Physiologic changes in pregnancy can make sleep more difficult. Sleep disturbances affect 75% of pregnant people, peaking in the third trimester.

Suicide and overdose combined are the leading cause of maternal death in the first year following childbirth, accounting for up to 20% of maternal deaths that occur during the postpartum period (1, 2). Peak incidence is in the late postpartum period (9-12 months). (3)

We created this toolkit to assist front-line OBs and PCPs in the prevention, identification, and treatment of behavioral health concerns in pregnant and postpartum patients. This toolkit contains screening tools, algorithms, and clinical guidance which can be tailored to the specific practice environment.

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 of associated services or administration of related screening tools may also be billable services or garner further RVUs. Please see the table below for billing … Read more