University of Colorado Hospital Launches Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic

The University of Colorado Hospital has announced its new Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic,established by Elisabeth Brass, MD, OB/GYN, Erica Schwartz, CNM, DNP(c), director of the nurse midwifery program and Cheryl Chessick, MD, psychiatrist. Per the press release, "Comprehensive screening for these disorders are conducted and the providers review the risks and benefits of treatment modalities during pregnancy and lactation. An avenue for ongoing community referrals has also been developed." The clinic is located at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.

Here's a great piece on the Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic program, how it was developed and how it works.