Andrea Proper- Doula

09/27/2024

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05/08/2024

Welcome to the 8th annual Mother's Day Auction. This years auction is to benefit Perinatal and Postpartum mental health needs in the Frederick and Washington County area. We appreciate your bids and generous donations to support the fight for mental health and Strong families.

12/05/2023

This Saturday shop for the babies and children in your life and help a provide in home postpartum support to new families in need in Maryland. Stuff a tote or 2 large toys for $20.00. If you, your organization or business would like to sponsor a child/family please let us know. Donation receipts will be provided. Help us help families in MD thrive. contact me or thebirthingcircle@gmail.com or birthingcircle.org.

05/02/2022

Help by posting a photo raising your hand to share women will experience a mental health disorder annually or substance use disorder like alcohol use disorder over their lifetime, with the highest risk occurring in childbearing aged women.

MMH Week Partner: Tough as a Mother

04/01/2022

Be gentle with yourself my friend, you are doing the best you can.

03/25/2022

Study after study on human contentment, happiness, and life satisfaction has shown one thing to be true:

Relationships matter.

When we have relationships that feel reliable, respectful and responsive the burdens of life get more bearable.

As Jack Turban says “your interpersonal relationships have a greater impact on your mental health than your professional achievements”.

03/25/2022

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

The Behavioral Health Services Division of the Frederick County Health Department wants to inform the community of a recent rise in overdose deaths. Preliminary data from the Frederick County Health Department shows an increase in overdose deaths in March. There have been 7 fatalities in March to date in Frederick County. Four of the seven fatalities have occurred in the past week.

The increase in fatalities could indicate the current illicit drug supply has a high potency and individuals who use drugs are at higher risk for a fatal overdose.

This increase in overdose deaths calls for increased outreach, education and Narcan distribution. We ask the community to consider the following:

• Become trained in overdose response.
• Obtain Narcan, always have it with you.
• If you or someone you know is in need of support, reach out. Call us at 240-549-3775.
• If you are a person who uses drugs, practice overdose prevention strategies.

Overdose prevention strategies include:
• Obtain Narcan, always have it with you.
• Do not use alone.
• If you do use alone, ask someone to check on you and do not use behind a locked door.
• If you have not used drugs in a while, your tolerance will be lower placing you at higher risk of overdose.
• If you have previously overdosed, you are at greater risk of a fatal overdose.
• There is a greater risk of overdose when using other drugs at the same time as opioids, especially alcohol and benzodiazepines.
• Test your drugs. Fentanyl is found in all of the illicit drug supply, not just in opioids.
• Use slowly, test a small amount of the drug first. You can always use more, but cannot use less.

The Frederick County Health Department Behavioral Health Services offers free harm reduction services, including overdose response training, overdose prevention education, Narcan, fentanyl test strips, peer support and referrals to treatment and community supports.

For more information, please call 301-600-1777.
Email harmreductionservices@frederickcountymd.gov.
Visit https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/540/Harm-Reduction-Services.

Press Release: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7516/Public-Health-Alert--Fatal-Overdoses-32422-002

03/25/2022

10/31/2021

Learn how a doula can help when it comes to PMAD!

I have limited space left for Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders!

Secure your spot here: https://novabirthserv.synduit.com/DECO0001

10/30/2021

In the midst of all the baby bottles, diaper changing, and keeping up with laundry and dishes, it’s easy to forget about your own health - especially your mental wellness.

Parent Empowerment Prenatal can help! Learn more and sign up now at https://novabirthserv.synduit.com/SGNP0001

10/30/2021

Join me for Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders to learn treatment options and coping methods when struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

During this event, you will be provided a judgment free safe space to learn about and share your experiences with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Sign up here: https://novabirthserv.synduit.com/DECO0001

10/29/2021

I know this is a hard topic for many, but I want to help!

Join me for a judgment free class where you can participate in an open discussion about the importance of mental health during and after pregnancy.

Did you RSVP yet? - https://novabirthserv.synduit.com/DECO0001

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10/28/2021

False! Anxiety, irritability, and withdrawal from relationships are all common signs of postpartum mood disturbances in partners.

I absolutely love supporting others through transformative life experiences and I have a profound passion for creating awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, which is why I invite you to attend my next event, Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders, on Monday, November 1st at 5:00 pm EDT at Care of Self Center.

Check it out at https://novabirthserv.synduit.com/DECO0001

10/27/2021

Have you considered postpartum depression? Postpartum depression affects approximately 10-20% of those who have recently given birth.

Learn more here: https://novabirthserv.synduit.com/DECO0001

10/25/2021

The house can wait ☕📔💆🔵