I received this notice from colleague Krista Post, MA, LP; whose work in the fertility/prenatal/postpartum mental health field has helped many of my patients with a wide range of issues.
Please contact your representatives now to help women’s mental health and help families in Minnesota thrive!
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Dear Friends,
I want to strongly encourage you to read & promote the following bill which will extend best-practices for maternal health care, perinatal mental health education & support, and mental health screening & treatment options for – pregnant & postpartum women & their children –
1) Read this important maternal & child mental health bill:
This bill goes a long way toward providing the supports needed for mothers at risk for hormonal/emotional difficulties during the perinatal period, which in turn will assure that their babies have the opportunity for healthy development, attachment, and family life. The portions underlined are the new additions to our statutes that we need to support.
2) Please forward this to all your friends, family members, & associates
This is an opportunity to help all birthing women avoid long-term pain and health problems for themselves and their children. It will ensure long-term healthcare cost-savings to our State. It promotes the health of our families, which in turn fosters the overall health & effectiveness of Minnesota’s citizenry. This is a large and complex bill. It raises all the issues around maternity & mental health care that we believe in.
3) Call and email your MN Congressperson & Senator, now:
Tell them you support –House File1047– and –Senate File 582– “So babies get the best possible start”. They want & need to hear from you!
Thank you!