I love the way @Eleni_Z_Tsigas of @preeclampsia defined the “Deadly D’s” of maternal mortality- Denial, Delay and Dismissal. Not listening to women’s complaints and instincts contributes to #maternalmortality.
Yes! The benefits greatly outweigh the risks. Talk to your prenatal care provider to see if low-dose #aspirin can help you prevent #preeclampsia and late #preterm birth! #pregnancy
Can taking low-dose aspirin help reduce your risk for #preeclampsia & premature birth? For some women, yes. Talk to your provider to see if treatment with low-dose aspirin is right for you. https://t.co/VqcZiTcsb9 #PreeclampsiaAwarenessMonth
Where and with whom you choose to give #birth matters. Sometimes more than your own medical risk profile. Hats off to maternity care practices striving to change their organizational culture to improve safety, quality, and patient experience #BirthMatters#MaternalHealth#OB#QI
'“What we found was the value of feedback,” Clark said. Excuses disappear, he said, when data is broken down by doctor, allowing them to see how they compare to colleagues caring for the same kinds of patients in the same hospital.' #QISavesLives#QI
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Thinking of having #baby no. two? For most women, it’s best to wait at least 18 months between giving birth and getting #pregnant again. Download our helpful birth spacing guide and fill it out with your health care provider: https://t.co/37dHkH9DeY
For every sleepless night, there's an unbroken smile. And for every difficult today, there is the promise of a fresh start tomorrow. Just know that you're doing *great* today and everyday. #YoureDoingGreatToday
It's that time again: Flu vaccines save mom's lives and protect babies from flu. Pregnant? Get the flu vaccine! Its safe and effective! https://t.co/QV3ovu8glb via @CDCgov@mysmfm@contempobgyn@gohofoundation@yalemfm
Some pregnant #mothers with #opioid use disorders may be experiencing extreme #isolation. Some don’t have anyone to accompany them through the #birth experience. This is another opportunity for integration of #doula care into our #MCH systems #RIDOHHealthEquitySummit
You CAN shop around & choose your health care provider & place of #birth. What's important to you? #cesarean#choosewisely@BirthEquity https://t.co/M5Rcbsz6LH
So glad to join thousands of volunteers who came together today to remember, celebrate, and support #MarchforBabies#healthybabies https://t.co/PQqTfwbGLY