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About 1 in 8 women experiences postpartum depression after having a baby, yet it is something that remains heavily underdiagnosed and not talked about as much as it should. It’s important we address this topic and find our coping mechanisms or get needed interventions early because parenthood does not get easier.

Resources mentioned: 

Action Plan for Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/moms/action-plan

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA, https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773, www.postpartum.net/

At GBMC: https://www.gbmc.org/services/postpartum-care-unit/after-you-deliver

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The U.S. is experiencing the highest vaccine exemption rate for children in its history, including a 0.4% increase in Maryland. Doubts about the Covid vaccine prompted parents across the country to rethink other vaccines. The debate is getting deep and dangerous. Vaccines are safe and imperative to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more here on the importance and truth about vaccines.

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