Pregnant for Nine Months, Postpartum for Life: Long-term Implications of Pregnancy Related Conditions.

Maternal mortality in the state of Missouri remains among the highest in the nation. Recognizing that the burden of making corrective actions does not rest solely with obstetric providers, it is time to consider how pregnancy affects our patients before, during, and after childbirth. Reviewing pregnancy history and pregnancy intention can be a chance to address modifiable risk factors to improve patient outcomes when providing medical care.