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.

2025 Day of Learning

Breaking Down Barriers
April 24, 2025 | Richmond, VA

At the 6th Annual VNPC Day of Learning, experts will speak on bridging gaps in care through collaboration, communication, data, and evidence-based action. The theme, Breaking Down Barriers, highlights the importance of access and quality improvement in Virginia.

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.

October 20-21, 2024  |  Wintergreen, VA

8th Annual Summit Recap

Learn something new.

Bear Bulletin

VNPC Podcast Series

On March 7, 2025, join us for the launch of the VNPC original podcast series, Bear Hug Conversations. Featuring a variety of maternal and infant health topics presented by guest speakers from all across the Commonwealth, this podcast series will provide a space for listeners to expand their horizons and learn something new. Episodes will be available on all major streaming platforms.

Turn the Page Project

This project gives voice to pregnant or parenting women so they can share their stories of navigating the prenatal, labor, and postpartum stages in Virginia’s maternal health system. Our vision is that these narratives lead by example and help improve maternal care and health outcomes in Virginia.

Our Partners