PHO Webinar: 2SLGBTQIA+ families: Unique Perinatal Mental Health Concerns

2SLGBTQIA+ individuals face unique challenges during the perinatal period. Some of these challenges may be related to pre-existing or new mental health issues, partners and relationship dynamics, or parenting contexts that might be different from those of cisgender heterosexual individuals. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the prevalence of and risk factors for perinatal mental health disorders (PMHD) among 2SLGBTQIA+ parents, including non-birthing partners. We will also review some unique concerns for 2SLGBTQIA+ parents including issues related to lactation and human milk feeding, intimate partner violence, and experiences of discrimination. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of two experts on 2SLGBTQIA+ health and gain access to a list of supportive resources for their patients.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe the prevalence of and risk factors for perinatal mental health disorders among 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
• Gain strategies and skills to discuss mental health challenges with their 2SLGBTQIA+ clients
• Use appropriate language and provide affirming support for lactation and human milk feeding with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals
• Identify supportive resources for perinatal 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their families
Presenter(s): Dr. Lori Ross, Dr. Zafiro Andrade-Romo
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