Women's Mental Health Services and Pregnancy: A Review

Conclusions and Relevance Maternal mental health is garnering deserved attention and has enormous implications on maternal and infant outcomes. Obstetrical providers should be comfortable with screening, identification, and basic treatment algorithms including when to refer to specialized services. Relevance Statement Mental health issues during pregnancy and the postpartum period can be profound with severe maternal and perinatal consequences. Target Audience Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians, psychiatrists. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to identify the mental health services that are available for pregnant women; outline the common mental illnesses that are present during adolescent pregnancies; explain the risk factors that have been linked with perinatal depression; and describe the management and potential complications of pregnant patients presenting with mental illness.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME ARTICLES Source Type: research