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Digital Seminar

Preventing Post Partum Complications: It Starts with Education


Speaker:
Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP
Duration:
1 Hour 10 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
May 30, 2024
Product Code:
POS078730


Description

Discover essential strategies for recognizing and managing common postpartum complications. Learn about conditions such as gestational diabetes, postpartum hypertension, infections, and more, while gaining insights into effective medications and patient education. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal maternal health during the crucial postpartum period.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Earn up to 1.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Nurses - Pharmacology Nurse Practitioners

This self-study program offers 45 instructional minutes of pharmacology content which is designed to qualify for 0.75 contact hours toward your pharmacology requirement. 


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PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 1.0 contact hours. Expires: 05/01/2027.


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PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 1.0 self-study contact hours. 

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Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 1.0 self-study contact hours.

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PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 1.0 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Physicians - Physicians

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This activity was originally recorded on 05/29/2024. It was last reviewed on 07/20/2024 and is valid until 07/19/2027.

 

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. You are required to successfully complete and submit a post-test prior to receiving a certificate of completion.


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AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as PESI. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.0 hours for completing this self-study program. This activity was originally recorded on 05/29/2024. It was last reviewed on 07/20/2024 and is valid until 07/19/2027

 

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 1.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP Related seminars and products


Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP, is the head of clinical operations at Perfecting Peds, which focuses on optimizing pediatric patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. With triple board certifications in pharmacotherapy, pediatric pharmacotherapy, and emergency medicine coupled with specialized skills in pharmacy education, her mission is to ensure that every pediatric patient receives the highest standard of care with an individualized approach. Leveraging a background that includes roles at a digital education company, clinical drug information, and over a decade at the bedside, she has extensive expertise within the pediatric population.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stephanie Weightman has employment relationships with Perfecting Peds, Elsevier Inc., UWorld/RxPrep, and Pyrls. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stephanie Weightman is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, the Pediatric Pharmacy Association, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • NPs
  • PAs
  • MDs
  • DOs
  • Pharmacists,

Objectives

  1. Recognize common postpartum complications affecting maternal health.
  2. Discuss the role of medications in managing postpartum complications.
  3. Collaborate with other healthcare providers to monitor and address postpartum complications.
  4. Provide patient education on postpartum care and the recognition of complications.

Outline

Introduction

  • Overview of postpartum period and common complications.
  • Importance of recognizing and managing postpartum complications.

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Postpartum

  • Understanding GDM and its postpartum implications.
  • Management strategies and medications.
  • Patient education on monitoring blood sugar levels.

Postpartum Hypertension

  • Identification and causes of postpartum hypertension.
  • Medication and lifestyle management.

Infections After Delivery

  • Common postpartum infections (e.g., surgical site infection, superficial, deep).
  • Role of antibiotics and other treatments.
  • Educating patients on signs of infection and prevention measures.

Postpartum Depression

  • Symptoms and risk factors of postpartum depression.
  • Therapeutic approaches including medication and counseling.
  • Importance of mental health support and patient education.

Hemorrhoids and Constipation

  • Causes and symptoms of postpartum hemorrhoids and constipation.
  • Treatment options including medications and dietary adjustments.
  • Providing advice on preventive measures and home care.

Perineum Pain

  • Causes of perineum pain postpartum.
  • Pain management techniques and medications.
  • Patient education on healing and pain relief strategies.

Collaborative Care and Patient Education

  • Strategies for effective collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Comprehensive patient education on recognizing and addressing postpartum complications.
  • Resources and support systems for postpartum care.

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