IN HER CIRCLE

A MOVEMENT FOR POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH

Raising awareness, building community, and funding access to postpartum mental health support.

Our Health System is Failing Mothers

The transition into motherhood is often portrayed as joyful, but it is also one of the most vulnerable periods in a woman’s life. When a mother is not supported, her well-being and her baby’s are at risk.

Perinatal mental health challenges affect a significant number of families in British Columbia, yet most go unseen, undiagnosed, and unsupported. Support often ends just weeks after birth, replaced by isolation and difficult-to-navigate systems.

The Reality

1 in 4 women experience a mental health challenge during pregnancy or postpartum

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the first year postpartum

Our system is fragmented, difficult to navigate, and too often unavailable in moments of crisis.

When more serious challenges arise, families often face:

3-6 month waitlists for group support
Limited access to timely, specialized care
No mother-and-baby hospital care
Little to no outpatient support after discharge

Raising Funds For Better Care

In Her Circle is a community-led fundraising movement working to close the gap in postpartum mental health care.

We are raising funds to provide immediate, accessible support for mothers, where traditional health systems fall short.

In 2026, our goal is to raise $16,000 to fully fund one year of weekly drop-in postpartum support programming through the Pacific Postpartum Support Society.

This program will:

Provide low-barrier, immediate access to care
Create safe, peer-supported spaces
Eliminate long waitlists
Serve as a critical entry point to ongoing support
Be accessible to all mothers, regardless of background or status

While not a complete solution, this ensures that more mothers are seen, supported, and connected when it matters most.

Ways to Get Involved

Launching April 29th and running through May (Mental Health Awareness Month), In Her Circle brings people together through a series of community-driven events.

Attend a movement-based class

Spin class + launch event: RIDE Cycle Yaletown May 3rd 12:15PM [Register]

Mother’s Day flow + pilates: Jaybird Kingsway May 10th 2:00PM

Others TBC

Purchase from our silent action

With over 20 brands representing wellness to design and tourism – launching April 29th