“Cannabis Use in the Perinatal Period”: Learning Event Sponsored for Prenatal Providers and Staff

The RI Maternal Psychiatry Resource (RI MomsPRN) Program, in partnership with CTC-RI, sponsored the October “Cannabis Use in the Perinatal Period” learning session. This event hosted more than 60 healthcare providers and staff across the state with valuable insight from clinical speakers Anupriya Gogne, MD and Chris Dorval MSW, LICSW LCDP, LCDCS. Recording link.

In an effort to increase awareness of the RI MomsPRN teleconsultation line (401-430-2800), a general overview of the services provided was discussed as well. The RI MomsPRN information sheet may be found here.  As a reminder, any providers and health care staff seeing pregnant and postpartum people are welcome to call the RI MomsPRN teleconsultation line (M-F 8-4 pm) for real-time assistance. Behavioral health clinicians, including specialized psychiatrists, psychologists, and resource and referral specialists, from Women & Infants Hospital are available for clinical consultation regarding behavioral health diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication safety and can also provide resource and referral support to community-based treatment and support services.