New Mamas Sharing Their Stories

BB CommsAdvocacy, Community, Maternal Mental Health

Advocating for Mental Health Supports Over the last few months, the Mamas de Salinas Abogan, a parent-led community group, grew by four new members — please join us in welcoming Betsy Tornero, Erika Arreola, Claudia Hernandez, and Telma Hernandez. The Mamas have been very active …

Out of the Shadows

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Maternal Mental Health

Personal Stories of Pregnancy and Postpartum The Maternal Mental Health Taskforce is delighted to share experiences of other mothers and their stories through Out of the Shadows: Personal Stories of Pregnancy and Postpartum. “Sometimes we can feel alone in this journey, …

Maternal Mental Health Week

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Maternal Mental Health

Recap | May 3-7 May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and the first week of the month was Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. On May 4, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution recognizing May 3-7 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. “In …

Maternal Mental Health

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Maternal Mental Health

#KnowMomFacts Earlier this month, September 7-11, was Maternal Suicide Awareness Week. Bright Beginnings joined the campaign, launched by 2020 Mom in 2018, to raise awareness and remember moms lost to maternal suicide, one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. For years there …

National Breastfeeding Month

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Maternal Mental Health

Raising Awareness and Empowering Mothers  August is National Breastfeeding Month — a time to recognize the important role that breastfeeding can play in both a child and a mother’s lifelong health. This week (August 16 – 24) is Spotlight on Infant and Young Child …

MMH 101 Webinar

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events, Maternal Mental Health

June 4 | 10:30am – 12:00pm Learn about the range of maternal mental health disorders, the prevalence, signs, and symptoms, as well as recommended treatment options, at Maternal Mental Health 101 — a complimentary webinar hosted by 2020 Mom and presented by Postpartum Support International. Join …

#WalkTheBlueDot

Bright BeginningsAdvocacy, Community, Events, Maternal Mental Health

Saturday, May 30 Join The Blue Dot Project on Saturday, May 30th for #WalkTheBlueDot — a virtual culminating event wrapping up Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. Virtual means you choose your own course, what time you start, and whether you run …