Description

Mental health problems are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. This session will review the numerous factors affecting maternal mental health and summarize the current medication treatment options. The session will then discuss holistic approaches to supporting maternal mental health and emphasize how nurses are ideally positioned to champion these patient-centered efforts.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Examine challenges to maternal mental health and the medical management options available for treatment.
  • Discuss the components of a holistic treatment plan for maternal mental health, focusing on aspects that nurses can champion.

 

NCC Codes

  • Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN®) – Maternal Postpartum Assessment, Management and Complications (Code 2)
  • Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB®) – Postpartum (Code 4)
  • Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP) – Maternal and Fetal Physiology and Assessment (Code 1)
  • Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC®) – Gynecology Disorders, Obstetrical Complications and Primary Care Management (Code 2)

 

Nursing Contact Hours

1.0 nursing contact hours (CNE available through 09/15/2025)

 

AWHONN Accreditation Statement 

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity. AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider # CEP580.

 

Tags: Antepartum Care/Issues, Maternal Morbidity & Mortality, Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Postpartum Care/Issues

 

Disclosures:?No commercial support or sponsorship was received for this presentation. The AWHONN nurse planner, contributors, and reviewers report no relevant financial or commercial conflicts related to this educational activity.

 

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