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Midwife Kari Reiman talks with expectant mom Kelly Pettigrove

MoBap Midwifery Services Offer Childbirth Options

Today, many women are choosing to see certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) for pregnancy care. At Missouri Baptist Medical Center, midwives work within the hospital setting to provide care for women before, during and after birth.

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Preparing for Baby Classes and Support Groups

At MoBap, we believe that supporting healthy and happy babies begins with supporting their parents. That’s why we offer classes and support groups to guide new parents each step along the exciting path of parenthood.

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MoBap Mom and AFE Survivor Shares Story and Gives Back

First-time mothers are often nervous before their babies are born. Experienced mothers are a little more comfortable because they know what to expect. For Courtney Johnson, a 35-year-old from Chesterfield, she was an experienced mother but was nervous because she knew something wasn't right. 

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Terrell and his team of caregivers prepare to go outside.

COVID-19 Patient Makes Recovery After 49 Days on ECMO

The ICU team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center had seen more than their share of the critically ill from COVID-19 for nearly eighteen months. On April 26, 2021, they met Terrell Brown.

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Getting Back into the Swing After Breast Cancer

As a former marketing executive at Anheuser-Busch and a sales and operations vice president with Staples, Geri saw her diagnosis as just another challenge that needed an execution strategy.

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Five Steps to Prevent Diabetes
James W
/ Categories: Healthy Living

Five Steps to Prevent Diabetes

Did you know more than 562,000 people in the St. Louis area are living with prediabetes? Take steps to understand your risk and improve your health today!

Step 1: Know Your Numbers

Attend a free health screening to get your glucose numbers tested. Find a list of upcoming screenings. 

Step 2: Quiz Yourself

There are several factors that increase your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Take an online quiz to learn about your risk. 

Step 3: Make A Plan

Meet with a Missouri Baptist dietitian to learn more about how to build healthy meals tailored to your tastes. We will even meet you at the grocery store to help get you started! Call 314-996-5170 to schedule your meeting.

Step 4: Take Action

Living with diabetes can present many challenges, such as knowing how and when to eat, living your life so you can avoid complications, and getting the support you want from family and friends. Get help with an educational workshop such as the Better Choices, Better Health-Diabetes self-management workshop from our health partner St. Louis Oasis. 

Step 5: Check Back

Be sure to include regular check-ups with your primary care physician and any recommended specialists. Need help finding a primary care physician? Call our at 314-996-LIFE (5433) or Find A Doctor online.

Join Missouri Baptist Medical Center on the first steps to a healthier you.

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