AAIMH WA
are delighted to offer our first face to face seminar since February 2020.

Karen Redhead

Sleep and Respiratory Technologist

Presents on current research which investigates the relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and depression in pregnancy.

A complex bi-directional relationship exists between sleep and depression. Research in the general population shows that by improving sleep, we can reduce depressive symptomatology and improve functioning. My research investigates the relationship between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and

depression in pregnancy.
My findings are based on two studies investigating over 300 pregnant women. A large proportion of pregnant

women snore and develop OSA. I have found 16% of women have OSA in pregnancy. Snoring occurs when the upper airway relaxes and vibrates and OSA occurs if the airway relaxes enough to block airflow. I have found that as the severity of OSA increases ,so do symptoms of depression. Indeed, women with OSA are 6 times more likely to have an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression score (EPDS) of 13 or above. This relationship is stronger in women with OSA in pregnancy who already have a history of depression. Additionally, OSA and depressive symptoms are related to other adverse pregnancy and newborn outcomes. OSA has been shown to be related to increased risk of preeclampsia, gestation hypertension and gestational diabetes. Additionally, OSA is linked to infants with lower Apgar scores. Depressive symptoms have been related to preterm birth. My research shows women with EPDS of 13 or above are 7 times more likely to experience a pre-term birth. As increased depressive symptoms and newborn complications have been shown to relate to maternal and child bonding and attachment, this research has implications on the long term health of mothers and their infants.

Karen Redhead is a PhD candidate in the school of medicine at the University of Notre Dame. She is passionate about sleep in the perinatal period and it's relation with perinatal depression and

newborn outcomes. Her research investigates how sleep apnoea may have a role in the development of depressive disorders and adverse maternal and newborn outcomes.
She has worked clinically in sleep medicine for over 20 years and has experience diagnosing and treating a range of sleep problems.

Date: Thursday 15th October 2020
The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard , Floreat.
Free parking available at Floreat forum.
*Tickets are very limited due to COVID restrictions. Time: 5.30 to 6.00pm WA time for drinks and light refreshments.

6.00 - 8.00 pm WA time for presentation and discussion.

Cost for a face to face seminar: Zoom option: at 50% discount:

AAIMH members $20
Non - members- $40 Student members- $10 Student non-members- $20 AAIMH members $10 Non - members $20 Student member $5 Student non - member $10

Tickets available at www.dramatix.com until 4pm on the night of the event

For any queries please email : aaimhaaimhiwatraining2@gmail.com

Competencies assigned : Direct Service Skills. Observation & Listening Screening & Assessment