Great 🧵- my takeaway since having a 👶🏻myself: if a patient comes to the ER postpartum, DO NOT BLOW THEM OFF. The barrier to leave the house is so high, that if they put on pants to come to the ER, they NEED something. HELP.
https://twitter.com/DrMichelleLin/status/1639335791968288771
Women’s symptoms are often seen as histrionic or atypical at baseline by a medical system grown in patriarchy. Postpartum is one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life, so if they seek help, do so, without judgement or barrier.
The issue may be social or a knowledge gap or a lack of healthcare access, but it’s our duty to counsel/reassure/coordinate just as much as it is to treat a classic medical complaint.
Also…immediately offer the patient a pump if #breastfeeding.Establishing supply in this time is extremely important and some moms are intimidated to ask. Almost every hospital has ability to send down a hospital grade pump/parts to bedside. @acog @lalecheleague @IBLCE @ACEPNow… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Take the extra minute to ask basic screening q’s for postpartum depression. Remember the likelihood of presenting to ER in crises is high but masked by another symptom. #postpartum #depression is real, not just women being “hormonal”. You can save a life, or two (👶🏻 needs mom at… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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