Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award for efforts to improve care for expecting mothers through their Maternal Hypertension Collaborative. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that improves patient outcomes.

At Progress West Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, babies who arrive much earlier than their due date or who reach their due date but have health concerns receive special care in the NICU, ensuring they get the best start in life. Dr. Emily Fishman, a WashU Medicine neonatologist who sees infants in the newborn ICU, shares more about the extraordinary care babies receive.

Menopause is a time in life when a woman’s cycle starts to change, and the ovaries stop releasing eggs for fertilization resulting in lowering levels of estrogen.

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.