Watch the below short films to learn more about key topics related to TIPQC’s Quality Improvement work.
Promotion of Safe Vaginal Delivery
In early 2023, 35 hospitals throughout the state joined TIPQC with the goal of decreasing the c-section rate to 23.6% for women presenting with nulliparous, term, singleton and vertex (NTSV) pregnancies to align with the Healthy People Goal of 2030. C-sections are one of the most popular surgeries in the United States despite being associated with increased risk of hemorrhage, infection, uterine rupture, and longer recovery time. After more than 18 months of hard work, the Promotion of Vaginal Delivery project moved into sustainment in September 2024.
Promotion of Safe Vaginal Delivery
Waiting Room Wisdom
C-sections are the most common surgery in the United States.
In Tennessee, 1 out of every 3 babies are delivered via c-section, which is higher than experts recommend.
While sometimes necessary, C-sections come with greater risks of complications, longer recovery times, and potential delays in early bonding between mother and baby.
Talk to your doctor about whether a vaginal birth is safe for you.
Regardless of delivery type, it’s important that you get medical care right away if you experience any of the P.O.S.T. B.I.R.T.H Warning Signs, which can present up to a year after delivery. You know your body best- don’t wait to seek medical care if you are experiencing complications.
Up to one year after delivery
Know the Signs
Call 911 if you have:
P: Pain in chest
O: Obstructed breathing or shortness of breath
S: Seizures
T: Thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else
Call your healthcare provider if you have:
B: Bleeding, soaking through one pad/hour, or blood clots, the size of an egg or bigger
I: Incision that is not healing
R: Red or swollen leg, that is painful or warm to touch
T: Temperature of 100.4°F or higher or 96.8°F or lower
H: Headache that does not get better, even after taking medicine, or bad headache with vision changes
The language we use makes a difference. It’s important that the words we use don’t have a negative or harmful connotation. By changing our language, and using validated, evidence-based screening tools, we can reduce some of the negativity surrounding addiction.
Substance Use Disorder
Respectful Screening
Downloadable Resources
Words Matter: Preferred Language for Talking About Addiction
