Susan would like to see greater awareness of PPD and more support for women.
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I think just the raising awareness about it. Making pregnant moms, pregnant women, first time moms especially aware that, and maybe providing them with information, you know, for supports or contacts in the community and maybe, you know, warning signs to look for. And you know, not just giving it to them in a big handful of information that they’re going to take home and never read, but actually focus on it because it really is so important and you know, and supporting moms and whatever it is that they decide to do when it comes to breastfeeding or formula feeding.
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