Category Archives: advocate

Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness

understanding-postpartum-depressionA new book by Teresa Twomey with Shoshana Bennett became available today. This book is not for the faint of heart.

This much needed volume is broken into three parts.

The first section addresses Legal, Psychological, Historical and Media-based views of Postpartum Psychosis.

The second section includes stories from women who have experienced Postpartum Psychosis and recovered.

The third part addresses the stories of two women whose PPP experience had “Tragic Conclusions.”

You can order the book by clicking here.

And if you’d like to get to know the author, Teresa, check here. I’ve scooped her up for an interview!

Natalie Dombrowski hosting Mother’s Day Event

Natalie Dombrowski is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch for expectant mothers in Orland Park, IL. Tickets are 29.95 and the meal will include a chat with physician Josephine Dlugopolski-Gach about what to expect during baby’s first year.

Reservations are required by 12 p.m. April 24. E-mail nataliedombrowski@live.com or call (708) 710-1206 to reserve a seat.

MOTHER’S Act Petition Signing Party

Join me on Facebook next Friday for the following event!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

(Click on the snazzy graphic below to RSVP and get more info! Oh, and feel free to grab snazzy graphic and use to promote the event at your site too!)

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The MOTHER’S Act has been through mark-up and will go to vote this month in the US House. Won’t you sign the petition in support of this valuable legislation?

On Friday, March 20th, we’re asking you to sign the petition as well as share this event on your profile, encouraging those you know to sign the petition!

***Note*** Even if you’ve already signed the petition, we encourage you to sign up to attend and ask that you share the event on your profile to encourage others to sign the petition as well! And we thank you for already signing! *****

If you’re curious about the full text of the legislation, it can be found here: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h20/text

To read immediate Past President of PSI, Susan Dowd-Stone’s statement about this advocacy effort, click here: http://unexpectedblessing.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/sign-the-petition-in-support-of-the-melanie-blocker-stokes-mothers-act/

Thank you for your support and compassion for those who struggle daily with a Postpartum Mood Disorder!

NASW Supports MOTHER’S Act

Susan Dowd-Stone shares the announcement at EmpowHer.com. The importance of this endorsement is that social workers are among the first responders when it comes to therapy and providing aid to women and families in need. You can read more about this announcement in Susan’s own words over at EmpowHer.