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The Bureau of Land Management updates a proposed Western Solar Plan to the delight of wildlife advocates, grant funding helps New York schools take part in National Farm to School Month, and children's advocates observe "TEN-4 Day" to raise awareness of child abuse.

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Biden voices concerns over Israeli strikes on Iran, Special Counsel Jack Smith details Trump's pre-January 6 pressure on Pence, Indiana's voter registration draws scrutiny, and a poll shows politics too hot to talk about for half of Wisconsinites.

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Cheap milk comes at a cost for residents of Washington's Lower Yakima Valley, Indigenous language learning is promoted in Wisconsin as experts warn half the world's languages face extinction, and Montana's public lands are going to the dogs!

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All Arkansas employers must display an approved Arkansas minimum-wage poster in a prominent place to inform employees about the minimum wage and their worker's rights under Arkansas labor law. GoodIdeas/Adobe Stock)

Friday, October 4, 2024

Study: Low wage workers in AR could benefit from minimum wage increase

A new study finds minimum-wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …

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Congressional lawmakers introduced the  'Momnibus Act',  a series of bills providing funding and services to reduce maternal mortality and disparities in maternal health care. (Adobe Stock)
NY works to address high maternal mortality rates

New York is working to address its maternal mortality rates. The state's Department of Health reported between 2018 and 2020, there were 121 …

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More babies are born in late summer than most other times of the year, with Sept. 9, 12 and 19 ranking as the most common birthdates on the calendar. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

New treatment options available for postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …

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Health care professionals warn that untreated bouts of postpartum depression can lead to serious health consequences, both for the new parent and their child. (Adobe Stock)
Groups provide new treatment options for postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year, which also means some new mothers may be heading into winter with what is sometimes …

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If postpartum depression symptoms last longer than a few weeks, mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor. (sementsova321/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

TX postpartum expert: 'reach out for help'

About 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth. What's typically known as the "baby blues" usually lasts around three …

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The latest America's Health Ranking Report finds 10.6% of New Jersey women experience postpartum depression in 2021, slightly below the national average of 12.7%. (Adobe Stock)
NJ taking action to improve maternal mental health

New Jersey ranks poorly for maternal mental health. The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health gave the state a C- due to several factors. A bill …

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Through MCC's MOMobile programs, advocates meet parents and families for pregnancy, parenting, and community reproductive health education. Parents and families can also receive baby items to help with their child's development. (Maternity Care Coalition)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

'MOMobile' works to strengthen maternal mental health in PA

About one in eight new mothers reports symptoms of postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A community-…

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According to a 2019 Illinois Department of Health report, almost 12% of new mothers were diagnosed with postpartum depression. Of those, nearly 60% took prescribed medication for depression treatment and almost 32% received counseling. (Adobe Stock)
IL moms have added options to address postpartum disorder

A new baby should bring a time of happiness for a family but what is frequently dismissed as the "baby blues" is a mental health condition called post…

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Postpartum depression can happen any time after childbirth, but often starts within one to three weeks of having a baby. (Adobe Stock)
NV nurse practitioner: 'Baby blues' treatment options improving

While it may be the last day of Suicide Prevention Month, one Nevada psychiatric nurse practitioner wants moms grappling with postpartum depression …

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More babies are born during September than almost any other month (August is #1), with Sept. 9, 12 and 19 ranking as the most common birthdates on the calendar. (Phoompiphat/Adobe Stock)
New treatment, tips for taming postpartum depression

More new babies are born in the fall than any other time of year which also means some people who give birth may be heading into the winter months wit…

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The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7, in English and Spanish, at 1-833-852-6262. (Adobe Stock)
AZ maternal mental health expert: 'It's OK to not be OK'

More babies are born in the fall than any other time of year but it also means more new mothers are struggling with what is sometimes called the "baby…

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Health care providers say changes in mood, energy levels or thoughts can be subtle clues that new mothers may need treatment for postpartum depression. (Adobe Stock)
Rural Iowa mothers face severe postpartum depression

Iowa doctors are assessing how a new medication is working for moms with postpartum depression. That's timely right now, as more babies are born in …

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