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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.
Episodes
14 episodes
S2 E5: Advancing Mental Health Support, Access to Treatment, and Care for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease
S2, E5 Show NotesEPISODE 5 SUMMARY: On this edition of Before Birth & Beyond we’re joined by Clayton Andrews, LAPC, a sickle cell warrior and mental health clinician and owner of Andrews Counseling and Family Resource C...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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S2 E4: Benefits of Care Mapping for Providers, Caregivers, and Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
S2, E3 Show NotesEPISODE 3 SUMMARY: On this edition of Before Birth and Beyond, we discuss Care mapping and other strategies and tools to support the transition from pediatric to adult care for children and youth with speci...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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S2 E3: Empowering Black and Brown Women to Share their Experiences of Care
S2, E3 Show NotesEPISODE 3 SUMMARY: Recognize National Minority Health Month with NICHQ! This year's theme is: Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. T...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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S2 E2: Doula Care Improves Birth Outcomes, Patient Family Engagement
S2, E2 Show NotesEPISODE 1 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, celebrate World Doula Week with NICHQ as we discuss the ways doula support improves maternal and child health outcomes and patient and family...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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S2 E1: Celebrating Black History Month, NICHQ Equity Events + Black-Led Maternal and Child Health Organizations
EPISODE 1 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, celebrate Black History Month with NICHQ as we recognize the contributions of Black health practitioners from an equity-focused organization focused on training Black women...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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S1 E8: Connecting Infant and Maternal Health Outcomes
S1, E8 Show NotesEPISODE 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 o...
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Episode 8
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S1 E7: Equity Considerations for Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Messaging
EPISODE 7 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, in honor of SIDS Awareness Month, for our main story this episode, you can hear the panel discussion from
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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S1 E6: Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Transitioning to College, Equity Considerations, and Resource Sharing
S1, E6 Show NotesEPISODE 6 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month, our main story this episode focuses on Sickle Cell Disease. Project staff at NICHQ explore how new t...
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Episode 6
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S1 E5: Exploring NAPPSS-IIN Project Insights and Future Visions: A Conversation About Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding
S1, E5 Show NotesEPISODE 5 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, our main story this episode features NICHQ Summer 2023 Communications interns who sit down with NI...
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Episode 5
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S1 E4: Inviting and Engaging Family Partners in Your Work
S1, E4 Show NotesEPISODE 2 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, In honor of Men's Health Month and Father's Day, our main story this episode showcases the vital role fathers have in maternal and child ...
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Episode 4
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S1 E3: The Importance of Engaging Fathers in MCH
S1, E3 Show NotesEPISODE 2 SUMMARY: In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, In honor of Men's Health Month and Father's Day, our main story this episode showcases the vital role fathers have in maternal and child heal...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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S1 E2: Additional Support, Compassion Needed for Maternal Mental Health Improvements
In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, in recognition of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we had a conversation with NICHQ Associate Director of Research and Evaluation Dr. Meera Menon, and learned more about her experiences navig...
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Episode 2
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BONUS EPISODE: After Action Reviews Improve Systems, Strengthen Teams
In this bonus episode of Before Birth & Beyond episode, learn about the After Action Review (AAR)– a quality improvement process designed to help teams identify and learn from successes and failures. Hear from members of NICHQ project teams...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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S1 E1: Black Maternal Health Week, Land Acknowledgements, & Publications
In this episode of Before Birth & Beyond, celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with a roundtable discussion among Black maternal health experts. Also, learn about Land Acknowledgements, hear details from a new NICHQ publication, and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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