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California's "Unique Approach" to Screening and Obstetric Provider Support
California's "Unique Approach" to Screening and Obstetric Provider Support

In one of the latest new articles about AB 2193, in Rewire News, titled "Could a California Bill Be the Key to Addressing Mood Disorders in New Parents?" the writer notes, "The bill takes a somewhat unique approach to this issue, and is one that could become a model for other states." 

Our Response to: "To Screen or Not to Screen" – It's the Wrong Question
Our Response to: "To Screen or Not to Screen" – It's the Wrong Question

We love April Dembosky, the reporter that has been covering maternal mental health here in California this year.

Last week, April published another story, "To Screen or Not to Screen - Doctors Debate Postpartum Depression Testing" which is scheduled to publish to Kaiser Health News and National Public Radio this week.

Do a quick read and then come back, as we want to share some points of our own in response to the article. Here goes:

#Action4Jessica: Jessica Porten's Story Went Viral
#Action4Jessica: Jessica Porten's Story Went Viral

This weekend something that has never happened in the maternal mental health happened: 
a mother's story went viral on Facebook. 

A mom in Sacramento California, went to her Ob/Gyn on Friday for help with postpartum depression with symptoms of anger and scary thoughts, and the next morning, Saturday, January 20, she posted this:
How to Support Grieving Parents

Perinatal loss is an unexpected, traumatic, and life-changing event. It includes miscarriage, termination due to medical reason, stillbirth, and infant death. One in four mothers report experiencing perinatal loss, however the number may be as high as 50%. Annually, approximately 24,000 babies will be stillborn (>20 weeks gestation), and an additional 23,000 infants will die within the first 28 days of life.

Do You Know, Really Know, Dr. Wisner's Work?
Do You Know, Really Know, Dr. Wisner's Work?

Each year we kick off our work with our annual forum. 

This year, Friday, February 9, we are bringing THE biggest name in maternal mental health to the stage to inspire you, educate you and help the field refine our focus through our policy in action table conversations.

Our most Important Work in 2017, and Looking Ahead to 2018
Our most Important Work in 2017, and Looking Ahead to 2018

2017 was our busiest year yet, we walked the fine line of balancing our passion to drive change and our real ability to do so with limited hours in the day.  

Our most substantial achievements this year were release of the California Task Force for MMH white paper in May, building a community of Ambassadors, and launching the Innovation Awards. 

What's the Stat?
What's the Stat?

We're often asked what statistic to use when describing prevalence of maternal mental health disorders.  It's a great question because published statistics vary.

The most often cited stats are: 

American Medical Association Recommends MMH Screening
American Medical Association Recommends MMH Screening
What Every Provider Type Should Know and Do For Maternal Mental Health
Meet Maria Carola, 2020 Mom’s 2017 Ambassador of the Year
Meet Maria Carola, 2020 Mom’s 2017 Ambassador of the Year

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