Marry Vuong & Stephanie Weightman – Medication Management in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Course for Healthcare Professionals

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When you work with pregnant women, it is crucial to select medications that are the safest for not only the mother but for the baby as well.

You need to provide counseling and education from pre-conception to post-partum… all while ensuring you have the most up-to-date pharmacotherapy guidance to confidently select or change medications balancing the risk-benefit for the patient and the fetus.

Taught by two expert maternal/pediatric pharmacists, our course equips you with the knowledge and skills to safely prescribe and manage medications for pregnant patients, addressing the unique challenges and complexities.

This course will elevate your skills to…

• Provide individualized pre-conception counseling
• Select medications that are safe before, during and after pregnancy
• Care for pregnancy specific conditions, including gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and more
• Prescribe medications for mental health conditions, PCOS, and infertility
• Manage pregnant women with opioid addiction during their pregnancy and through delivery
• Keep up-to-date with the latest guidelines from ACOG, AWHONN, ABM, USPSTF and more

Embark on a transformative journey through the perinatal pharmacology landscape. Navigate the intricate world of pharmacotherapy with the latest evidence, empowering you to make informed decisions that prioritize both maternal well-being and the health of the precious fetus.

Register now to be confident that you are able to make the right decisions for medication management in pregnancy!

Medication Management in Pregnancy Course Outline

Module 1: Pre-Conception Counseling: Approaching Lifestyle Modifications

• Goals of Pre-conception counseling
• Weight Management
• Diet and Nutrition
• Psychosocial Factors
• Substance Use
• Environment/Occupational Hazards

Course Outline

Goals of Pre-conception counseling

Weight Management

• BMI Goals
• Unhealthy Weight Risks

Diet and Nutrition

• Vitamins and Minerals
• Caffeine Intake
• Exercise

Psychosocial Factors

• Stress and Anxiety
• Emotional Support
• Relationships

Substance Use

• Alcohol
• Other Drugs
• Tobacco/Smoking Cessation

Environment/Occupational Hazards

• Mercury/Lead/Pesticides
• Higher Risk Occupations

Module 2: Pre-Conception Counseling: Obtaining a Medical History and Determining Risk Factors before Prescribing

• Components of Pre-Conceptual Medical History
• Fetal/Neonatal and Maternal Risks
• Psychiatric/Mental Health
• Risks/Classes of Medication
• Supplements/OTC
• Age-related risks
• Genetic Factors/Family History
• Labs
• Past pregnancies/miscarriages

Course Outline

Part 1: Obtaining a Medical History

Components of Pre-Conceptual Medical History

• Menstrual and Reproductive History
• Pre-Existing Chronic Medical Conditions
  • Hypertension
  • Epilepsy
  • Thyroid Disease – hyper and hypo
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus – Anti-inflammatories, biologics
  • Hepatitis/HIV
  • STIs – G/C, Chlamydia, HSV, Syphilis
• Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
• Fetal/Neonatal and Maternal Risks

Psychiatric/Mental Health

• Anxiety/Depression – SSRI’s/TCSs
• Bipolar – Lithium
• Schizophrenia – Antipsychotics

Risks/Classes of Medication

Supplements/OTC

Other medications

Immunizations

Part 2: Determining Risk Factors

Age-related risks

• Education and effect of age on fertility
• Women > 35 years
• Women > 40 years

Genetic Factors/Family History

• Carrier Screening
• CF/Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Others
• Red Flags

Labs

• Standard Panel
• Selective Panel

Past
pregnancies/miscarriages

Module 3: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Fertility Treatments

• PCOS…patho, symptoms, risk factors, prevention of progression, and co-morbidities
• Infertility…evaluation, lifestyle, ovulation induction, intrauterine Insemination, and IVF

Course Outline

PCOS

• Pathophysiology of the condition
• Diversity of symptoms
• Risk factors and conditions related to PCOS
• Goal-specific therapy options for symptoms
• Prevention of progression and/or co-morbidities

Infertility

• Initial Evaluation
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Ovulation Induction and Timed Intercourse
• Intrauterine Insemination
• In Vitro Fertilization

Module 4: The Highs and Lows of Diabetes Management in Pregnancy

• Overview of Pre-Gestational Diabetes
• Impact on Pregnancy… maternal and fetal
• Gestational Diabetes
• Management During Pregnancy
• Post Partum Adjustments

Course Outline

Overview of Pre-Gestational Diabetes

• Diabetes Burden
• Diagnostic Criteria

Impact on Pregnancy

• Maternal
• Fetal
• Medication Changes

Gestational Diabetes

• Risk Factors
• Early Screening Strategies
• Glucose Tolerance Testing
• Placenta Induced Insulin Resistance
• Comparison of Insulin Needs During Pregnancy

Management of Gestational Diabetes

• A1C Goals
• Lifestyle Management
• Insulin Initiations
• Insulin Adjustments

Other Considerations

Post Partum
Adjustments

Module 5: Substance Abuse Management in Pregnancy

• Medication/Opioid Use in Pregnant Mothers
• Medications of Abuse
• Treatment Strategies
• Medication Assisted Strategies
• Pain Management in Pregnancy
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Course Outline

Medication/Opioid Use in Pregnant Mothers

• Pathophysiology
• Risk Factors Screening
• Barriers to Care

Medications of Abuse

• Benzodiazepines
• Heroin

Treatment Strategies

• Cessation

Medication Assisted Strategies

• Methadone
• Buprenorphine
• Naltrexone

Pain Management in Pregnancy

• Chronic Pain
• Intra-labor Pain Control
• Post Partum Pain

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Key Take-Aways

Module 6: Managing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

• Blood Pressure Management in Pregnancy
• Chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia
• Treatment Algorithms for Hypertension
• Medication options and protocols
• Assessing Side Effects and Creating Treatment Plans

