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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Approximately 20% pregnancies end in loss. It isn’t talked about enough and can result in shame, prolonged sadness and isolation.

In the first few years, brains form more than one million new neural connections every second. That’s a whole lot of brainpower!

GEEARS, Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, in partnership with ZERO TO THREE, is hosting a virtual advocacy training for families with infants or toddlers across Georgia, called Strolling Thunder. Ellis and I are so glad we attended! The next session is Jan. 28th 6:30-8:00pm. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strolling-thunder-2021-tickets-133769715821

We are here to listen, learn, support, and advocate for and with you. Thank you to all the mothers who shared their stories to make this graphic possible.

“Postpartum Support International recognizes that systemic racial injustice is a horrible blight on our nation and that its impact on the mental health of women and families of color is profound. We are committed to combating injustice by partnering with people and organizations that share the same values and providing support for perinatal families affected by it whoever and wherever they are.
You are not alone. We stand with you.”

PSI-GA is here to listen to, learn from, support, and respect all women and families of color. Here in Georgia and across the world, WE are WITH YOU!

Panic attacks come with intense physical symptoms that sometimes overlap with COVID-19. Learn more about the differences and how to adapt during this time.
Visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/index.html

HHS.gov on Twitter “Did you know panic attacks and share some of the same symptoms? Visit https://t.co/36fDTtScUm to learn how to spot the differences between the two, and for easy and effective strategies to manage your stress during challenging times.”

Maternal well-being has been linked with perfectionism. Research shows that mothers with perfectionistic traits have more difficulty adjusting to parenthood and are at greater risk for developing a maternal mental health condition.

Be mindful of perfectionistic self-talk and instead pause for a breath of self-compassion and acceptance, then proceed.

"Successful mothers are not the ones that never have struggled. They are the ones that never give up, despite the struggles." -Sharon Jaynes

As many as 1 in 5 women worldwide suffer from maternal mental health disorders.

Let's raise awareness of the #1 complication resulting from childbirth, maternal mental heath disorders. Together we can lift stigma and end shame so that more people seek help and support.