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Tag: maternal

Allison, who asked that only her first name be used because of concerns about mental health stigma, sits in front of her home in Tucson on Nov. 3, 2022. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 18, Allison sought help from a perinatal psychiatrist when she decided to start a family. A new statewide hotline aims to help more people like her. (Photo by Laura Bargfeld/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, Indigenous, Social Justice

Statewide hotline to support mental health during and after pregnancy

by Adnan Alam Dec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022

TUCSON – When Allison was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 18, doctors told her she would never be able to have children because the medication she used could diminish her chances of having a healthy pregnancy. Years later, when she started to dream of having a family of her own, Allison began to question […]

Latisa Ratliff holds her daughter in her living room in Tempe, Arizona, on Nov. 16, 2022. As a birth doula and a mother of three, Ratliff encourages her clients to find a health care provider who listens to their individual needs. “Listen to that mother’s intuition,” Ratliff says. (Photo by Laura Bargfeld/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, Indigenous, New Long Form, Social Justice

Arizona taking steps to combat maternal mortality, one doula at a time

by Adnan Alam Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022

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