1 in 7 mothers suffers from postpartum depression. That’s why MayCampaign #MomsMatter. The campaign actually runs from May 2nd through May 6th, raising awareness through social media to refocus attention on mothers and their well-being. So that healthcare providers, friends, and family ask women: How are you? How did you sleep? Are you eating?
You can support the campaign too by sharing the daily message on your social media profile. #askher
Debra Pascali-Bonaro: “Moms are the anchors in their households. When a mom isn’t well, everyone suffers. Maternal Mental Health disorders impact 15-20% of pregnant women and women in the postpartum period (year after birth), yet most are never diagnosed and treated.” – National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health.
May is World Maternal Mental Health Month and today, May 4th is World Maternal Mental Health Day #momsmatter. “Maternal Mental Health problems like anxiety and depression impact ~20% of pregnant and postpartum women with potentially deleterious effects on the developing fetus, growing child, the woman, and her partner. It is the #1 obstetrical complication for women.
