MUSM Maternal Health Symposium

Keisha Renee Callins MD MPH Perinatal Safety Planning and Preparations for Mother and Child During a Disaster Identify disaster-related risks (e.g., hurricanes, floods, wildfires) and develop individualized perinatal safety plans addressing evacuation and sheltering considerations Apply interdisciplinary strategies to maintain continuity of maternal–infant care during disasters, including team coordination, access to medical records and medications, and infant feeding support Demonstrate patient education strategies for disaster preparedness, including communication planning, emergency kit preparation, medication management, safe infant feeding, recognition of warning signs, and linkage to community resources Misti Benton Patel MD Maternal Health Care and Referral Network-At All Times and in All Weather Identify the regional perinatal centers of Georgia and the areas they serve Discuss the purpose and process for referral and transfer to these perinatal centers Discuss challenges to the regional perinatal system as it exists today and possible solutions Claire Eden IBCLC Safe Infant Feeding in a Disaster Identify Safe Infant Feeding Practices in Emergencies Describe the Impact of Breastfeeding on Maternal Health and Resilience Describe how preserving breastfeeding during emergencies supports maternal health and well‑being Olivia Parrott South Georgia Healthy Start Case Manager Maternal Mental Health and Family Wellness Before, During, and After a Disaster Define the unique importance of discussing maternal and child health during natural disasters Describe how families can prepare for common natural events in Georgia, like extreme heat and hurricanes Explain action steps and resources available during and after a disaster to maintain health, stay safe, and recover from impact David Goldman PhD Recent Maternal Mortality Data: Trends and Potential Opportunities for Prevention Name the two sources of information about pregnancy-related deaths in the US and identify their uses Describe recent trends in pregnancy-related death in the US Identify persistent contributors to pregnancy-related deaths in the US as identified by maternal mortality review committees Amanda Brantley Batlle DNP MPH CPNP-PC Safety Planning: Pediatric Safe Sleep and Pediatric CPR Explain the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations Build an awareness of protective and risk factors associated with sleep-related deaths Increase confidence in implementing safe sleep practices and in communicating them to families Explain the life saving skills for infant CPR