Perinatal Mental Health Certification
"my baby will be better off without me" - Answers>>high risk for suicide
# infants born to depressed mothers - Answers>>400,000
% of bipolar symptoms that relapse without medications - Answers>>70%
% of unplanned pregnancies - Answers>>50%
3 Biggest fears of panic disorder - Answers>>dying; losing control; going crazy
9 Steps to wellness - Answers>>1) education
2) sleep
3) nutrition
4) exercise and time for yourself
5) non judgmental sharing
6) emotional support
7) practical support
8) referrals and other resources
9) plan of action
AAP recommendations - breastfeeing - Answers>>human milk exclusively for 6M
AAP standard of care screening - Answers>>1,2,4 and 6M visit
ACE's - Answers>>Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs score - Answers>>the higher the score the greater likelihood of severe and
persistent emotional problems, health risk behaviors, serious social problems, adult
disease and disability, high health and mental health care costs, poor life expectancy
ACOG standard of care screening - Answers>>one time perinatal
Additional causes of oxytocin suppression - Answers>>C-section; stressful or traumatic
labor/birth; epidurals
additional perinatal treatment options - Answers>>ECT; transcranial magnetic
stimulation (less studied)
Addressing Sleep Hygiene - Answers>>no electronics 30-60 min/bed
go to bed when sleepy
avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine in the hours before bedtime
eat a small protein snack before bed
warm bath/shower, pre-bed ritual
create a dark environment
"my baby will be better off without me" - Answers>>high risk for suicide
# infants born to depressed mothers - Answers>>400,000
% of bipolar symptoms that relapse without medications - Answers>>70%
% of unplanned pregnancies - Answers>>50%
3 Biggest fears of panic disorder - Answers>>dying; losing control; going crazy
9 Steps to wellness - Answers>>1) education
2) sleep
3) nutrition
4) exercise and time for yourself
5) non judgmental sharing
6) emotional support
7) practical support
8) referrals and other resources
9) plan of action
AAP recommendations - breastfeeing - Answers>>human milk exclusively for 6M
AAP standard of care screening - Answers>>1,2,4 and 6M visit
ACE's - Answers>>Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACEs score - Answers>>the higher the score the greater likelihood of severe and
persistent emotional problems, health risk behaviors, serious social problems, adult
disease and disability, high health and mental health care costs, poor life expectancy
ACOG standard of care screening - Answers>>one time perinatal
Additional causes of oxytocin suppression - Answers>>C-section; stressful or traumatic
labor/birth; epidurals
additional perinatal treatment options - Answers>>ECT; transcranial magnetic
stimulation (less studied)
Addressing Sleep Hygiene - Answers>>no electronics 30-60 min/bed
go to bed when sleepy
avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine in the hours before bedtime
eat a small protein snack before bed
warm bath/shower, pre-bed ritual
create a dark environment
