering experience.
But for some, it’s also traumatic.
Studies show that 4–6% of new parents develop PTSD following childbirth, and up to 17% experience significant post-traumatic stress symptoms.
These can include flashbacks, emotional numbness, and severe anxiety—affecting both parents and newborns.
At MyWhatIf, we believe no parent should suffer in silence.
Our AI-powered platform is being developed to recognize early signs of postpartum trauma and provide personalized, evidence-based tools to support healing. This includes emotional check-ins, cognitive restructuring exercises, and access to a peer-led support network.
As the mental health workforce remains stretched thin—over 150 million people in the U.S. live in areas with mental health professional shortages—AI offers a scalable solution that’s always available, always listening.
🍼 Support postpartum mental health. Donate to MyWhatIf and empower new families with the care they deserve.
Thank you for believing in the power of innovation and healing.
Thank you,
Omer Golan and MyWhatIf Team