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Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH
We are the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), an equity-focused organization boldly leading improvements in maternal and child health by addressing inequities and other complex issues facing families. Our podcast is a series of episodes focused on pressing issues in maternal and child health through the lens of shared learning, action, and impact. NICHQ’s network of experts and innovative project work at the intersection of quality improvement and health equity will equip public health professionals and providers alike with new tools, resources, and connections to improve their public health practices.
Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH
S1 E8: Connecting Infant and Maternal Health Outcomes
S1, E8 Show Notes
EPISODE 7 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, in honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, we're reflecting on the links between maternal and infant health, and the impacts of preterm birth on health outcomes for mothers, birthing people, and babies.
Main Story: Connecting Infant and Maternal Health | Prematurity Awareness Month
SEGMENT SUMMARY: We're joined by NICHQ VP of Equity and Innovation Dr. Stacy Scott, PH.D, MPA, who shares some equity considerations regarding disparate rates of preterm birth, infant mortality, and maternal mortality. We will also hear from Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, MD, FACOG, NICHQ’s senior health advisor, who connects the impact of maternal health on infant health outcomes while shining a light on the U.S. maternal mortality crisis and current policy initiatives that can help reverse maternal mortality trends.
RELATED LINKS:
- Interview Transcript
- NICHQ Campaign: Prematurity Awareness Month 2023
- Related Project: National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives
Why I Work in MCH
This month, NICHQ Web and Product Manager, Dr. Nathanial Ray Pickett, Ph.D., shares his passion for equity, resisting oppression, and giving voice to the voiceless.
Learn more about the rest of NICHQ’s team at https://www.nichq.org/about/team.