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Preventing Perinatal Depression: Recommendations to Improve Outcomes for Moms and Their Babies - Frankly Speaking EP 121Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
According to the latest data, 1 in 7 US women experience perinatal depression, described as depression occurring during pregnancy and up to one year after childbirth. There is compelling evidence that perinatal depression can have short and long-term effects on both women and their children. The USPSTF has published new recommendations encouraging clinicians to screen pregnant and postpartum persons for depression and provide those who are at increased risk of perinatal depression with counseling interventions. (Grade B recommendation).
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Release Date: 5/20/2019
Expiration Date: 5/10/2022
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Learning Objectives
- Summarize the USPSTF recommendations for screening of those at risk for perinatal depression
- Identify patients with an increased risk for perinatal depression
- Refer high-risk patients for counseling and intervention
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Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C
Assistant Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator, Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA
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