Postpartum depression can have devastating consequences for the new mother, her infant and family. Consequences range from cognitive impairments and behavioral issues in the child to death or harm to the infant and mother. Reports of postpartum...
The Institute of Medicine‘s (IOM) Future of Nursing (2010) report identifies the need for nurses to be educated alongside other healthcare professionals as a means to address unresolved issues around quality and safety in the health care system....