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.

2026 VNPC Annual Summit

10 Years of Impact

Learning, Improving and Sharing

October 25-26, 2025 | Richmond, VA

Save the Date for our 10th Annual Summit in Richmond, VA on October 25-26, 2026. This event will be a collaborative, immersive experience designed for both community and clinical care providers and features 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.

Active July 1, 2025 | A New Path for Maternal Health

SAFE Birth VA

Learn something new.

Bear Bulletin

Bear Hug Conversations

The second season of the VNPC original podcast series, Bear Hug Conversations, launches Friday, March 6, 2026. 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 will be available on all major streaming platforms.

EBDC SUD

 The Evidence Based Dyad Care – Substance Use Disorder (SUD) initiative aims to support mothers and families impacted by substance use.

Our Partners