Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
This initiative encompasses best practices aimed at fostering a positive environment for both birthing person and child, ultimately contributing to the long-term health and resilience of the entire family unit.
Recognizing the critical importance of supporting mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period, this program emphasizes that a mentally healthy birthing person is better equipped to care for their child and engage in positive interactions, thereby influencing the overall family dynamic.
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This patient safety bundle encompasses best practices aimed at fostering a positive environment for both birthing person and child, ultimately contributing to the long-term health and resilience of the entire family unit.
Recognizing the critical importance of supporting maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, this program emphasizes that a mentally healthy birthing person is better equipped to care for their child and engage in positive interactions, thereby influencing the overall family dynamic. AIM has crafted this comprehensive patient safety bundle to address perinatal mental health conditions, serving as a valuable resource for health care providers.
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