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Quality Questions. Quality Care.

Time For You. Time For Answers.

Getting to appointments isn’t always easy. Finding the right words can be harder.

Your health care team is here to listen — really listen — to what matters for you and your baby.

Ask Me 5 is here to empower you, to improve Missouri maternal health and ensure your health care team asks about what truly matters for your health and your baby’s well-being.

Your Voice Matters.
Your Health Matters.

Every mother deserves quality care, yet in Missouri:

84% of pregnancy-related complications could be prevented.

Many mothers struggle to access care or feel heard by their health care team.

Mental health and substance use problems often go unaddressed.

Resources and support vary widely across our state experience.

That's why Ask Me 5 exists.

These five simple questions help ensure you receive the support you need, when you need it. By having open, honest discussions with your health care team, you're taking an important step toward a healthier pregnancy and postpartum experience.

What to Expect

Your health care team will ask about important topics like:

  • Blood pressure issues
  • Your emotional well-being
  • Getting to appointments
  • Substance use support
  • Your safety and comfort

These aren’t just questions — they’re conversations that could save your life or your baby’s life. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be supported. You deserve quality care.

You Should Feel Empowered

  • To be heard without judgment
  • To receive respectful, quality care
  • To ask questions and get answers
  • To feel safe sharing your concerns
  • To access resources and support

Resources

Feeling prepared can help you get the care and answers you need. Use this simple framework to make the most of your visit:

  1. Think about what’s on your mind. What questions do you have? Are there symptoms, concerns or changes in your health that you want to bring up?
  2. Write down your questions. It’s easy to forget in the moment, so having them written down and ready can help you get the information and care you need.

Remember, your provider is here for you. Your voice matters. Asking questions helps you take an active role in your health.

The Ask Me 5 Brochure is designed to help you feel informed, empowered and confident during your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Learn about the Ask Me 5 campaign and the five crucial questions that can help you feel heard by your health care team.

  • Understand the Ask Me 5 campaign and how it supports you.
  • Gain confidence in speaking up and advocating for your health.
  • Learn about the five key questions that improve maternal health outcomes.

Download the Brochure

Whether you need help finding care, understanding your options, or accessing support services, you’re not alone. Ask Me 5 is here to connect you with resources that support you and your baby’s health.

Email us for a list of resources.