Checklist Item	Resource Recommendations
1. When things don’t go well, I don’t blame myself.	A “Question self-blame” B “Increase self-compassion” C “Consider seeking mental health support”
2. When trying new things, I do all of the following: I am patient with myself and don’t expect myself to get things right away I feel comfortable pushing myself beyond my comfort zone I can be flexible with my plans and expectations.	B “Increase self-compassion” C “Consider seeking mental health support” D “Use positive affirmations” E “Get some distance from your thoughts”
3. My baby and I are bonding.	F “Learn about bonding with your baby”
4. Most of the time my baby’s crying doesn’t overwhelm me.	G “Calm your baby and yourself through crying spells”
5. Most of the time I am able to calm myself down when I have strong emotions (such as stress, worries, anger) or distressing thoughts.	C “Consider seeking mental health support” E “Get some distance from your thoughts” H “Gain some tools to help you manage strong emotions”
6. I have people in my life that help to make sure I’m taking care of myself. For example, people in my life check-in with me about taking care of myself, or they help me to take care of myself by doing things like watching the baby.	I “Consider a postpartum doula”
7. I am able to get the materials I need to take care of the baby and myself (such as diapers and food).	J “Learn about the resources around you”
8. I am getting more experienced with taking care of my baby.	K “Learn about baby care”
9. When I do things well, I am able to give myself credit for it.	L “Increase the power of positive emotions”
10. If you have people in your life who help and support you: when I am talking to people in my life who help or support me, I do all of the following: I can be open and honest I can trust people to help me I can ask for help and take help when it is offered	C “Consider seeking mental health support” M “Learn about asking for help” N “Consider joining a support group”
11. I have been able to get my baby into a routine.	O “Learn about setting a routine for baby”
12. When I have a question about parenting or early motherhood, I know how to get an answer that I trust.	I “Consider a postpartum doula” N “Consider joining a support group” P “Get trustworthy information”
13. I am involved in activities outside of the house (such as friendships, hobbies, professional or volunteer work).	Q “Take a break”
14. I know myself (when I need to ask for help, what I need, what makes me feel better when I feel down, worried, or stressed).	C “Consider seeking mental health support” R “Take some time to reflect”
15. My home environment is safe and stable.	S “Learn about resources to help you have a safe and healthy home”
16. I know that taking care of myself is important, and guilt does not get in the way of taking care of my own needs.	E “Get some distance from your thoughts” T “Take care of yourself”
17. I am getting as much sleep as I can.	U “Make sleep a priority”
18. When thinking about social pressures, I don’t do any of the following: feel like I have to reach societal expectations worry about other people’s judgments of me compare myself to others.	E “Get some distance from your thoughts” V “Limit social media scrolling”
19. I plan and manage time well.	W “Learn some tips for effective time management”
20. I have people in my life that I can talk to openly and honestly about my feelings and experiences.	N “Consider joining a support group” X “Find someone to talk to”
21. I have people to help me with childcare and household management (cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.).	I “Consider a postpartum doula” Y “Learn about community support resources”
22. I understand what my baby is communicating to me (through their cries, body language, etc.).	Z “Learn the ‘language’ of your baby”
23. If you or your co-parent are currently working: my workplace/my partner’s workplace has been understanding and flexible since I have had my baby.	A “Know your rights as an employee”
24. I am not experiencing physical pain or discomfort.	B “Address your physical pain and discomfort”