Perinatal Mental Health Learning Community - November 19 Group Office Hours - Disparities in Perinatal Mental Health Care
- Shared screen with speaker view

02:38:38
Greetings all! Please see the PowerPoint slides just uploaded here in the chat.

02:39:15
We will want to hear from you, so please be ready to chime in!

02:39:18
Slides were just posted in Chat by Anna.

02:54:56
The provider should have checked in with the patient at the ultrasound. What questions does she have?

02:55:04
When US tech just left the room...without explanation.

02:55:10
from the ultrasound visit

02:57:22
One of them needed to sit down with her, explained what was going on a ask her what questions she might have.

02:59:35
i think it would also be a good opportunity to have her support person to be contacted in case they also have questions

03:00:33
Providers many times forget about dad.

03:02:54
happens

03:03:01
Happens often.

03:03:36
we as nurses really need to be mindful and sensitive with our words and actions

03:04:26
a lot of nonverbal too

03:05:33
What are the implications for mental health? Are we (our system, our behavior) exacerbating the mental health issues birthing people experience?

03:05:40
Yes, Patricia, eye rolls are seen - even if you are wearing a mask.

03:06:11
as peers we need to remind staff of their missteps

03:08:40
These gaps in care and gaps in humility can be very damaging for all patients. But are they even more difficult for Black patients and families? How can we address that in care encounters?

03:09:35
@ Boris i think educating ourselves and making sure we are aware of our biases

03:10:02
They are especially being left out during this COVID pandemic because they are not allowed to come to OB or sono appointments.

03:11:22
Fathers

03:12:01
we need to recognize our biases also as these are the barriers to seeing all as equal

03:15:13
Thank you!!

03:16:04
Thank you all for a very rich and important conversation

03:16:30
Lovely case study to bring to hospital co-workers - THANK YOU ALL such a great meeting

03:17:05
Thank you for the invitation back and introducing Lisa Young to the conversation.

03:17:08
Happy Thanksgiving Eveyone!

03:17:26
Excellent discussion. Thank you!

03:17:27
Thank you everyone

03:17:35
Thank you!