BOSTON – DECEMBER 20: Virginie Essain is one of the mothers who participated in the South Jamaica Palin Health Center’s Perinatal Support Pilot Program. The program aims to prevent postpartum depression, but could be cut due to budget cuts. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
(Kron) – The Postpartum Support Center has announced its 4th Annual Mom Walk to be held on Sunday.
According to the Women’s Health website, approximately 1 in 8 women report symptoms of postpartum depression within the first year after giving birth. According to Women’s Health, postpartum depression is a mental health condition that affects some women after giving birth, including feelings of anxiety and overwhelm.
According to the Postpartum Support Center, the purpose of Walk for Moms is to prevent postpartum depression, provide essential baby supplies to local mothers and children in need, and create conversations to break down the stigma around mental health. It is to encourage
Ivana Jagodić, founder and executive director of Postpartum Support Center, said, “Perinatal mental health conditions are the leading cause of maternal death in the United States, and although this condition is treatable, The vast majority of women in the world never receive help. We are at a critical moment where your support can make a tangible difference.”
The walk will take place on Sunday, May 19th from 3pm to 5pm at Lagoon Park in San Rafael’s Civic Center. To register, please visit: Postpartum Support Center Homepage.
