Closing Gaps in Maternal Mental Health
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health is a national think tank, nonprofit organization advancing policies that support a health care system that routinely detects and treats maternal mental health disorders for every mother, every time.
Access to reproductive healthcare has been shown to impact rates of Maternal Mental Health Disorders (MMHDs). In 2020 Mom’s most recent issue brief, we present the available research on the multifaceted relationships between access to different forms of reproductive health care and maternal mental health (MMH). The brief also provides a call to action for policymakers, providers, and health insurers.
Read More“When I look back on how far we’ve come and all we’ve accomplished, a lot of phrases come to mind – connecting the dots; planting seeds; shining a light; sharing the stage, blood, sweat, and tears…”
Here are my favorite articles since I last shared “What I’m Reading.” Note, I’m eager to get your thoughts on any of these articles, but particularly interested in your opinions about the three articles at the bottom; are you having problems with insurers? Let us know in the comments below.
New research published in June links anxiety and breastfeeding, a link moms have long been sharing concerns about. Read it here.
Read MoreThe United States has the worst maternal death rates of any developed country, with Black women dying at 3-4 times the rates of white women, this rate remains unchanged when accounting for income, education and economic status. Maternal death rates for women overall in the U.S. doubled in the past 25 years, meaning that women today have a higher risk of dying at childbirth than their mothers, and the disparities that Black women face have been around for decades. For every maternal death in the country, 70 women face a life-threatening and too often, life-altering complication.
Read MoreAlinne’s story:
BAY AREA, CA - I am a mom, wife, daughter, and sister. I grew up surrounded by strong, independent women who were able to find success (broadly defined) despite adversity. Through my work as a clinical psychologist I’ve heard and experienced countless stories of sacrifice.
Read MoreJohn's story:
ST LOUIS, MO - Meet John, a 2020 Mom Board Member, and learn why John is moved to be a part of change in maternal mental health.
My name is John Smith. (The adventures I can tell you about my namesake are legendary.) I'm pleased to be serving as a new board member for 2020 Mom.
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