The Impact of Pain on Perinatal Mental Health (Webinar)

Date: April 4, 2022

Time: 12pm-1:30pm PST

Cost: FREE

Location: Zoom

Presenter: Katie McGee, PT, DPT

Mental health challenges, such as loneliness during the pandemic, increase the risk of bodily pain. Likewise, bodily pain increases the risk of mental health conditions, such as depression. This bidirectional relationship is particularly pronounced in the perinatal period, due in part to the prevalence of pain during gestation as well as the risk for significant injuries in the birth process, including Cesarean scars and perineal tears. Similarly, childrearing practices often place notable strain on parents’ bodies. This presentation will cover relevant recent research on pain and mental health in the perinatal period. It will also suggest basic ideas for anyone from peers to therapists to better support people in the perinatal period, or who are fostering or adopting. There will be time for questions at the end. 

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This webinar does not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

This webinar will be recorded and available on the Perinatal Support WA webinar page.  If you cannot attend in person, you do not need to register.  Recording will be uploaded approximately 1 month after the training.

This free webinar is available to anyone working with families during the perinatal period and is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

Katie McGee, PT, DPT, (they/them) is a white, queer, non-binary parent and physical therapist based in Seattle. Their practice centers pregnancy care and gender-affirming care. They have experience volunteering with Perinatal Support of Washington and La Leche League.