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Parenting & Motherhood

Maternal deaths are mostly preventable, and voters across the aisle agree on the fix

Having a child in the United States remains a statistically more dangerous experience than in any other industrialized nation. Despite…

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Maternal Mental Health

Empowering the Village: Maternal Mental Health Now Distributes $10,400 Through the Black Birth Worker Enrichment Fund Pilot

The landscape of maternal healthcare in Los Angeles County is undergoing a quiet yet profound transformation, driven largely by community-led…

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Postpartum Care & Recovery

Karen Kleiman and the Urgent Need for Systemic Reform in Maternal Mental Health Care

The recent, high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother and nurse who tragically killed her three young children in…

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Maternal Mental Health

Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health: Addressing the Crisis of Suicide and Overdose in the Postpartum Period

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising visibility and resources for those in crisis. Among the…

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Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health NOW Launches Black Birth Worker Enrichment Fund to Address Maternal Health Disparities in Los Angeles County

In an effort to confront the systemic inequities within the maternal healthcare system, Maternal Mental Health NOW (MMHN) facilitated the…

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Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health NOW Launches Black Birth Worker Enrichment Fund to Address Disparities in Los Angeles County

Maternal Mental Health NOW (MMHN), a leading advocacy and training organization based in Los Angeles, recently announced the successful completion…

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Maternal Mental Health

Addressing the Crisis of Maternal Mental Health in Los Angeles County and the Vital Need for Expanded Care Definitions

In the sprawling landscape of Los Angeles County, where approximately 120,000 infants are born every year, a silent crisis is…

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Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health Now Pilot Program Invests in Black Birth Workers to Combat Los Angeles County Maternal Health Disparities

In a strategic move to address the systemic inequities found within the American healthcare system, the non-profit organization Maternal Mental…

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Maternal Mental Health

Addressing the Maternal Mental Health Crisis in Los Angeles County through Holistic and Culturally Responsive Care

Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, is currently facing a silent but pervasive public health…

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Maternal Mental Health

Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: The Hidden Emotional Struggle of Breastfeeding and Its Implications for Maternal Mental Health

Breastfeeding is traditionally heralded in clinical and social circles as a period of profound bonding and physiological fulfillment, yet for…

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