Maternal Sleep Toolkit
KEY FACTS Physiologic changes of pregnancy can make sleep more difficult. Sleep disturbances affect 75% of pregnant people, peaking in the third trimester. Insomnia (38%), restless leg syndrome (20%), and…Billing Guide for Providers
TIP SHEET FOR PERINATAL CARE PROVIDERS | MAY 2023 Prenatal care providers who call NC MATTERS may be able to bill insurance and/or obtain RVUs for using our services. Provision…Partner Support Guide
The NC MATTERS Partner Support Guide is available for download! This brief handout can be given to partners and loved ones who need support caring for someone dealing with perinatal mood…NC MATTERS & Postpartum Support International Webinar
We recently teamed up with our friends at Postpartum Support International to offer a lunch & learn to healthcare professionals working in Eastern NC. We talked about perinatal mood &…Maternal Suicide and Risk Assessment Toolkit
Please find our latest toolkit from NC MATTERS, focused on screening for and addressing suicide risk in the perinatal population.NC MATTERS: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
NC MATTERS Medical Director Mary Kimmel and Program Manager Karen Burns recorded a training video for health care providers learning to provide supportive services to pregnant patients with a history…Hear a MATTERS Consult Call
Ever wonder what a consultation call on the NC MATTERS line might sound like? Dr. Mary Kimmel and Nurse-Midwife Karen Saxer teamed up with our partners at MAHEC to offer…Mom in Crisis: How the Pandemic & Formula Shortage have Fed the Maternal Mental Health Crisis
On June 8, 2022, Dr. Mary Kimmel joined this congressional briefing sponsored by Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, 2020 Mom, and Shades of Blue Project; in partnership with March of…Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders: Supporting Latino/a Women and Birthing People Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
Andrea Diaz Stransky, MD, and Carolina Alford, LCSW led an interactive webinar where participants gained an appreciation of common beliefs about pregnancy and postpartum in the Latino/a community. They discussed the…NC MATTERS Flyer for OB/GYNs
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has called on obstetric care providers to take a more active role in identifying and addressing postpartum depression.NC MATTERS Flyer for Pediatrics
The American Association of Pediatrics has called on pediatric providers to screen for postpartum depression and coordinate care with obstetric and community providers.Coping with Perinatal Anxiety – Strategies for Ensuring Patients Get Access to Quality Mental Health Care
Anxiety during the pregnancy and postpartum periods is thought to be even more common than perinatal depression, but it is rarely diagnosed and treated. Increased stress regarding employment, securing childcare,…