Episode 50: Saving Two Lives in the NICU: Mothers & Babies

April 20, 2026

Guest: Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG

Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic

In this episode:

  • Describe two key contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality among women of color in the United States.
  • Explain current trends in cesarean delivery rates and identify at least two associated risks for maternal and neonatal outcomes.
  • Identify three challenges in coordinating care between maternal health teams and the NICU.

About Dr. Neel Shah

neel shah, hand to hold nicu heroes podcastNeel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, is Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, the world’s largest digital clinic for women’s and family health, and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He oversees the design and delivery of Maven’s care model, serving 24 million people globally in all phases of life.  As a physician-scientist, Dr. Shah has written over 100 articles, and contributed to four books, and was also a term advisor to the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Shah has been recognized with the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Humanitarian of the Year Award from the March of Dimes, and serves on the boards of Neighborhood Villages and Diana Health. 

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Disclosures

This podcast episode is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 15417, for up to 1 contact hour.