For guidance on recognition and treatment
Common complications during pregnancy and postpartum
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Emergency Departments:
Emergency Medical Services and First Responders:
Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide:
Perinatal Mental Health Conditions are the number one complication of pregnancy and delivery. Please consider this when caring for anyone during pregnancy and postpartum.
A validated verbal screening tool, such as the PHQ–9 or the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, can help identify the issue and direct care. Colorado PROSPER is a free psychiatric consultation line, and their team can help you treat the patient.
Substance Use:
People in the postpartum period are at a high risk for substance use disorders and overdose deaths. Once your patient is stable, please refer them to ongoing treatment and peer support.
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