Postpartum Depression

Course Purpose

A practical, evidence-based course on recognizing, assessing, triaging, and coordinating treatment for postpartum depression across US care settings.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 3 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

After completing this course, nurses will be able to distinguish postpartum depression from transient postpartum mood changes, major depressive episodes outside the perinatal context, bipolar disorder, and postpartum psychosis. Learners will apply current screening, suicide-risk assessment, and referral principles. Learners will also be able to explain evidence-based psychotherapy and medication options, support shared decision-making during lactation, provide safety-focused education, and coordinate equitable follow-up for postpartum patients and families.

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

1. Differentiate postpartum depression from postpartum blues, major depressive disorder outside the perinatal period, bipolar disorder, and postpartum psychosis.
2. Identify biological, psychological, obstetric, and social factors that increase the risk of postpartum depression.
3. Recognize depressive symptoms and administer a validated perinatal depression screening instrument according to organizational policy.
4. Assess positive screens for suicide risk, thoughts of harming the infant, psychosis, mania, functional impairment, and immediate safety needs.
5. Explain evidence-based psychotherapy, medication, lactation, social-support, and follow-up considerations.
6. Implement a nursing plan that supports safety, treatment engagement, parent-infant functioning, equitable care, and continuity across settings.

Who this course is for:

Healthcare professionals who want continuing education on Postpartum Depression.

Course outline

10 sections · finish in any order across devices

1. 1

   Introduction

2. 2

   Postpartum Depression Definition

3. 3

   Postpartum Depression and Major Depression Differences

4. 4

   Risk Factors

5. 5

   Signs and Symptoms

6. 6

   When to Seek Help

7. 7

   Types of Therapy

8. 8

   Medication Options

9. 9

   Nursing Considerations

10. 10

    Conclusion

This Course Satisfies

Requirement summaries come from our state requirement records. All Users of Cheap CE For Nurses’s website and content are responsible for knowing their state’s license and renewal requirements.

Questions about this course

How many contact hours is Postpartum Depression?

3 contact hours, credited at completion.

How much does it cost?

$15.00 on its own, or included with All-Access ($29.99 a year, renewing yearly until you cancel).

Can I listen instead of reading?

Yes — every section can be read or heard, on your phone or computer.

When do I get my certificate?

As soon as you finish the course requirements and the evaluation. It stays in your account.

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