You can’t tell by looking. Class 2 of my PMH-C training reminded me that real care starts with a question—one that opens space for honesty, connection, and hope. From screening and intake to breastfeeding and D-MER, this reflection explores how curiosity, not checklists, can change the postpartum story.

Mental health crises don’t discriminate—so why should access to care? The removal of LGBTQ+ specialized support from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has sparked concern, not for political reasons, but because of what it signals about how we care for one another.