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Labor of Love: Insights from the Heart of Obstetric CareBecoming a parent is beautiful journey, but one that can also be full of uncertainty and stress. Add to that navigating a pandemic through pregnancy, birth and your little ones first years, and the anxiety can be overwhelming. After all, its not... Author: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Join Dr. Veronica Vero Pimentel, a practicing OB-GYN, vaccine expert, and pandemic mom, as she dives into the world of maternal and postpartum health. In each episode, Vero leads insightful conversations with health care professionals and experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in maternal immunization, emerging issues, and beyond. This Resource was supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a financial assistance award totaling 400,000 with 100 percent funded by ACOG and CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For ACOG's complete disclaimer, visit www.acog.org/iz-disclaimer. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S4E3: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health: Part 1
Episode 3
Thursday, 8 May, 2025
Maternal mental health plays a critical role in pregnancy and postpartum outcomes, but there are still many challenges in effectively addressing it in clinical practice. This first episode in our two-part maternal mental health special dives into the integral role that mental health plays during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on mood and anxiety disorders and their effects on maternal outcomes. Experts discuss screening and diagnosis recommendations and racial and socioeconomic inequities in access to care. Listeners will gain valuable insights on supporting maternal well-being, reducing stigma, and improving screening and diagnosis. David F. Silver, MD, MBA, FACOG, reproductive psychiatrist and director of women’s behavioral health at University of Pittsburg Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital, and Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG, the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning chair in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine, the academic partner of University of Massachusetts Memorial Health, join Labor of Love host Veronica Maria Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, to discuss strategies for bettering maternal mental health care. Special commentary provided by Karen Sheffield-Abdullah, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM.Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to mental health and health inequities. It may be difficult for listeners who have experienced pregnancy-related complications or who are sensitive to discussions of health care disparities. Take care while listening.
