Missouri PQC News

On Oct. 30, the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative launched data dashboards for hospitals participating in the MO PQC. The dashboards, developed in collaboration with the Hospital Industry Data Institute, include severe maternal morbidity data, cesarean section rates, social...

Miranda Backes, M.Ed., LPC, NCC Perinatal loss, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss, is unfortunately very common. Individuals experiencing these losses often report significant grief, anxiety, and depression, underscoring the need for adequate support and...

Sarah Ehrhard Reid, MSW Domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) can manifest in various forms, and it’s essential to recognize that each situation is unique. Violence may be emotional, physical, psychological, financial, sexual or a combination of these, ...

Bryanne Colvin, MD As a neonatologist at Washington University in St. Louis, I specialize in the care of both well and ill infants at BJC facilities. My passion lies in promoting safe sleep practices to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome...

Dr. Melissa Tepe Chief Medical Officer Affinia Healthcare, St. Louis Recommended Vaccines During Pregnancy The vaccines recommended in pregnancy are safe for you and your baby. The vaccines are effective at preventing illness for you and your baby. Pregnant women and babies are at...

Jami Kiesling, R.N., BSN Chief, Bureau of Genetics and Healthy Childhood Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services  About Missouri’s Newborn Screening Program  Newborn blood spot screening allows for early diagnosis and intervention, which can be lifesaving for some infants...

Jennifer Hawn, DNP, R.N., WHNP-BC, RDMS OB/GYN, C-EFM Women and Infants Advanced Practice Nurse Clinical Specialist Missouri Baptist Medical Center | BJC HealthCare  The Urgency of Addressing Obstetric Hemorrhage  Delayed recognition and response to maternal hemorrhage that may...

Lisa Schlientz, MPH, IBCLC When it comes to breastfeeding, most people are aware of the fundamental health benefits it offers to both mothers and babies. Research consistently highlights that breastfeeding boosts a baby’s immune system and helps reduce the risk of chronic...

Kendra Copanas, Executive Director, Generate Health STL  Mental illness occurs a lot more than we normally recognize. As one of the most common mental illnesses, depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide.1 Depression can greatly impact one’s pregnancy and first year...