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Well, our hats are off to the state of New Jersey!  New Jersey is the only state in the country to have mandatory screening of all new moms for Post-Partum Depression.  We are shocked that no other state is doing this!  We have the pleasure of speaking to Susan Ellis Murphy, Coordinator of the Post-Partum Depression Support Services for the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative.  In addition to mandatory screening, the state of New Jersey has a website – NJSpeakUp.gov -  and a 24 hour hotline – 800-328-3838 – for new moms and families to call if they need help or suspect that they or their loved one are suffering from Post-Partum Depression.  Additionally, there is an international hotline too – 800-944-4773 and the following support groups:  Post Partum Support International, Post Partum Education for Parents and the National Association of Mothers.  Thanks to Dixie for sponsoring our show!

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00:00  MommyCast Show #355
00:44  Susan Ellis Murphy
11:13  What Are the Causes and Symptoms?
21:05  What You Can Do
25:59  Support Groups
29:12  For More Info go to Podcast.MommyCast.com