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TPDC Quarterly Community Learning Meeting
October 22, 2024  12-2pm


University of Arizona College of Nursing
1305 N. Martin Avenue, Room 117, Tucson, AZ

Lunch will be provided

Park on the top floor of the older Banner garage on Campbell. The newer Banner garage is also
available for a fee, and it is a little bit of a walk. You can also park in the lot that is diagonal from
the College of Nursing if it is not in a permit required spot. There should be a Parking sign to the
right or left of the spot you choose. You can pay at the kiosk and will need license plate info.
Enter the College of Nursing at the northeast corner on Martin Ave and ring the bell for the
Dean’s Office to get in. There is an elevator to the 4th floor. 

The Role of the Maternal Microbiome in Protecting Against Postpartum Mood Disorders

Speaker: Penny Bussell, BDT(DONA), LCCE, Microbiome Baby Approved Instructor

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The maternal microbiome, which consists of the diverse community of microorganisms living in and on the mother's body, plays a crucial role in overall health, including mental health. Emerging research indicates that the maternal microbiome may have a significant impact on protecting against postpartum mood disorders such as postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety.

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​Penny Bussell is an Advanced Certified Doula Trainer with DONA International and a mentor and trainer with the Arizona nonprofit Support Birth. She has been a doula at over 100 births and has trained over 3,000 new doulas. Penny holds doula-training workshops all over the country. She originally trained in 1987 as a Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) with the National Childbirth Trust in the UK. Since 2014 Penny has been a CCE with Lamaze International as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor. In 2021 she became a certified Microbiome Parent Educator.

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Meeting Registration - RSVP by Oct. 17!

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We look forward to seeing you!

“Do not let the shame of these thoughts stop you from reaching out for help. Shame will tell you not to talk to anyone. Shame will lie to you and tell you that you are a bad mother. But it is not true! You are not a bad mother. You are ill. You need help. There is hope and healing if you would only reach out.”

— Naomi Knoles

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