Perinatal psychiatry treats mental health problems associated with pregnancy, including anxiety, depression, and postpartum mood disorders. Specialists work with expectant and new mothers to provide screening, diagnosis, and counseling, and to manage medication for those with pre-existing mental illness. The field also aims to address the stigma surrounding perinatal mental health. Perinatal psychiatry focuses on […]
Perinatal mortality refers to the death of a fetus or infant less than seven days old. It is caused by preterm birth and fetal birth defects. The perinatal period is defined differently by health care organizations, and the perinatal mortality rate is used to compare healthcare systems worldwide. Most neonatal deaths occur in developing countries, […]
Perinatal nurses provide care, education, and support to pregnant women, assist during childbirth, and counsel families after birth. They work in various healthcare settings and require a master’s degree and certification. Experienced nurses can become clinical nurse specialists. A perinatal nurse is a health specialist who comforts, educates and treats pregnant women. Nurses prepare patients […]
