Imagine what birth could be like if we listened more, learned more, and leaned in more.

Better outcomes for moms and babies.

Our Mission

The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative is the state perinatal quality collaborative (PQC) working to ensure that every mother has the best possible perinatal care and every infant cared for in Virginia has the best possible start to life. We believe in an evidence-based, data-driven collaborative process that involves care providers for women, infants and families as well as state and local leaders.

OB Co-Chair Applications Open Now

The Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) is recruiting for the Obstetric Co-Chair position, which will be held by a respected, high-level obstetric health professional with statewide influence.  The Obstetric Co-Chair must have an advanced degree (Masters, APRN, or Doctorate) including MFMs, OB/GYNs, CNMs, etc. The Obstetric Co-Chair must also be actively working in the women’s (maternal) health field in Virginia.

This position is a three-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. Applications are due by May 23rd. VNPC Senior Director, Shannon Pursell, will be holding virtual open office hours to take questions on Wednesday, May 21 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm.

View the links to join the office hours and submit your application by clicking below.

2025 VNPC Annual Summit

Building Up Opportunities

Innovate, Act and Transform

October 19-20, 2025 | Roanoke, VA

At the 9th Annual VNPC Summit, attendees can expect a collaborative, immersive experience designed for both community and clinical care providers. Presentations will feature a range of current topics and dynamic speakers designed to inspire, educate, and increase awareness about how we can all improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

Project EMBRACE

Project EMBRACE (Equitable care for Mothers and Babies through Readiness, Access, and Community Expansion) is a quality improvement project with birthing facilities across Virginia to address topics such as maternal health, perinatal mental health, prevention care and counseling, human milk feeding, and reproductive health.

April 24, 2025 | Richmond, VA

2025 Day of Learning Recap

Learn something new.

Bear Bulletin

VNPC Podcast Series

The first episodes of the VNPC original podcast series, Bear Hug Conversations, are out now. Featuring a variety of maternal and infant health topics presented by guest speakers from all across the Commonwealth, this podcast series provides a space for listeners to expand their horizons and learn something new. Episodes are available on all major streaming platforms.

Evidence-Based in the Dyad Care — SUD

The Evidence Based in the Dyad Care Substance Use Disorder (EBDC-SUD) project supports pregnant and parenting women and families affected by substance use disorder by helping Virginia hospitals implement compassionate, high-quality care and improve outcomes for mother-baby dyads.

Our Partners