Resources For Pregnancy to Parenthood. Welcome to the Roots Perinatal Resource Guide. We hope the experience of growing your family is accompanied by grace and ease. However, we want you to know that it is common for this process to also bring unforeseen challenges such as: infertility, loss, anger, anxiety, depression and other unrealistic expectations about bodies, identities, relationships and careers – all of which are compounded by sleep deprivation and the stigma of asking for help. We want you to know you are not alone. Support is not a luxury, but rather a necessary part of growing a family. The information found in this guide represents the many ways in which you can be supported on your journey from pregnancy to parenthood.