Dear Colleague,
Free CME on MedEdPPD
Healthcare providers can now receive CME credit for viewing MedEdPPD's "Postpartum Depression in the Cultural Context: Provider and Patient Perspectives," presented by James K. Boehnlein, MD. Dr. Boehnlein describes ways in which clinicians can incorporate culturally-appropriate approaches to assess and treat women suffering from postpartum depression. The discussion focuses on cultural competence and the perinatal experience across cultures. Panelists include Carolyn Hughes, LSW, MSW, of the University of Pittsburgh; Laurence D. Kruckman, PhD, of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and Cheryl Squire Flint, of Healthy Start Inc. You can access this fascinating presentation here.
This accredited continuing educational activity has been made available through an independent educational grant provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and developed with the support of NIMH SBIR contract # HHSN278200554096C.
New Jersey has been on the forefront in developing resources to help women with PPD and other perinatal mood disorders (PMD). In 2005, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) launched a comprehensive public awareness campaign entitled Speak Up When You’re Down to educate consumers and healthcare professional about PPD and other PMD. Resources include an informational website, www.njspeakup.gov, which provides resources and written and video testimonials of women who suffered with PMD along with stories from partners and other family members. In addition, the 24/7 toll-free telephone helpline – 1-800-328-3838 – helps with general questions and information about treatment services, support groups and referrals to counseling.
Four years ago, New Jersey enacted the first law in the nation requiring all hospitals and birthing centers to screen new mothers for PPD. New Jersey remains the only state in the nation to mandate this type of screening.
Medical
Updates
Nursing Care for Postpartum Depression, Part 1: Do Nurses Think They Should Offer Both Screening and Counseling?
Segre, Lisa S. PhD; O'Hara, Michael W. PhD; Arndt, Stephan PhD; Beck, Cheryl Tatano DNSc, CNM, FAAN.
MCN, July/August 2010 - Volume 35 - Issue 4 - p 220–225
The purpose is to assess nurses' views of a nursing model in which nurses screen and also treat new mothers who exhibit symptoms of depression.
The Association between Obesity and Screening Positive for Postpartum Depression
LaCoursiere D, Barrett-Connor E, O'Hara M, Hutton A, Varner M. The association between prepregnancy obesity and screening positive for postpartum depression. BJOG 2010;117:1011–1018
Self-reported prepregnancy obesity may be associated with screening positive for depression when measured postpartum.
Gender differences in postpartum depression: a longitudinal cohort study
Vicenta Escribà-Agüir, Lucía Artazcoz.
J Epidemiol Community Health. 2010, June 1
The course of depression from pregnancy to 1 year post partum and risk factors among mothers and fathers are not known.
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In
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Perfectionists at Risk for Postpartum Blues
Chicago Press, July 7, 2010
The results show that a type of perfectionism in which individuals feel others expect them to be perfect, known as “socially prescribed perfectionism,” is associated with
postpartum depression for first-time mothers.
A-not-so-graceful Journey into Motherhood
White Bear Press, July 8, 2010
Local mom writes about struggles with postpartum OCD and depression.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Announces Innovative International Partnership Focused on Maternal Child Health
Empowher.com, June 30, 2010
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a partnership between the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) and the Healthy Russia Foundation to launch text4baby, a nationwide free mobile information service that promotes maternal and child health among women, internationally.
Assistance Available for Postpartum Issues
Sentential, June 29, 2010
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services wants residents to know that help is available for women who are suffering with postpartum mood issues.
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Events
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California Association of Midwives Annual Conference
When: July 9 - July 11
Where: Davis, California
Postpartum Support International Announces Free "OPEN FORUM"
When: Wednesdays
Where: Via 800 bridgeline
Imagine the benefits of being able to talk with a PSI PPD expert about resources, symptoms, options and general information about perinatal mood disorders from the privacy of your own home. No need to arrange child care or transportation. No need to pre-register or give your name. Sessions are informational only and open to anyone with questions and concerns about themselves, a loved one, friend or family member. Limited to the first 15 callers, Wednesday sessions are held at either 3 PM or 9 PM EST. Visit www.postpartum.net for call schedule and access codes, or call PSI's main office at 1-800-944-4773 for further information. Take the first step, or the next step. Call us and remember: You are not alone, you are not to blame and with help, you WILL be well.
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Text4baby
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health by sending text messages to pregnant mothers that focus on a variety of topics critical to maternal and child health. Sign up for the service by texting BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411 to receive free SMS text messages each week, timed to your due date.
WellPostpartum Weblog—Integrative Approaches to Maternal Mental Health
This blog describes nutritional and other non-pharmacological approaches to treating PPD.
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