Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This unit covers the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in pregnancy and postpartum. The self-study segment offers an overview of management in pregnancy and postpartum. The classroom activity is a progressive case conference, and the media module concerns risks of stimulant medication.
The recommended order of modules is:
Self-Study
Classroom: Progressive Case Conference
Media Module
Objectives
Self-Study
ADHD Management in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Classroom
Progressive Case Conference
This module highlights the course of ADHD in pregnancy and focuses on both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment strategies in pregnancy and postpartum.
Media Conference
This module examines the ways in which the media shapes attitudes toward and concerns about ADHD in pregnancy and highlights management and treatment recommendations for peripartum ADHD.