Preventing Premature Births
Prematurity is a leading cause of infant mortality. We partner with TriHealth, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, local health departments, and community organizations to address prematurity at its roots through targeted, neighborhood-based programs in Butler County, downtown Cincinnati, Fay Apartments, and Price Hill.
Advancing Health Equity for Mothers and Babies
We believe all mothers and babies should receive equal opportunities to be as healthy as possible. Our multi-disciplinary team of physicians, social workers, data scientists, and quality improvement and community engagement specialists are working with local families to understand and address the factors that impact infant survival and development.
Working with Community Physicians
Our neonatologists work closely with OB/GYNs and healthcare providers across the region, identifying fetal health concerns early and planning interventions before birth. We are on site in most area hospitals, available to attend high-risk deliveries, and committed to ensuring the safest possible care for mothers and infants.
Perinatal Education, Collaboration and Outreach
Our Perinatal Institute advances maternal and neonatal care through collaborations with birth hospitals, public health agencies and community organizations across Ohio. We equip healthcare teams with evidence-based education and data-driven strategies that promote the highest quality of care for mothers and babies.
Through the Cincinnati Children’s Perinatal Outreach Program (CCPOP), we provide tailored education, specialized training and expert consultation to perinatal healthcare teams caring for mothers, babies and their families. Key initiatives include supporting level I, II and III birth hospitals with quality improvement projects to ensure safe, standardized clinical practices and continually improve outcomes.
We also collaborate with the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Committee, led by the Cincinnati and Hamilton County health departments, and participate in the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative (OPQC). Collectively, these efforts help identify opportunities to prevent preterm birth, infant mortality and improve perinatal outcomes.
