One of the key components of MedEdPPD.org is the core learning modules, which are accredited for CME/CE credit for physicians, nurses, and social workers. These CME modules are available to you at no additional charge. By completing them, you will be assisting in MedEdPPD.org’s mission to increase awareness of perinatal mood disorders among medical professionals and consumers. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of care for at-risk women and their families.
In addition to attaining CME/CE credit upon completion of the modules, you will also become eligible for inclusion in the MedEdPPD.org Provider Network. Your name will have an asterisk next to it, indicating to patients and consumers that you have demonstrated a commitment to treating postpartum mental illnesses.
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Postpartum depression screening by family nurse practitioners.
Goldsmith ME.
J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2007 Jun;19(6):321-7.
The purpose of the study was to identify whether and how nurse practitioners (NPs) screen for postpartum depression, as well as to identify factors affecting such screening.
Pelvic Girdle Pain and Lumbar Pain in Relation to Postpartum Depressive Symptoms.
Gutke A, Josefsson A, Oberg B.
Spine. 2007 Jun 1;32(13):1430-1436.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible association of lumbopelvic pain and postpartum depression and differences in the prevalence of depressive symptoms among women without lumbopelvic pain and women classified as having pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and/or lumbar pain.
Fetal gender and postpartum depression in a cohort of Chinese women.
Xie RH, He G, Liu A, Bradwejn J, Walker M, Wen SW.
Soc Sci Med. 2007 May 14; [Epub ahead of print]
To examine the relationship between fetal gender and postpartum depression, the authors conducted a cohort study in Changsha, Hunan, China between September 2004 and January 2005.
InTheNews
Medical Edge -- Symptoms unrelated to postpartum depression
PostBulletin.com, June 18, 2007
A mother suffering from PPD writes into the Mayo Clinic for advice on unrelated symptoms.
Help for new moms
NorthJersey.com, June 7, 2007
A new program called Speak Up When You Are Down was launched last month and will train clergy and staff in parishes about the warning signs and risk factors of PPD. It will also train clergy and Catholic staff to be a go-to source in leading women to get proper treatment.
War wives at greater risk of postpartum depression
latimes.com, May 26, 2007
Researchers say spouses of deployed servicemen should be screened after giving birth.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness -- New Jersey
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)/New Jersey is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by mental illness. From this site, consumers can link to all state NAMI sites.
The Pacific Post Partum Support Society
This is a nonprofit society dedicated to supporting the needs of distressed postpartum mothers and their families.
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