Guidance on providing telebehavioral health care for perinatal populations: An assessment of resources and gaps.

PURPOSE: Perinatal behavioral health conditions are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Telehealth can reduce access barriers, but availability of implementation guidance specific to the perinatal period is unknown. METHODS: We conducted a comprehensive environmental scan of 71 organizational websites and nine semi-structured clinician interviews to identify clinician-facing telehealth implementation resources geared towards those practicing in the United States. RESULTS: Twenty organizations (28%) published perinatal telehealth materials; sixteen provided nineteen unique resources specific to perinatal telebehavioral health. Most resources (n = 14) provided broad guidance relevant to the perinatal period, while six addressed prenatal telehealth care. No resources provided postpartum-specific guidance. Interviews revealed mixed perspectives on the adequacy of clinical guidance resources. CONCLUSION: Limited and outdated resources, particularly the absence of postpartum‑specific guidance, suggest the need for coordinated, perinatal‑specific telebehavioral health implementation materials.