Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH

E8: Connecting Infant and Maternal Health Outcomes

November 30, 2023 National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) Season 1 Episode 8
E8: Connecting Infant and Maternal Health Outcomes
Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH
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Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH
E8: Connecting Infant and Maternal Health Outcomes
Nov 30, 2023 Season 1 Episode 8
National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ)

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.  

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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. 

Show Notes

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:

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.