The expert resource for women, families and healthcare providers offering the information you need to combat the effects of pregnancy related mood disorders
Mary Jo Codey, Former First Lady, State of New Jersey
Dear Supporters,
In 2004, when my husband was appointed acting governor for the state of New Jersey, Ididn’t have to talk my husband into introducing legislation that would not only help women, but save the lives of women , babies and families suffering with this unforgiving illness called postpartum depression. Richard lived the pain with me. He saw the destruction this illness caused the entire family.
The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS ACT will ensure that ALL women and their families are educated about postpartum depression. It would also provide research into the causes, diagnoses and treatments for postpartum depression. This bill will tell ALL women that they no longer have to suffer in shame or silence if they are confronted with feelings of depression during and after the birth of their newborn.
Now is the time to join me and help pass this critical legislation. Please show your support and sensitivity towards an issue that is so dear to my heart by adding your name today. Warmly, Mary Jo Codey Former First Lady, State of New Jersey
To add your name to the listing of state by state constituent supporters, please send an email with your NAME, STATE, any credentials (and no credential is more important than MOTHER) affiliation (if any) and permission to be listed.
