MoBap Baby

12/24/2025

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the NICU,
Nurses kept a gentle watch, with not one baby out of view. 🎅

MoBap's tiniest patients were tucked in with care,
As thoughts of their very first Christmas danced in the air. 💭 🎄

Surrounded by warmth, love, and hope, these tiny fighters are filling the season with the sweetest kind of magic. ✨

Wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday! ♥️

Please always remember safe sleep practices. Babies should sleep on their backs, alone in a crib, with no loose blankets or toys. Thank you to our wonderful NICU team for closely watching our babies during this photo session!

10/31/2025

Our NICU babies are all dressed up and ready for their first Halloween. We couldn't let our tiniest patients miss out on the fun. 👻

From everyone here at MoBap: We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃🍬🍫

Please always remember safe sleep practices, even on Halloween. Babies should sleep on their backs, alone in a crib, with no loose blankets or toys. Thank you to our wonderful NICU nurses for closely watching our babies during this photo session!

09/30/2025

When experiencing childbirth for the first time, being in the hands of an experienced and caring clinician can provide unmatched peace of mind. Nadja felt that level of support and expertise with Kari Reimann, a certified nurse midwife (CNM) with BJC Medical Group.

“My husband and I met with Kari, and we liked her and her practice, and it aligned with how I wanted to give birth,” says Nadja. She remembers how Kari talked through all the different steps of labor with her. “Kari is big on consent; we talked about different medications and interventions.” Nadja liked how Kari equipped her with knowledge and the agency to choose what she wanted for her first birth.

Nadja also notes how comfortable she felt throughout the birthing process with Kari. “Kari was a calming force in the labor room,” she says. Nadja did not have an epidural or any intervention methods during the birth. During the pushing part of the delivery, Nadja was comforted by Kari’s encouragement. “Kari was at my bedside for hours.” On Feb. 1, 2025, she delivered her daughter at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and had an uncomplicated pregnancy and a spontaneous labor.

07/07/2025

Katie knows firsthand just how powerful donor breast milk can be—first as a NICU mom, then as a donor herself.

After giving birth to premature twin boys at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Katie relied on donor milk to help nourish her sons until her own supply came in. Now, she’s paid it forward in a big way by dropping off nearly 1,500 ounces of frozen breast milk at MoBap’s milk donation site. That’s enough to help feed dozens of babies! 🍼

For fragile newborns, breast milk can be lifesaving, and moms like Katie are helping more families have access to it when they need it most.

Read Katie's full story and learn more about how to become a milk donor: https://heyor.ca/iuqBd4

06/25/2025

Congratulations to Rich Liekweg, BJC Health System CEO, who announced his plans to retire on October 1, 2025, concluding an extraordinary career spanning almost 40 years in health care, the last 16 of which were devoted to BJC.

“It has been an honor to serve and lead our team members these past 16 years as they deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities,” said Rich. “Together, we successfully navigated through unprecedented times in the industry, never losing sight of our singular purpose to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. I am deeply proud of our caregivers, the culture we have created, and the values we share that place the patient at the center of all we do.”

BJC is pleased to announce that Nick Barto, current BJC Health System President, will succeed Rich as President and CEO of BJC Health System.

“I am honored to be selected to succeed Rich Liekweg as BJC Health System’s President and CEO,” said Nick. “I look forward to working with our 47,000 team members to build on Rich’s vision that grew BJC into a super-regional health care leader, to continue to provide extraordinary care to the communities we serve, and to position BJC as a mission-oriented academic health care leader for all future generations.”

Read more here: https://heyor.ca/j1yUMR

06/06/2025

A newborn’s stomach starts out incredibly small—about the size of a cherry on day one—and can only hold 5–7 ml of milk at a time. By one month the stomach is about the size of an egg, and can hold up to 150 ml. This is why even the smallest donations of breast milk can have a big impact. 🍼

Missouri Baptist Medical Center makes donating extra breast milk simple for moms who want to support other families during those critical early days. Tiny tummies (and grateful parents) will thank you! ❤️

Learn more about how to donate: https://heyor.ca/kE9UX5

05/30/2025

Preparing for labor starts long before it is time to give birth and involves more than just packing a bag—it's about creating a calm, supportive environment and having the right tools in place from the very beginning of pregnancy.

Becky Stang, a certified nurse midwife hospitalist, shares a few thoughtful preparations that can help mothers and families feel confident and ready for one of life's biggest moments. 👶

Learn more about labor and delivery at MoBap: https://heyor.ca/c8YvE8

05/19/2025

We are heartbroken by the pain, loss, and devastation caused by Friday's storms. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected, and we stand steadfast in our commitment to care for our community now and in the days ahead.

We continue to be especially grateful for the first responders who ran into danger to save lives, neighbors who helped neighbors, and caregivers who cared for others when they need it most.

Make sure you have multiple ways to get warnings for today’s impending weather, and that those warnings will wake you up after you go to bed tonight if needed.

If you need assistance, the American Red Cross of Missouri and American Red Cross of Illinois offer emergency services, including emergency shelters, help contacting loved ones, and recovery assistance: https://heyor.ca/qAVtBa

211 is a free and confidential service supported by the United Way that connects you to a community resource specialist who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services. 211 can be accessed by phone or at www.211.org.

04/30/2025

It can be hard to determine what is fact and what is fiction when you are going through pregnancy. Our nurse midwife is here to clear up two common myths and share the facts.

Learn more about common pregnancy myths: https://heyor.ca/IsVWEo

04/10/2025

Summer is almost here! ☀️ Visit one of our Safety Stop locations for a $5 bike helmet! 🚲

More information below. 👇

Summer is right around the corner—are you ready for bike rides with the kiddos? 🚲

Visit any of our Safety Stop locations for $5 bike helmets and free fittings from April 13–May 31.

Call 314-565-0369 to schedule an appointment.

Learn more about the program: https://heyor.ca/sFIKov

03/30/2025

Behind every diagnosis, every treatment plan, and every reassuring smile is a doctor who has dedicated their life to healing others. Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we pause to honor the hands that heal, the hearts that care, and the minds that never stop working to keep us well.

To the doctors who dedicate their lives to research and leading-edge care, who sacrifice time with their own families to be there for ours, and who show up every single day with unwavering dedication—thank you.

Your compassion, resilience, and expertise change lives in ways you may never fully see, but please know that your impact is immeasurable.

Join us in thanking a doctor in the comments and let them know how much they’re appreciated!

03/14/2025

Our hearts are full! ❤️ Celebrating the arrival of our 314 Day babies at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Welcome to St. Louis, little ones. 🎂