Supporting Mothers in the Early Weeks Postpartum
With Patty Brennan
2008 Schedule & Fees
Saturday, 9am–5pm, September 20, 2008 (ERD 8/29)
Fee $120; $105 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD)
6.5 Nursing and Social Work CEs approved (add $15 to fee for CE processing)
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Supporting Mothers in the Early Weeks Postpartum — Adjustment Needs, Depression Screening, & Support Strategies is a unique training is designed for birth doulas, nurses, social workers, and home visitors who provide services for new moms and their families in the early weeks postpartum. We will discuss a variety of concerns that typically manifest during this period and identify strategies for support. Emphasis is placed on identifying and supporting depressed mothers. Topics covered include:
- Signs and symptoms of postpartum mood disorders
- How the “myths of motherhood” create unrealistic expectations for new mothers
- Sensitive use of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale with clients
- Impact of the birth experience on postpartum recovery
- Normal physiologic recovery of the mother and comfort measures
- Care of the newborn and safety concerns
- Enhancing mother/baby attachment
- Emotional support for the whole family
- Concrete strategies for providing support to depressed moms
- How to create a postpartum care plan–mobilizing resources for families in need