Fourth Trimester CME
Learn how to better care for pregnant patients even after birth.
Includes two sessions in Spanish plus Spanish-language patient education resources
The U.S. has seen an alarming rise in maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly among people of color.
Support for birthing patients doesn’t end at delivery. Make a positive impact on patient health and practice growth by incorporating a fourth-trimester model of care.
This on-demand course offers innovative strategies for a healthier and safer postpartum period.
Includes a special session on billing for pregnancy complications and non-obstetric medical issues during the global period.
- The fourth trimester model of care
- Mental health during the perinatal period
- Optimizing breastfeeding support
- Postpartum needs and planning
- Shared decision-making and patient-centered care
- Community and health equity
- High-risk patient resources
The U.S. has seen an alarming rise in maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly among people of color.
Support for birthing patients doesn’t end at delivery. Make a positive impact on patient health and practice growth by incorporating a fourth-trimester model of care.
This on-demand course offers innovative strategies for a healthier and safer postpartum period.
Includes a special session on billing for pregnancy complications and non-obstetric medical issues during the global period.
- The fourth trimester model of care
- Mental health during the perinatal period
- Optimizing breastfeeding support
- Postpartum needs and planning
- Shared decision-making and patient-centered care
- Community and health equity
- High-risk patient resources
Learning Objectives
Explain three changes to practice recommended in ACOG guidance bulletin 736.
Summarize trends in maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States.
Name two ways the fourth-trimester model could provide opportunity for growth in your practice.
Sessions with speakers
A Role for All Family Physicians in the Fourth-Trimester Model of Care: Overview and Case Studies
Emily Briggs, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Anticipating Postpartum Needs and Establishing a Plan
Drew Miller, MD, FAAFP; Tiffany Bryant
Billing for Pregnancy Complications and Non-obstetric Medical Issues During the Global Period
Lee Dresang, MD
Co-managing High-risk Pregnancy Transitions
Wael Mourad, MD, MHCM, CHCQM, FAAFP
Coordinating Mental Health Care During the Perinatal Period
Beth Oller, MD, FAAFP
Essential Resources for Delivering Optimum Care: Preconception Through End of First-year Postpartum
Vanessa Villacorta Sierra, MD
Introduction to the Fourth-trimester Model of Care
Lee Dresang, MD
Leveraging Non-medical Staff and Community-based Organizations To Provide Optimal Care in the Fourth Trimester: an Urban FQHC Perspective
Vanessa Villacorta Sierra, MD
Optimizing Breastfeeding Support in the Fourth-trimester Model
Scott Hartman, MD, FAAFP
Osteopathic Approach to the Fourth Trimester
Sarah James, DO, FACOFP
Physician Panel: Challenges and Strategies To Overcome Barriers to Whole-person Care
Emily Briggs, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Jennifer Buckley, MD; Marie Ramas, MD, FAAFP
Physician Panel: Incorporating Fourth-trimester Care in Diverse Practice Settings
Zita Magloire, MD; Beth Oller, MD, FAAFP; Marie Ramas, MD, FAAFP
Physician Panel: Shared Decision-Making and Patient-centered Care
Nichole Chaisson, MD, MPH; Jennifer Buckley, MD
Physician Panel: The Fourth Trimester: Gateway to Future Health
Mark Loafman, MD, MPH; Marie Ramas, MD, FAAFP; Zita Magloire, MD; Wael Mourad, MD, MHCM, CHCQM, FAAFP
Promoting Community and Health Equity Through Group Visits
Wendy Barr, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Reflections session*
Resources for Patients at High Risk for Complications
Erin Corriveau, MD, MPH; Faith Butler, MD, MPH
Setting the Tone for Success Early in Pregnancy for Better Postpartum Outcomes
Jennifer Frost, MD, FAAFP
Spanish Essential Resources for Delivering Optimum Care: Preconception Through End of First-Year Postpartum
Vanessa Villacorta Sierra, MD
Spanish Introduction to the Fourth-Trimester Model of Care
Lee Dresang, MD
Strategies To Support Patients With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Nicole Chaisson, MD, MPH
*Enhance your patient care today and earn up to two additional AAFP Prescribed credits when you complete the Translation to Practice® (t2p®) process.