Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Discuss the history of pain during CD and how it has come into prominence.
2|How to identify and manage risk factors.
3|Discuss the importance of informed consent and psychological support.
4|Provide evidence-based strategies for pain prevention and management, including technical guidelines and medication choices.
5|How institutional protocols and team approaches can improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
6|The significance of trauma-informed care and the impact of birth experiences on mental health.

Presenter(s): 

Wandana Joshi, DO
Anesthesiologist
Department of Anesthesiology
Baystate Medical Center

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
 Wandana Joshi, DOSpeaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose NO
Session date: 
09/17/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Lundy Board Room & Zoom
759 Chestnut St
Wesson, Ground Floor
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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