We need more support for maternal mental health!
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Dear Friend,

"I suffered from terrible postpartum depression. My doctor didn't discuss
it with me and I didn't know what was happening to me." --Lois

Lois is just like so many moms who struggle after giving birth. It doesn’t
have to be this way. We can, and we must, do better!

[ [link removed] ]Click here to urge Congress to continue supporting resources for
maternal mental health.

Lois is far from alone. In fact, right now up to 1 in 5 women suffer from
maternal mental health disorders like depression or anxiety in the U.S.
and research shows that this number has more than doubled during the
pandemic. [1]  When maternal mental health disorders are not diagnosed and
not treated, these conditions can lead to more serious health issues for
the birthing person, their infant, and family. [ [link removed] ]  Horrifically, maternal
mental health disorder is the leading cause of preventable maternal
deaths. [ [link removed] ]

It is clear that the mental health crisis being experienced in the United
States has not bypassed mothers and it’s critical that we urge Congress to
remember the urgent need for maternal mental health care.

[2]Demand that our leaders ensure all moms have access to the mental
health resources they need.

Despite how common maternal mental health disorders like postpartum
depression are, 1 in 5 women report NOT being screened for maternal
depression. [ [link removed] ]  Historically inequities, implicit bias, lack of cultural
competency and lack of access to providers means that women of color face
even higher barriers to seeking treatment. [ [link removed] ]

We must do better. Families are the backbone of our communities, our
economy, and our nation. Our policies should reflect that.

[3]Urge Congress to address the maternal mental health crisis!

Together we can, and must, do better for moms, babies, families and our
communities.

- Gina, Tina, Monifa, and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team

P.S. Did you recently give birth? Please [4]share your postpartum
experience with us?

References:

[1] [5]California’s Strategic Plan: A catalyst for shifting statewide
systems to improve care across California and beyond
[2] [ [link removed] ]The Maternal Mental Health Crisis Undermines Moms' and Babies'
Health
[3] [ [link removed] ]Maternal suicide still a leading cause of death in first postnatal
year
[4] [ [link removed] ]Perinatal depression: a systematic review of prevalence and
incidence. Gavin NI, Gaynes BN, Lohr KN, Meltzer-Brody S, Gartlehner G,
Swinson T.  Obstet Gynecol
[ [link removed] ]Advancing Racial Equity in Maternal Mental Health Policy, CLASP
[5] [ [link removed] ]Advancing Racial Equity in Maternal Mental Health Policy, CLASP


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