Virginia Neonatal and Perinatal Collaborative

Virginia Neonatal and Perinatal Collaborative Working to ensure every mom and baby in Virginia have the best possible health care and outcomes.

04/03/2026

🧐 Does where you live actually make a difference in the kind of care you can access?
This week on VNPC’s Myth or Fact series, Communications Specialist Sabrina is explaining why not all regions in Virginia have equal access to maternity care. 🩺🤰

04/03/2026

🎧 A new conversation is live—Episode 2 is here.

We’re back with another conversation that matters.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christian Chisholm of the University of Virginia to break down hypertension and preeclampsia—two conditions that continue to drive preventable maternal complications.

This conversation is real, practical, and focused on what people actually need to know.

We get into:
• The difference between chronic hypertension, pregnancy-related hypertension, and preeclampsia
• Why these conditions remain a major concern in maternal health
• Warning signs during pregnancy and postpartum you shouldn’t ignore
• How risk factors play a role
• What to do if your concerns aren’t being taken seriously
• How families and care teams can better recognize and respond

Plus, one message Dr. Chisholm hopes every listener carries forward.

Because awareness isn’t just information—it can save lives.

🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation.

New VNPC data report alert ‼️Read our latest report on Severe Hypertension at www.goVNPC.org/reports today.
04/03/2026

New VNPC data report alert ‼️
Read our latest report on Severe Hypertension at www.goVNPC.org/reports today.

‼️ Have you heard?VNPC is showcasing the real moms and families of Virginia by offering free professional maternal photo...
04/02/2026

‼️ Have you heard?
VNPC is showcasing the real moms and families of Virginia by offering free professional maternal photoshoots!📸 The photos will help us build a stock photo library exclusively featuring real Virginian families, helping to provide education and spread awareness of maternal and infant health issues while highlighting the diversity and love among families across the Commonwealth. 💚
👉 Learn more about how to participate and where we're headed next in our most recent Bear Bulletin post at www.goVNPC.org/bear-bulletin

📊 VNPC Data Team's newest report, SMILE Sustainability, is out now. 👉 To learn more about how our SMILE initiative is ma...
04/01/2026

📊 VNPC Data Team's newest report, SMILE Sustainability, is out now.
👉 To learn more about how our SMILE initiative is making a lasting impact for moms across the Commonwealth, go check out the full report at www.goVNPC.org/reports

Mark your calendars 🗓️We’re back with Episode 2 of Bear Hug Conversations 💜This week, we’re diving into Understanding Hy...
03/31/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️

We’re back with Episode 2 of Bear Hug Conversations 💜

This week, we’re diving into Understanding Hypertension & Preeclampsia with Christian Chisholm, MD from the University of Virginia —a conversation that could make all the difference for moms and babies.

Join us this Friday, April 3rd at 4PM as we break down what to know, what to look for, and why it matters.

🎧 Be sure to tune in!

We’re excited to announce that proposals are now open for the 10th Annual VNPC Summit!Join us October 25–26 at the Omni ...
03/30/2026

We’re excited to announce that proposals are now open for the 10th Annual VNPC Summit!

Join us October 25–26 at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA as we celebrate “10 Years of Impact: Learning, Improving, and Sharing.”

We’re seeking breakout session presenters and poster submissions that highlight innovative work in maternal and infant health, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.

If you’re doing work that’s making a difference, we’d love for you to share it.

👉 Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/3CTVQbVdTyCqVok89

Throwback to our 9th Annual Summit in Roanoke, VA last fall! 💚⏰ Don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming 10th Annu...
03/26/2026

Throwback to our 9th Annual Summit in Roanoke, VA last fall! 💚

⏰ Don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming 10th Annual Summit in Richmond this October 25-26! Learn more at www.goVNPC.org

03/25/2026

We’re thrilled to share that our maternal photoshoot in Accomack County was a wonderful success! Heartfelt thanks to the incredible families who participated and to the Eastern Shore Health Department for graciously hosting us. Next stop, Waynesboro, VA!

The 2nd Annual Baby & Family Expo was a success! We appreciated everyone who stopped by the VNPC booth to learn more abo...
03/24/2026

The 2nd Annual Baby & Family Expo was a success! We appreciated everyone who stopped by the VNPC booth to learn more about how our quality improvement work helps support safe, effective treatment that strengthens infants' health now and in the years ahead. Together, we’re working toward better outcomes for moms and babies.

Did you know that March is ? 🍎A healthy diet supplemented with important vitamins is important in supporting a healthy ...
03/24/2026

Did you know that March is ? 🍎
A healthy diet supplemented with important vitamins is important in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Swipe to learn more about nutrition in pregnancy 👉

🎉 Save the Date! VNPC’s 10th Annual Summit is coming to the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA on October 25–26, 2026! Join us a...
03/23/2026

🎉 Save the Date! VNPC’s 10th Annual Summit is coming to the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA on October 25–26, 2026! Join us as we celebrate a decade of collaborating to learn, improve, and share in support of better maternal and infant health outcomes across Virginia. 💚
👉Learn more at goVNPC.org/events

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