Midwifery Conference 2022

Annu Kumari

State Midwifery Consultant (UNFPA) Strengthening of Midwifery Initiative, India

Title: Effect of midwives led-care in post-partum and perinatal depression: A narrative review

Abstract

The identification and care of with perinatal and post-partum mental-health problem is increasingly considered as part of midwifery practice.Perinatal and post-partum depression is strongly linked to poor maternal-infant health outcomes. WHO Strongly recommends expanding mental health education and training of primary care providers to improve quality of perinatal depression? However the provision of intrapartum and post-partum screening and care of postpartum mothers by midwives can be challenging, requiring good knowledge and training in screening and counseling of depressive mothers. High intervention fidelity and 3-8 days of psychological training programs for midwives can equip them with effective skills for administering care to pregnant women with perinatal and post partum depression.

Biography

Annu Kumari is MSN (Pediatrics), MBA Healthcare and MPH Public health .Currently supporting implementation of GOI Program “Strengthening of Midwifery Initiative” in Rajasthan state, India. Has 12 yrs. Of Middle-level managerial experience in implementation of several GOI Health projects under RMNCHA.