Center for Healthy Living Events

Maternal Early Warning Systems

Dr. Catherine Eppes will present on the implementation of Maternal Early Warning Signs (MEWS) in clinical practice, a critical tool for enhancing the early detection and management of maternal health complications. This evidence-based approach aims to improve maternal health outcomes by ensuring timely recognition and intervention for pregnancy-related concerns. Dr. Eppes will share insights from her experience integrating MEWS into healthcare settings, including best practices and challenges encountered during implementation. This webinar will provide a deeper understanding of how MEWS can be a valuable tool for enhancing maternal care and safety across facilities, and evidence-based can advance maternal health protocols.

Speaker:

Catherine Eppes MD, MPH, Associate Professor and Division Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Children’s Hospital

Moderator:

Susan Dimitrijevic, BSN, RNC-NIC, Clinical Director, Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

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Addressing Two Largely Unexamined Global Maternal and Infant Health Issues through Family-Based Care in Malawi

Progress towards Sustainable Maternal & Child Health Goals in low-income countries is generally measured by reduced maternal and child mortality. However, this overlooks the broader impacts of maternal health on infant survival and quality of life. In Malawi, annually, over 19,000 infants at high risk require targeted care to survive their first year. Moreover, women suffering from prolonged illness post "near-miss" deliveries far outnumber those who die in childbirth, yet they lack post-discharge care, affecting their long-term health. This webinar discusses these critical issues, and a care model developed in Malawi to address them. Speaker: Joanne Jorissen Chiwaula, MSc, CNM Founder & Director of African Mothers Health Initiative and Chimwemwe mu’bereki Association

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