Central Region

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Seminar - Whanganui

Event Locations
Central Region

Event Start: Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at 08:30 a.m.

Event End: Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at 04:30 p.m.

Venue: Lecture Theatre, Whanganui DHB, 100 Head Road, Whanganui

Speakers and topics:

  • Liora Noy, PADA - A holistic approach to breastfeeding issues and maternal well being
  • Frances Mason & Karen Kjestrup, AoD Clinicians - Whanganui DHB Use of drugs & alcohol during pregnancy
  • Brendon Smith, Kidz Need Dadz - Perinatal Mental Health & Dads
  • Dr Joanne Stephen-Tastard, Whanganui DHB ACE’s - Adverse Childhood Experiences How you can be part of the solution!
  • Joanna Heap, Supporting Parents - Healthy Children (COPMIA)
  • Dr John McMenamin - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  • Pauline Humm-Johnson, Whanganui DHB - Maternal Mental Health 

Professional development credits:

  • 8 Midwifery continuing education hours
  • GP 6CME Credits

These seminars provide professional development for those supporting families affected by mental illness related to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. When participants leave each seminar, they will better understand how these topics impact families and have strengthened their knowledge and skills to help improve perinatal outcomes.

For more information visit the PADA website or email Treena Cooper at office@pada.nz.

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