Riley Children's Health is changing the way moms and babies are cared for in Indiana. This podcast will give listeners a glimpse into the new Maternity and Newborn Health Tower as well as spotlight topics for expectant and new parents.
Lauren Hall-Riggins lost her first baby when she was 33 weeks and one day pregnant.
"It the greatest anguish, shock and pain," Lauren said.
She eventually turned to the Kate Cares Stillbirth Assessment Program, from Riley Children's Health, to learn what may have caused this tragic outcome. The team was able to investigate and informed Lauren that there were no conditions that would cause subsequent pregnancies to have the same outcome.
When Lauren became pregnant with her rainbow baby, she turned to the Riley Maternal Fetal Medicine team. She says their care and compassion helped navigate the anxiety she felt after losing her first baby.
26 Oct 2022
Indiana report on maternal mortality finds increase in number of deaths, most happened in postpartum period
The latest Indiana Maternal Mortality Report found there were 92 pregnancy-associated deaths in 2020 happening during pregnancy or within one year of the end of pregnancy. The expert committee also found that 79 percent of these deaths were preventable.
Dr. Carrie Rouse, medical director for Riley Maternity Services and member of the committee, joined us on this episode to delve into the findings of this report. She shared the most noticeable trends in these deaths and how additional support for maternity patients could make a positive impact in the future.
20 Oct 2022
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month discussion
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Rebekah Delaney, director of the Riley Maternity Tower bereavement program, joins us to discuss the support available to families experiencing this type of loss and ways loved ones can be there for these parents in a positive way.
The bereavement program, known as Pathways to Hope, is also hosting an event for the public this weekend called "Light the Night" which will involve a candlelight vigil for the children parents have lost. More information on the event can be found here: https://give.rileykids.org/event/light-the-night-perinatal-and-infant-loss-candle-lighting-memorial/e419544 (https://give.rileykids.org/event/light-the-night-perinatal-and-infant-loss-candle-lighting-memorial/e419544)
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