Placenta Encapsulation and PPD

Have any of you experienced Placenta Encapsulation with your clients as an alternative PPD mood booster to prescription meds?

Pediatric Nursing Triage

Hi Everyone--

We recently presented to a pediatric clinic and one of the nurses asked a question at the end that I thought was worth exploring. They field 500+ phone calls a day from mom's and dad's. The nurse wondered what things they could watch for and/or ask as they are interacting with these parents. One of the things I mentioned was a mom who called about their child's 100 degree fever and they are told to call if it goes higher. Then that parent calls three, four, five times NOT because the fever has gotten higher but because of anxiety and concern. But I'm sure there are many other things that could be observed via process not just by asking questions.

So my question to you all would be: What would you say to this nurse? What symptoms can be observed/assessed over the phone, what questions could be asked?

Thanks!

Kristin

Article ideas

I am considering writing a 3 part article series on PPD for a local women's magazine. One topic I know I would like to write about is the difference between PPD and The Baby Blues. Does anyone have any other ideas that you think the general public would like to know about? Thank you!

Home Visits

Alright clinicians, another question for you. What are your thoughts about home visits with PPD clients? I was thinking about Midwives and doulas often followup on the mother/father after the birth of the baby and have been thinking about the pros and cons of this. Thoughts?

Diagnosing

Hey all--

Just wondering how you are diagnosing PPD when dealing with the insurance companies. I've always been concerned about diagnosing as it is something that follows them and can haunt their future insurance coverage. I have a client who definitely has PPD, has insurance, needs help.

Thanks,
Kristin

Health Expo

Hello,
I have been invited to be a part of a Health Expo in Baltimore to promote my specialty of Postpartum Support. I plan to have brochures and cards and am thinking of a tip/fact sheet on PPD vs. Baby Blues. What else do you think the general public could find useful?

Thanks for any advice!

Meghan McNamara, LCSW-C
www.empathicconnection.com

Support Groups/ Community Outreach

Hi there!
I am so glad to see this blog up! I was thinking about starting a support group for PPD and was wondering what sort of models people have used? Also, have been thinking about doing some outreach trainings in the community at Mommy and Me's or similar venues- any ideas about formats for these would be appreciated. Would love to hear what you are all doing'?

Laura Kreiger, LCSW
Postpartum Depression, Boca Raton
2200 W. Camino Real, Suite 311
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Ph: 561-376-0164
Email: laurakreiger@gmail.com