Focusing on Maternal Mental Health | with Jamie Zahlaway Belsito

Welcome to Elected Women Across America, a podcast featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. Hosted by the National Foundation for Women Legislators, this podcast provides a direct line to the leaders that the organization empowers. 

Mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting at least 1 in 5 mothers or childbearing people each year in the United States. In this episode we’ll hear from Jamie Zahlaway Belsito, founder of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and a Former Massachusetts State Representative. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, please call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or 1-833-852-6262.

NFWL is hosting a healthcare summit August 1st-2nd in Chicago, Illinois. We'll be learning about maternal mental health, rare diseases, caregiving, and more;  taking time to learn from one another, network, and engage in professional development. Registration is live on our website at www.womenlegislators.org/event/2024-healthcare-summit. 

We'll bring you new stories in the new year from elected women each episode with host Brenna Kehew Sculley. Are you interested in sharing your story with us here at NFWL? Sign up today to record your podcast, share your passion and get engaged in 2024 at podcast@womenlegislators.org. 

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