First Breath

05/28/2026

Only you can define what a “good day” looks like to you.

Mental Health America’s 2026 Action Guide is a great place to start figuring it out.

Find free tools and ways to get involved at mhanational.org/may

05/26/2026

If you are ready to make changes to your to***co, alcohol, or other substance use, First Breath is here to help!
Si está dispuesta para hacer un cambio a su use de tabaco, alcohol y otras sustancias First Breath está aquí para ayudarle.
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05/25/2026

First Breath is closed today, Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day!
We will return calls and messages on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/22/2026

Breaking the silence about your mental health experience, challenge, or stigma you’ve faced starts with speaking our truths.

05/21/2026

Preeclampsia is more than “just high blood pressure” in pregnancy: it’s a serious blood pressure disorder that can develop quickly and lead to seizures, stroke, organ failure, and even death for mom and baby if not recognized early.

Worldwide, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect 5–10% of pregnancies. Awareness, education, and early action can save lives.

✨ Know the warning signs:
• Severe headaches
• Vision changes
• Swelling in hands/face
• Upper abdominal pain
• Sudden weight gain
• High blood pressure
• Shortness of breath

✨ Ways to help reduce negative outcomes:
• Attend all prenatal and postpartum visits
• Talk with your provider about your risk factors
• Ask if low-dose aspirin is right for you
• Monitor your blood pressure at home. Check, Know and Share your numbers
• Prioritize nutrition, movement, and early blood pressure management
• Seek support from trusted providers, doulas, midwives, and your care community
• Speak up if something feels wrong, you know your body best

Learn more and find resources at https://www.preeclampsia.org/women-and-families

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Mental health is physical health. Whether it’s finding ways to be active, connecting with your community, or remembering to drink water, small wins matter.

Find free tools and ways to get involved this at mhanational.org/may

05/16/2026

When we focus on the person and not the diagnosis, we create more supportive conversations about mental health. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

05/14/2026

Pregnant? There are free programs for prenatal care and birth. Check out https://coveringwi.org/maternalhealth

¿Embarazada? Hay programas gratuitos de atención prenatal y parto. Visita https://coveringwi.org/maternalhealth

05/12/2026

You don’t have to carry the weight of “not-so-good” days alone. When we look out for one another, more good days become possible for all of us.

Learn more: mhanational.org/may

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures out there — the ones who nurture, guide, protect, and love with their whole hearts.
To those who are mothers, who hope to be, who have lost, who have chosen different paths, and those who mother in different ways - your love, care, and presence matter. Whether by birth, choice, or chance, your impact is immeasurable.
Today, First Breath honors the strength, kindness, and endless love you give so freely. And we hold space for the joy, the grief, and everything in between.