BMMA is outraged and deeply disturbed by the attacks against the Abundant Birth Project, a San Francisco-based program that has been helping Black Mamas and Mamas of color to access quality, comprehensive perinatal care.
If you are #pregnant or were pregnant in the last year, watch for urgent maternal warning signs. These signs can be seen up to 1 year after pregnancy.
If you experience any of these signs, seek medical attention immediately.
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Perinatal mental health professionals support individuals during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond to address issues like postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Learn how to connect with a perinatal care team by downloading our e-book: https://t.co/kO993DuI95
Reminder to join @DC_AMCHP and @ASTHO's webinar on Sept 26 at 1pm: Advancing Perinatal Substance Use Policy with People with Lived Experience. Register at: https://t.co/ZP5rQvH0sM
If you are experiencing warning signs of #postpartumpreeclampsia, go back to the ER and request to be seen by an OB and report that you've recently given birth.
Learn more about postpartum preeclampsia here: https://t.co/kikvKnHqjY
"Although Black women desire more holistic, naturalistic, and empowering care, Black women first want safe, respectful care and a health care team that removes biases and racism from its system." https://t.co/Z9CfDPaKEA
SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT. An overwhelming majority of maternal mental health conditions go untreated, leaving countless mothers suffering in silence. It’s time to prioritize awareness and support to ensure no mom is left behind. #MaternalMentalHealth
“To save moms’ lives and end the maternal health crisis in our country, we need urgent action.
We know what’s needed to end this crisis, and the tools to get it done are within reach. The #Momnibus is the solution." - @BMHCaucus Co-Chair @RepUnderwood
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“It’s about my care team being able to understand and relate [to] what life is like for me as a Black woman and what types of things in my environment and my day-to-day helped shape my pregnancy outcomes," said @frankieBRLA.
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A host of factors, including health inequities, mistreatment and underlying chronic conditions, contribute to the higher maternal mortality rate for Black women in the U.S.
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