Course Outline

Blood Pressure Management in Pregnancy

• Importance and impact on maternal and fetal health

Section 2: Blood Pressure Disease States in Pregnancy

• Differentiating chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia
• Clinical criteria and diagnosis

Treatment Algorithms for Hypertension

• First-line antihypertensive medications
• Alternative medications
• Step-by-step guide to managing hypertensive emergencies
• Pre-eclampsia
• Medication options and protocols

Assessing Side Effects and Creating Treatment Plans

• Common side effects of antihypertensive medications
• Developing personalized treatment plans based on patient profiles

Conclusion

Module 7: Preventing Post Partum Complications: It Starts with Education

• Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Postpartum
• Postpartum Hypertension
• Infections After Delivery
• Postpartum Depression
• Hemorrhoids and Constipation
• Perineum Pain
• Collaborative Care and Patient Education

Course Outline

Introduction

• Overview of postpartum period and common complications
• Importance of recognizing and managing postpartum complications

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Postpartum

• Understanding GDM and its postpartum implications
• Management strategies and medications
• Patient education on monitoring blood sugar levels

Postpartum Hypertension

• Identification and causes of postpartum hypertension
• Medication and lifestyle management

Infections After Delivery

• Common postpartum infections (e.g., surgical site infection, superficial, deep)
• Role of antibiotics and other treatments
• Educating patients on signs of infection and prevention measures

Postpartum Depression

• Symptoms and risk factors of postpartum depression
• Therapeutic approaches including medication and counseling
• Importance of mental health support and patient education

Hemorrhoids and Constipation

• Causes and symptoms of postpartum hemorrhoids and constipation
• Treatment options including medications and dietary adjustments
• Providing advice on preventive measures and home care

Perineum Pain

• Causes of perineum pain postpartum
• Pain management techniques and medications
• Patient education on healing and pain relief strategies

Collaborative Care and Patient Education

Strategies for effective collaboration among healthcare providers
Comprehensive patient education on recognizing and addressing postpartum complications
Resources and support systems for postpartum care

Medication Management in Pregnancy Faculty

Stephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMP, is the head of clinical operations at Perfecting Peds, which focuses on optimizing pediatric patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. With triple board certifications in pharmacotherapy, pediatric pharmacotherapy, and emergency medicine coupled with specialized skills in pharmacy education, her mission is to ensure that every pediatric patient receives the highest standard of care with an individualized approach. Leveraging a background that includes roles at a digital education company, clinical drug information, and over a decade at the bedside, she has extensive expertise within the pediatric population.

Marry Vuong, PharmD, BCPPS, is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist and Head of Staff at Perfecting Peds. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Florida. She then completed her PGY-1 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital where she worked for almost six years as a Neurology/Neurosurgery/General Pediatrics Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. 

BONUS TOPICS!

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Maternal Mental Health and Pregnancy: Can Perinatal Mood Disorders be Prevented?
Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBC 

Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the number one complication during pregnancy and childbirth, affecting over 20% of pregnant and postpartum women. Learn what you need to start to be able to identify these women, screen them appropriately, and refer to resources and treatment that is appropriate for this temporary and treatable illness.

• Baby Blues, Unipolar/Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder
• Perinatal Anxiety Disorders, Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia, Postpartum Psychosis
• Borderline Personality Disorder, Posttraumatic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Talking to Your Patient About Mental Health, Screening, and Treatment
• Administering and Scoring the Screening Tools
• Starting and Follow Up Treatment
• Education and Resources

Integrative Maternity Health Care
Kathy Fray

“Maternity Integrative Healthcare” (aka “Perinatal Integrative) is a pioneered leading-edge holistic approach to maternal and neonatal integrative wellness Learn to work with pregnant/laboring/postpartum clients to confidentially embrace their own integrative healthcare, to support preventing complex pregnancies, and support preventing labor complications.

• IMHC/PIM: Integrative Maternity HealthCare aka Perinatal Integrative Medicine (incl definitions)
• Five Categories of CAMs (Complementary & Alternative Medicine) and T&CMs (Traditional & Complementary Medicines)
• New Terms: TCHTs & MMTs
• Common Discomforts of Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Pathophysiology
• Labor & Birth Preparation
• ‘Wholistic Birth-Rite’ Kit Prep
• Stages of Labor…latent & active dilatation, birth, after-birth (placenta)
• Holistic support for Natural Labor & Normal Birth
• Complementary support for Medical Complexities & Obstetric Complications

Managing Hypertension and High Stress in Pregnancy: A Somatic Approach
Parijat Deshpande, MS, CTP, CCTS-I 

View bestselling author and trauma-informed health strategies, Parijat Deshpande talks about the hidden realities of stress physiology. Through a combination of science, research, and riveting anecdotes, she will bust commonly held myths about stress, review why stress is not a mental health issue or a relaxation issues and show audience members how understanding the intersection between stress and hypertension can help you empower your patients for an even healthier pregnancy.

• Common myths about stress
• What is the stress physiology cycle?
• Why does a cycle not complete? (Acute/chronic/traumatic stress)
• The intersection of stress and hypertension in pregnancy
• The role of the nervous and immune systems in hypertension during pregnancy
• Biological, racial, societal, social, etc, risk factors
• Movement and posture as mediating (and possibly moderating) variable for hypertension
• The role of the provider/practitioner
• Identifying stress without pathologizing stress
• Trauma-sensitive approaches to asking questions, listening for answers, and building trust

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