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Explore topics related to medical, health and wellness from Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital experts.
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.
August 2019 - If you’re thinking about having a baby, there are a few things you can do before conceiving to ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Learn what board-certified obstetrician (OB) Cory Miller, MD, recommends as you prepare for the journey into motherhood.
April 2019 - Of the roughly 84,000 pregnancies in the state of Missouri, about 8,400 (or 10%) are mothers who struggle with an alcohol or drug problem. One serious issue is opioid use disorder, also known as substance use disorder or opioid addiction, which is the use or abuse of heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioids.
October 2017 - In this Ask the Expert program, Dr. Cory Miller breaks down what's involved in women's wellness exams and the importance of focusing on the whole wellness of women’s health during an annual visit.
August 2017 - In this Ask the Expert program, Dr. Scott Williams talks healthy pregnancies and what is involved in his role as the house OB at Progress West Hospital.
July 2017 - The new Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) allows for babies born prematurely or with health complications to be cared for in the same hospital as mom.