Mental health matters for moms
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health, people from racial and ethnic minority groups ...
Can gestational diabetes lead to type 2 diabetes? How to reduce your risk
If you had gestational diabetes during your last pregnancy, you might be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Because March 23 i ...
Having good mental health can help women have a healthy pregnancy
Today we observe World Mental Health Day. Let’s take this opportunity to bring attention to the mental health issues affecting women in the United Sta ...
Here is why we need Black Maternal Mental Health Week
August 26-31, 2019 marks the first Black Maternal Mental Health Week. It’s a week dedicated to creating awareness about the mental health of black m ...
Stress during pregnancy: Disparities in mental health
Most of us have experienced stress at some point in our lives. Things like work deadlines and sitting in traffic are part of everyday stress. These ar ...
International Maternal Mental Health Week
This week, April 29 to May 5, is International Maternal Mental Health Week. It’s a time to raise our voices and help create awareness about moms a ...
National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month. Each year many organizations come together to help raise awareness about the health status of racial and ...
Can perinatal depression be prevented?
Perinatal depression is depression that happens during pregnancy or in the first year after having a baby. It’s the most common complication of pr ...