The Family Physician's Role In Achieving Birth Equity In Illinois Through Preconception Counseling And Prenatal Mental Health

This episode highlights how family physicians can advance birth equity in Illinois through preconception counseling and perinatal mental health care. Our guests discuss practical ways to support patients before, during, and after pregnancy, including managing chronic conditions, addressing mental health concerns, and coordinating care across the continuum. Learn how family physicians can use their long term relationships with patients to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and promote health equity in their communities.Guests:Kristina Dakis, MD, FAAFP – Rural Full Scope Family Physician, Gibson City, Illinois.Rahmat Na’Allah, MD, MPH, FAAFP – Professor of Clinical Family Medicine and Director, Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.Hosts:Syed Mustafa Alavi, MD, FAAFP, First Vice President, Illinois Academy of Family PhysiciansChristina Wells, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAFP, Second Vice President, Illinois Academy of Family PhysiciansResources:AAFP Preconception Counseling and CareAAFP Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Resources for Family Physicians  AAFP Neighborhood NavigatorACOG eModule - Addressing Perinatal Mental Health Conditions in Obstetric SettingsCDC Hear Her Campaign HRSA National Maternal Mental Health HotlineIllinois DocAssist IAFP Family Physicians Delivering Babies Member Interest Group NIH Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®)  Share Your IdeasThe Illinois Pulse is designed to serve Illinois family physicians, and we want to hear from you.  Have a topic suggestion? Know an expert who would make a great guest? Want to share feedback on a recent episode?Click here to submit a podcast suggestion.Share Your IdeasJoin Us as We Explore the Pulse of Family Medicine