Samantha Bauer and Alec Broeker, of St. Charles, Missouri, were expecting their baby’s arrival in March 2023. Samantha’s pregnancy had been relatively uneventful; however, at 36 weeks, there were concerns that the baby might be measuring small. Her Ob/Gyn, Jamie Puckett, MD, who practices at Progress West Hospital, sent her for an ultrasound. The ultrasound confirmed the baby’s size was small for the week of pregnancy. It also showed insufficient blood flow to
the baby and low fluid around the baby. In addition, Samantha had suddenly developed high blood pressure, or hypertension, despite it being stable up until that week.
July 2023 - Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of the leading causes of death among babies. While nothing can completely prevent SIDS, following safe sleep practices through your baby's first birthday can greatly reduce the risk. Follow the ABCDs of safe sleep for all sleep times, including naps.
An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB/GYN, plays a vital role in the care of a woman’s overall health and wellbeing throughout her life. Therefore, it’s important to feel comfortable and confident in the provider you choose. Read a few tips to help you find the right ob/gyn care for you.
March 2022 - With a Level II Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Progress West Hospital can provide care for babies born as early as 31 weeks. But should the need for more specialized care occur during pregnancy, Washington University maternal-fetal medicine specialists also see patients at Progress West Hospital. Amanda Zofkie, MD, shares more about how her group keeps mothers and babies well in the region.
January 2022 - Preparing to welcome a new baby into the world is no small task. At Progress West Hospital, our exceptional team of caregivers are dedicated to helping new and expectant parents navigate this exciting chapter, offering valuable resources
and expertise to alleviate some of those new parent worries.