4th Trimester:
Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health
Aug 13, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm EDT
Maternal mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being for both mothers/ birthing persons and their children. Addressing the emotional and psychological challenges that birthing persons face during pregnancy and postpartum is essential for fostering a healthy and supportive environment. Let's explore this important topic further.
60-minute Presentation – 1.0 NCPD* Credit Hour Offered**
* The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has changed the term "Continuing Nursing Education" (CNE) to "Nursing Continuing Professional Development "(NCPD).
**This nursing continuing professional development activity ia pending approval by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the Fourth Trimester: Explain the concept of the fourth trimester and its significance in the postpartum period
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Describe the physical changes that occur after childbirth and outline strategies for recovery and self-care
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Highlight the importance of mental health during the fourth trimester, including common emotional challenges
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Emphasize the role of support systems in aiding in birth recovery and well-being
Approval Contact Hour(s): 1.0 Pending
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Presenter:
Dr. Debbie Ketchum, DNP
Debbie is a Doctor of Nursing Practice leader, certified RN and has served in the field of maternal-child health and nursing practice for close to 3 decades. Her DNP scholarly project focused on the utilization of a validated, evidenced-based validated tool for postpartumdepression in the ambulatory setting in support of the 4th trimester.
