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You don’t want to miss this opportunity to CONNECT this Friday at the MA State House. #maternalhealth
Region 1 Director Handford will open Part 2 on Perinatal MH Awareness Day from 11-3PM. Come connect with women health leaders and more.
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The @PPDCommission is hosting its Annual Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Day. Attendees will learn from panelists & organizations working to raise awareness around the importance of perinatal mental health. You can register at bit.ly/PMHAD2024.
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In partnership with @MassDPH & @hhsregionone, the @PPDCommission hosted its first event of the State of Black Maternal Health rountable series. Thank you to @senwarren, Everett L. Handford, my co-moderator @LizForBoston & the panelists for participating.
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An epic showcase of women leading maternal health efforts in New England, graced the virtual stage to advocate for equitable access to care for birthing mothers and families.
& We are just getting started! @PPDCommission, @MassDPH and HHS R1 will see you soon for Pt 2!
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Thank you to the members of the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum and Depression for joining us today at MAHP’s maternal health policy forum.
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🍂🌟 Exciting News! Our First Fall Workshop Is Here! 🍁
We're thrilled to announce Neighborhood Birth Center's inaugural Fall Workshops, and guess what? It's absolutely FREE! 🎉
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Check out our new paper on the MA Equity Bundle! @greenjrnl @AMeadowsMD Development of a Maternal Equity Safety Bundle to Eliminate ... : Obstetrics & Gynecology journals.lww.com/greenjourna…
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The latest @mbrrace data shows suicide during and after pregnancy is increasing. Greater awareness and accessible, stigma-free support for #MaternalMentalHealth is vital if we are to reverse the trend: maternalmentalhealthalliance… #CreatingHopeThroughAction #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Hey ML! It is Black Maternal Mental Health Week. Take some time this week to learn about mental health disparities that Black Birthing People face in America. They are more likely to develop maternal mental health conditions than their white counterparts. Learn more on slide 2!
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According to MMHA member @BirthTrauma, around 4-5% of people who give birth develop PTSD, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety that make daily life really challenging.
Find out more about birth trauma and how it's treated at birthtraumaassociation.org.u…. #BTAW2023
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Great to see our own Dr. @Rose_L_Molina speaking up in support of #perinatal #mentalhealth services. Read more via @wbznewsradio:
Dr. Rose Molina, an obstetrician-gynecologist at The Dimock Center, said she supports the so-called Moms Matter Act aimed to expand and diversify Massachusetts' perinatal mental health workforce.
tinyurl.com/sma5arxu
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It's never been more critical to take action to support everyone in deciding whether, when & how to become a parent.
This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, I'm proud to announce our Maternal Health Equity grant to combat maternal health disparities & promote culturally competent care.
ALT Graphic with the Attorney General’s seal at the bottom. The text up top reads “Maternal Health Equity Grants are now open. Applications must be received on the AGO website by 5PM on May 26, 2023”
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Some observers hope that a recent filicide case will raise awareness of perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, or PMADs, which are significantly underdiagnosed—and often undertreated even when they have been recognized. nyer.cm/SDcUA1o
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Editorial: There are steps policy makers should take to make birth centers more financially viable. The Legislature should allow the licensing of certified professional midwives, a class of childbirth professionals who could expand the workforce. trib.al/k0YwkZL
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In celebration of Women's HERstory Month, we are pleased to announce our speakers for #BMHC2023!
Follow some of our speakers today:
@LucindaCantyPhD
@FamilyUbuntu
@Navajo1midwife
@ndgrayson
@hands4catching
@Favorkunda
#BMMTufts #blackmaternalhealth #midwifery #nurses
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Many #pregnant women feel overwhelmed, anxious, or sad during or after #pregnancy. @HRSAgov’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support for those who are struggling. ☎ bit.ly/3vjUMVk #MentalHealth #MHM
ALT National Maternal Mental Health Hotline For support, understanding, and resources call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS 1-833-943-5746 free confidential available 24/7.
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FREE resources for mums & families:
• Planning pregnancy: a guide for women at high risk of postpartum psychosis
• Postpartum psychosis: a guide for partners
• Recovery after postpartum psychosis
📩 Order copies: [email protected]
🔗 Download online: bit.ly/DownloadAPPGuides
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“We do not have a society that honors and cares for postpartum families in the way they need to be."
bostonglobe.com/2023/01/28/m…
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The Massachusetts Mind the Gap Coalition is working on the Moms Matter Act to address gaps in perinatal mental health care -- CAN YOU HELP? Ask your legislators to sign on today! actionnetwork.org/letters/ma…