Cherished Mom

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Maternal Suicide and Mental Health in Pregnancy

September 6, 2024 No Comments

Maternal mental health is crucial yet often neglected. Cherished Mom, through IsMomOK.org, addresses this by focusing on maternal suicide, educating about postpartum OCD and psychosis, and offering vital support. Founder Kristina Dulaney advocates reducing stigma and empowering mothers, urging collective action to transform maternal mental health care and prevent tragic outcomes.

A Deeper Look: Maternal Mental Health and Its Impacts on Families

September 27, 2024 No Comments

Motherhood is often viewed as a joyous and fulfilling experience. However, the reality is that many women struggle with maternal mental health issues, which can

Maternal Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: A Call for Support and Awareness

September 20, 2024 No Comments

Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyous and fulfilling experience, but the reality is that many mothers struggle with their mental health, and some may

Remembering Women Lost to Maternal Suicide: A Call to Change Maternal Mortality Stats in the United States

September 13, 2024 No Comments

The Importance of Honoring the Stories of Women Lost to Maternal Suicide: A Call to Change Maternal Mortality Stats in the United States Every year,

A Personal Journey to a Public Mission: Transforming Maternal Mental Health

September 5, 2024 No Comments

In my struggle with postpartum psychosis, I recognized the alarming neglect of maternal mental health. Driven by my journey and the stories of others, I founded Cherished Mom and launched IsMomOK.org to offer crucial support. Through awareness and education, we aim to prevent maternal suicide—a silent crisis claiming too many lives. Join us.

Mapping Out Postpartum Support Before the Baby is Born

February 22, 2023 No Comments

by Madeline White, OMS-III For 9 months you think about planning for the baby. You baby proof your home, you set up the nursery, you

Maternal Health Awareness Day – January 23, 2023 – Be Your Own Best Advocate

January 18, 2023 No Comments

by Madeline White Raising awareness about maternal health is at the forefront of our minds coming into 2023. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Maternal Suicide Awareness Day – An Honest Conversation

September 7, 2022 No Comments

by Wren Davern The truth is, being a mom is not easy. We know that, we’ve been told, and we’ve experienced it day in and

Why Don’t Moms Speak Up About Their Mental Health?

August 29, 2022 No Comments

The conversation around postpartum blues and beyond has grown tremendously in the last few years. There are greater avenues of support, more questions are being

Alright, Little Mama, Let’s Talk

December 17, 2021 No Comments

by Erricka Starnes Alright, little mama, Let’s talk (ps another long erricka post) To the mom who feels alone. The mom overwhelmed. The mom feeling

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