Optimizing Postpartum Care | Dr. Keyona Oni: Prioritizing Perinatal Mental Health

This episode in our Inside Family Medicine series focused on optimizing postpartum care using the fourth trimester model features a discussion with Keyona Oni, MD, from a family practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Oni shares resources and strategies for family physicians to address mental health needs in perinatal care, especially in underserved and rural areas, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for patients and collaborating with other healthcare providers.

Dr. Oni shares insights into an innovative model of care, which integrates mental health support into perinatal care. She discusses the differences from traditional care models, adjustments her care team made during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the overall positive impact the model has had on patients and staff.

The practice's approach, which emphasizes multidisciplinary care and the inclusion of behavioral health specialists, has significantly improved patient outcomes and created a more rewarding work environment.

Resources related to this episode include:

• AAFP Center for Women's Health
• PMADs: Resources for Family Physicians
• Postpartum Care Plan Template
• Postpartum Support International (PSI)
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
• PHQ-9
• GAD-7
• NC-PAL
• Implicit Network

Topics by Timestamp

• 00:00 Welcome to Inside Family Medicine: Optimizing Postpartum Care
• 00:45 Introducing Dr. Keyona Oni and Her Practice
• 01:35 A New Model of Care: Integrating Mental Health into Perinatal Experience
• 03:06 Adapting to the Pandemic: Birth of a Patient-Centered Clinic
• 04:08 Expanding Services and Overcoming Challenges
• 05:55 Clinic Success Stories: Staff Buy-In and Patient Satisfaction
• 06:48 Personal Reflections: The Impact of a Patient-First Model
• 10:08 Advice for Addressing Perinatal Mental Health in Challenging Settings
• 12:44 Leveraging Resources and Building Networks for Better Care
• 20:22 Concluding Thoughts and Takeaways

Funding Statement: This podcast episode is supported by Sage Therapeutics and Biogen.

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