Postpartum Depression
Hours: 1.00
The period following childbirth is a vulnerable time for women to experience a spectrum of psychiatric disorders that range from self-limiting “baby blues” to grave postpartum psychosis. Women are often ashamed when their experience of new motherhood is a time of sadness, depression, or anxiety. Many women do not get adequate support or treatment, which can have long-lasting and damaging effects on the mother, infant, and by extension, the entire family unit.
The period following childbirth is a vulnerable time for women to experience a spectrum of psychiatric disorders that range from self-limiting “baby blues” to grave postpartum psychosis. Women are often ashamed when their experience of new motherhood is a time of sadness, depression, or anxiety. Many women do not get adequate support or treatment, which can have long-lasting and damaging effects on the mother, infant, and by extension, the entire family unit.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize the four main postpartum psychiatric disorders.
Identify the signs and symptoms and screening recommendations for the various types of postpartum psychiatric disorders.
Select appropriate interventions for mothers with postpartum psychiatric disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Postpartum Depression
Meet Isa
What Is Postpartum Depression?
What Causes PPD?
Who Gets PPD?
The Effects of PPD
Section 3: Identifying Different Types of Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Isa’s Experience
Differentiating PPD
Postpartum Blues
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Anxiety Disorders
Postpartum Psychosis
Section 4: Screening and Diagnosis of PPD
Digging Deeper With Isa
Screening for PPD
Screening Tools
Diagnostic Criteria for PPD
Section 5: Help and Healing for New Mothers
Help and Healing For Isa
Prenatal Guidance and Preparation
Counseling and Therapy
Pharmacological Therapy
Nursing Interventions
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Following Up With Isa
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Claire Hartman, RN, BSN, IBCLC is a SME nurse writer for Relias in Acute Care. She has nursing experience in functional medicine, neonatal intensive care, and obstetrics. Ms. Hartman has over 10 years of experience in birth, with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and perinatal hospice. She is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has taught neonatal resuscitation, breastfeeding support, and routine gynecological care to providers in varied medical settings. Ms. Hartman has led a community support group for bereaved families experiencing perinatal loss.
Disclosure: Claire Hartman, RN, IBCLC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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