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Every April, Black Maternal Mental Health Month invites us to pause, reflect, and take meaningful action to support the mental health and well-being of Black mothers. While motherhood is often portrayed as a time of joy and fulfillment, for many Black women, it is also shaped by unique challenges like systemic inequities, gaps in care, and the cumulative impact of stress and discrimination. This month is not just about raising awareness. It is about changing the conversation,

Social work started back in the late 1800s when people began noticing how much poverty and inequality were affecting communities. One important part of that was the Settlement House Movement, where people worked directly in communities to provide support like education, childcare, and basic needs. People like Jane Addams were a big part of starting this kind of work, focusing on helping others and pushing for change on a deeper level. Over time, social work became more profe

By Patrece Hairston Peetz, PsyD, Executive Director, The Colorado Perinatal Mental Health Project Dear Birth Squad Community – As we watch the social and political events happening in our nation, in our streets, in our communities, we share the feelings of overwhelm, heartbreak, and deep uncertainty that many of you hold. At CO-PMHP, our mission remains focused on ensuring that mothers and birthing people in Colorado continue to receive support to manage and deal with perin

Let me be direct: the baby industry is designed to prey on your love, your fear, and your desire to do right by your child. And I'm here to tell you that resisting that pressure isn't just about saving money—it's about protecting our planet, building community, and remembering what babies actually need. Spoiler alert: it's not much.