Mental health of pregnant women, Voter info for spring elections

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A Wisconsin professor shares her latest research on the mental health needs of pregnant women fleeing Venezuela and seeking refuge in Colombia. Then, as voters head to the polls for spring elections, we hear from the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Featured in this Show

  • Migrating while pregnant

    Latina mothers fleeing violence during the perinatal period is a new field of research for a Marquette University professor. We learn about getting the work off the ground in Colombia, and her previous work on mental health resources for pregnant Latinas in Wisconsin.

  • Spring election overview with Meagan Wolfe

    It’s spring election day. Voters will decide the outcome of a number of local races throughout the state, including for Milwaukee mayor. We talk with the chief administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission for a review of the process.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Lisa Edwards Guest
  • Meagan Wolfe Guest

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