Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: MNN2, OB4

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Describe the signs and symptoms, risk factors and prevalence of postpartum psychosis.
Identify resources for referring women with postpartum mental illness for assessment and treatment.
Discuss the legal challenges that present in cases of postpartum psychosis, including discussion of the first in the nation, ground-breaking Illinois law PA 100-0574.

Purpose of this CNE activity: Dr. Feingold presents an overview of the most severe postpartum mood disorder. Postpartum psychosis remains the most misunderstood and stigmatized maternal mental illness. In the worst case scenario, when psychosis results in a crime such as infanticide, punishment rather than treatment is often imposed. Importantly U.S. laws need to be changed, as they are far more punitive than those of most other developed nations.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to the internet and the ANN Online Library
Attend and watch 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

Release Date: 9/10/2021
Expiration Date: 9/30/2024

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.
The speaker discloses no relevant financial interest or affiliations with any commercial interests.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Susan Benjamin Feingold PsyD, PMH-C

Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Perinatal Advocate and Author, Susan Benjamin Feingold, PsyD and Associates, LLC

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