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Moms, health advocates launch 2020 Mom Project during Women's Health Week to invite stakeholders to address the maternal mental health public health crisis LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative (http://www.camaternalmentalhealth.org/), a non-profit organization committed to increasing and improving maternal mental health awareness, diagnosis and treatment, is launching its national campaign, the 2020 Mom Project...

Women owe their mothers so much, so it's time to give her the credit she deserves. Enter this WomenSpeak Facebook contest before midnight May 10 by uploading her photo and a lesson she taught. Springfield, MO (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 A person's mother is her first mentor and sponsor, her first and most important role model. What women learn as children has everything to do with how resilient they are when traumatic events take them by surprise, and so much of that comes from Mom....

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Despite being home to world-class medical facilities, the United States is ranked behind 68 other countries in a new report on the best places in the world to give birth. Based on metrics surrounding the care of newborn children and their mothers, the Save the Children's State of the World's Mothers report found that the three countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula – Finland, Sweden and Norway – are the best places for mothers...

People donned their 'Green' avatar for Mother's Day last year to impress Mother Earth as well as their moms by choosing to send thoughtful ecards and expressing their love, care and appreciation. NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother's Day is the third biggest day of the year for card sending, as per the American Greeting Card Association. Last year over 3.7 million people chose to go the ecard way by exploring the different kinds of exclusive expressions for Mother's Day...

Moving Company Franchise Locations in 31 States Work with Local Schools to Assist Domestic Abuse and Homeless Moms LANSING, Mich., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On the second Sunday in May, moms across the country are deservedly showered with attention on Mother's Day. Unfortunately, while most moms are being treated to breakfast in bed or having flowers delivered to them, tens of thousands of women spend their Mother's Day living in shelters due to homelessness or as a result of escaping from...

ChinaFlowersShop.com, the leading flower and gift delivery service in China, has unveiled a range of specially designed bouquets in time to celebrate Chinese Mothers Day on May 12, 2013. Along with traditional gifts such as chocolate, teddy bears, and fruit baskets, the website offers the perfect way to let every mother know they're loved, even when their child can’t be there to celebrate the day in person. Guangzhou, China (PRWEB) May 05, 2013 For many years ChinaFlowersShop.com...

California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative aims to educate, build awareness and discuss prevention for the 20 percent or more of mothers who suffer from postpartum depression. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 Advocates, law makers, physicians, mental health professionals, insurance company representatives and other experts will convene at the California State Capitol on Monday, May 6 at 9 a.m. PT to host a press conference and expert panel on emerging issues in maternal mental...

Over 8 simple Mother's Day crafts even Dad can do have been published on Kids Activities Blog. These craft ideas lend a helping hand to Dad who can make these simple craft ideas together with the kids. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 Mother's Day is around the corner. Over 8 simple Mother's Day crafts that Dad can make together with the kids have been released on Kids Activities Blog. These Mother's Day gifts are easy to make at home, come from the heart, and will truly...

The Majority of Shoppers will be on a Tight Budget this Mother's Day, Spending $40 or Less, Finds New Offers.com Poll AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Offers.com, a leading coupon and deals site, is releasing poll results of the top four Mother's Day gift ideas and how much shoppers plan to spend this Mother's Day. Results show affordability is a key factor in choosing gifts this year. The Offers.com Mother's Day Savings Center helps shoppers find the most popular Mother's...

By targeting the factors that may play a significant role in the development of postpartum depression (PPD) in adolescent mothers, researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island believe they have found a way to prevent it. The team – led by Maureen G. Phipps, MD, MPH, interim chief of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Division of Research at Women & Infants, and Caron Zlotnick, PhD, of the hospital's Center for Women's Behavioral Health – recently published...