OT: The MOTHERS Act
Amy Philo
Hi,
I've been lurking for a while, sorry this is such a bad way to do an introduction post. I am Amy Philo, mom of two sweet little boys who I stay at home with and I want to do unschooling I just haven't exactly figured out if I know what I am doing in that department (do you have to have a plan? LOL)
I have been so busy I haven't had time to write on this group.
Anyway, I don't know if you guys allow "off topic" posts but I need help with stopping a federal bill that would mandate psychiatric evaluation of all pregnant and new moms in the country and mandate "treatment" with drugs and hospitals for women who show warning signs of or or are considered at risk for depression. I hope there are some people on this list who can help me because I need a ton more signatures and people helping me organize and get more involved. I would like to get some celebrities and do some PSAs and have a protest. The bill could be marked up any day but it might not happen until April 30. I have been told different things by the Senate. It passed the house by a 2/3 majority last October. Please please please help me! Visit my website to learn more, and you can look at my youtube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQW23XCmOCw#uw8TdPGrTr0
Sincerely,
Amy Philo
214-705-0169 home
817-793-8028 cell
URGENT! Sign the petition against the MOTHERS Act at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-dangerous-and-invasive-mothers-act
Visit www.uniteforlife.org
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I've been lurking for a while, sorry this is such a bad way to do an introduction post. I am Amy Philo, mom of two sweet little boys who I stay at home with and I want to do unschooling I just haven't exactly figured out if I know what I am doing in that department (do you have to have a plan? LOL)
I have been so busy I haven't had time to write on this group.
Anyway, I don't know if you guys allow "off topic" posts but I need help with stopping a federal bill that would mandate psychiatric evaluation of all pregnant and new moms in the country and mandate "treatment" with drugs and hospitals for women who show warning signs of or or are considered at risk for depression. I hope there are some people on this list who can help me because I need a ton more signatures and people helping me organize and get more involved. I would like to get some celebrities and do some PSAs and have a protest. The bill could be marked up any day but it might not happen until April 30. I have been told different things by the Senate. It passed the house by a 2/3 majority last October. Please please please help me! Visit my website to learn more, and you can look at my youtube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQW23XCmOCw#uw8TdPGrTr0
Sincerely,
Amy Philo
214-705-0169 home
817-793-8028 cell
URGENT! Sign the petition against the MOTHERS Act at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-dangerous-and-invasive-mothers-act
Visit www.uniteforlife.org
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carenkh
The Mother's Act *in no way* mandates treatment with drugs. The bill
leaves it up to the provider (including licensed midwives) to
determine the âappropriateâ mental healthcare provider to refer women
to, which can include social workers and other practitioners who donât
have prescriptive privileges and would focus instead on therapy and
other forms of treatment.
The bill would also provide grants to non-profits and state agencies
to provide practical support to pregnant and postpartum women
suffering from depression, including âtransportation services,
attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and providing
counseling on financial assistance and insurance.â
The bill says nothing about forcing pregnant or postpartum women to
take medication, and it wouldnât force women into treatment, but
simply refer them to mental health providers if screening indicates
them to be suffering from or at high risk of depression.
You can read the text of the bill here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-1375
I believe the potential to help moms with post-partum depression far
outweighs the negatives that may come about from this bill.
Caren
who hates to see such blatant misrepresentation
leaves it up to the provider (including licensed midwives) to
determine the âappropriateâ mental healthcare provider to refer women
to, which can include social workers and other practitioners who donât
have prescriptive privileges and would focus instead on therapy and
other forms of treatment.
The bill would also provide grants to non-profits and state agencies
to provide practical support to pregnant and postpartum women
suffering from depression, including âtransportation services,
attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and providing
counseling on financial assistance and insurance.â
The bill says nothing about forcing pregnant or postpartum women to
take medication, and it wouldnât force women into treatment, but
simply refer them to mental health providers if screening indicates
them to be suffering from or at high risk of depression.
You can read the text of the bill here:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-1375
I believe the potential to help moms with post-partum depression far
outweighs the negatives that may come about from this bill.
Caren
who hates to see such blatant misrepresentation
jeannie36832
I'm sorry but your post is misleading and is designed to incite fear
instead of reading up on what the act actually entails.
REQUIREMENTS- A State that receives a grant or contract under
subsection (a)(1) shall ensure that postpartum condition education
complies with the following:
`(i) Physicians, certified nurse midwives, certified midwives,
nurses, and other licensed health care professionals within the State
who provide prenatal and postnatal care to women shall also provide
education to women and their families concerning postpartum
conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.
`(ii) All birthing facilities in the State shall provide new mothers
and fathers, and other family members as appropriate, with complete
information concerning postpartum conditions, including its symptoms,
methods of coping with the illness, and treatment resources prior to
such mothers leaving the birthing facility after a birth.
In other words, a state can opt out and simply not recieve the
grant. That's not mandatory. The primary focus here is educating
families on the signs and symptoms of post-partum depression.
Also, under the screening section, it specifically states that
screenings are to be OFFERED. There is no mandate here. If, the
screening indicates a risk of post-partum depression, the mother is
to recieve a referral to a mental health care center. She is still
in control of which she chooses and what services to accept. She is
able to decide for herself if medication is acceptable and if not she
can choose a provider that uses therapy. The other services to be
provided include: transportation services, attendant care, homemaker
services, day or respite care, and providing counseling on financial
assistance and insurance.
