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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 1-8, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Week in New York State, in conjunction with World Maternal Mental Health Day on May 7, 2025. The resolution highlights the importance of raising awareness about maternal mental health, drawing attention to the various types of maternal depression recognized by the New York State Department of Health, including prenatal depression, "baby blues," postpartum depression (PPD), and postpartum psychosis. It notes that 10-20% of new mothers experience maternal depression, with symptoms ranging from sadness and anxiety to fatigue and potentially severe conditions like hallucinations and mania. The resolution emphasizes the need for greater understanding and support for mothers experiencing these mental health challenges, referencing the BlueDot Project created by Peggy O'Neil Nosti to help mothers feel less alone. By requesting the governor's proclamation, the resolution aims to increase local, state, and national awareness about maternal mental health and support for new mothers.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K568