Many Mothers Santa Fe

It’s no secret that fathers play an integral role in children’s lives as well as in the lives of their partners. This past Sunday, we celebrated Father’s Day, honoring all the men who have taken on the role of “dad.” However, like motherhood, Many Mothers know it’s not always easy, and that fatherhood comes with its own unique set of challenges. June is also Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, and studies have shown that Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) also impact men. Did you know 1 in 10 new fathers suffer from postpartum depression? Their depressive symptoms spike between 3-6 months postpartum and can be expressed with the increase of substance use; they are more likely to be irritable,…

Many Mothers is a lifeline to families today when kids aren’t raised by a village anymore. We’ve learned how isolating and hard parenthood is, and Many Mothers fills those gaps we so need. I’m so grateful to say I get to volunteer alongside an organization that sustainably assists with all things childhood-related, gives diapers, formula, food, emergency help, and so much more. I always tell people who haven’t heard of Many Mothers that it is not a financially needs-based program because anyone who has a young kid has needs that aren’t being met, and they help. I can’t describe the comfort I get by getting to host some groups for other moms, but also bring my kids and know there’s…

Thank you, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, MolinaCares, and Con Alma Foundation, for investing in maternal mental health!

New Mexico women and children have faced historical challenges around accessing care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. These challenges have been heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This summer, Marissa Visscher, our Program Manager, joined MolinaCares and statewide experts to discuss these challenges, as well as solutions and best practices to improve the number of healthy births and babies in New Mexico. View the virtual panel here.