NOWHERE in this act does it even mention drugs or pharmaceuticals,
let alone mandate. Please, try to keep your facts straight and give
valid reasons for asking our assistance. Critical thinking is what
we teach our kids in homeschooling. Please, understand that those
lessons come from parents who are capable of critical thinking
themselves.
PS: Are you affiliated with CCHR? If you are and you return with an
ad hominem attack rather than logical arguments, I might be inclined
to inform the forums about the affiliations of CCHR.
--- In [email protected], Amy Philo <amyphilo@...>
wrote:
who I stay at home with and I want to do unschooling I just haven't
exactly figured out if I know what I am doing in that department (do
you have to have a plan? LOL)
evaluation of all pregnant and new moms in the country and mandate
"treatment" with drugs and hospitals for women who show warning signs
of or or are considered at risk for depression. I hope there are some
people on this list who can help me because I need a ton more
signatures and people helping me organize and get more involved. I
would like to get some celebrities and do some PSAs and have a
protest. The bill could be marked up any day but it might not happen
until April 30. I have been told different things by the Senate. It
passed the house by a 2/3 majority last October. Please please please
help me! Visit my website to learn more, and you can look at my
youtube video at: http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=LQW23XCmOCw#uw8TdPGrTr0
instead of reading up on what the act actually entails.
REQUIREMENTS- A State that receives a grant or contract under
subsection (a)(1) shall ensure that postpartum condition education
complies with the following:
`(i) Physicians, certified nurse midwives, certified midwives,
nurses, and other licensed health care professionals within the State
who provide prenatal and postnatal care to women shall also provide
education to women and their families concerning postpartum
conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.
`(ii) All birthing facilities in the State shall provide new mothers
and fathers, and other family members as appropriate, with complete
information concerning postpartum conditions, including its symptoms,
methods of coping with the illness, and treatment resources prior to
such mothers leaving the birthing facility after a birth.
In other words, a state can opt out and simply not recieve the
grant. That's not mandatory. The primary focus here is educating
families on the signs and symptoms of post-partum depression.
Also, under the screening section, it specifically states that
screenings are to be OFFERED. There is no mandate here. If, the
screening indicates a risk of post-partum depression, the mother is
to recieve a referral to a mental health care center. She is still
in control of which she chooses and what services to accept. She is
able to decide for herself if medication is acceptable and if not she
can choose a provider that uses therapy. The other services to be
provided include: transportation services, attendant care, homemaker
services, day or respite care, and providing counseling on financial
assistance and insurance.
NOWHERE in this act does it even mention drugs or pharmaceuticals,
let alone mandate. Please, try to keep your facts straight and give
valid reasons for asking our assistance. Critical thinking is what
we teach our kids in homeschooling. Please, understand that those
lessons come from parents who are capable of critical thinking
themselves.
PS: Are you affiliated with CCHR? If you are and you return with an
ad hominem attack rather than logical arguments, I might be inclined
to inform the forums about the affiliations of CCHR.
--- In [email protected], Amy Philo <amyphilo@...>
wrote:
>an introduction post. I am Amy Philo, mom of two sweet little boys
> Hi,
>
>
> I've been lurking for a while, sorry this is such a bad way to do
who I stay at home with and I want to do unschooling I just haven't
exactly figured out if I know what I am doing in that department (do
you have to have a plan? LOL)
>help with stopping a federal bill that would mandate psychiatric
> I have been so busy I haven't had time to write on this group.
>
> Anyway, I don't know if you guys allow "off topic" posts but I need
evaluation of all pregnant and new moms in the country and mandate
"treatment" with drugs and hospitals for women who show warning signs
of or or are considered at risk for depression. I hope there are some
people on this list who can help me because I need a ton more
signatures and people helping me organize and get more involved. I
would like to get some celebrities and do some PSAs and have a
protest. The bill could be marked up any day but it might not happen
until April 30. I have been told different things by the Senate. It
passed the house by a 2/3 majority last October. Please please please
help me! Visit my website to learn more, and you can look at my
youtube video at: http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=LQW23XCmOCw#uw8TdPGrTr0
>www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-dangerous-and-invasive-mothers-act
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Amy Philo
> 214-705-0169 home
> 817-793-8028 cell
>
> URGENT! Sign the petition against the MOTHERS Act at http://
> Visit www.uniteforlife.org
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
jeannie36832
Thank you. My first post on the forum was to reply to her. I did
before I had seen your reply to the topic. I hope it's ok that we
agree. :-)
--- In [email protected], "carenkh" <carenkh@...>
wrote:
before I had seen your reply to the topic. I hope it's ok that we
agree. :-)
--- In [email protected], "carenkh" <carenkh@...>
wrote:
>women
> The Mother's Act *in no way* mandates treatment with drugs. The bill
> leaves it up to the provider (including licensed midwives) to
> determine the âappropriateâ� mental healthcare provider to refer
> to, which can include social workers and other practitioners whodonât
> have prescriptive privileges and would focus instead on therapy andproviding
> other forms of treatment.
>
> The bill would also provide grants to non-profits and state agencies
> to provide practical support to pregnant and postpartum women
> suffering from depression, including âtransportation services,
> attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and
> counseling on financial assistance and insurance.â�
>
> The bill says nothing about forcing pregnant or postpartum women to
> take medication, and it wouldnât force women into treatment, but
> simply refer them to mental health providers if screening indicates
> them to be suffering from or at high risk of depression.
>
> You can read the text of the bill here:
> http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-1375
>
> I believe the potential to help moms with post-partum depression far
> outweighs the negatives that may come about from this bill.
>
> Caren
> who hates to see such blatant misrepresentation
>