Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative - MSPQC

05/28/2026

As we recognize Maternal Mental Health Month, we must confront a sobering reality that mental health conditions remain a leading, treatable cause of pregnancy - related deaths.

The most recent Mississippi Maternal Mortality Report highlighted a troubling rise in deaths related to mental health and emphasized that the postpartum period is the most vulnerable time for our mothers.

Normalizing conversations around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, routine screening, and timely referrals to behavioral health resources are lifesaving interventions. Let's work together to build a system that prioritizes mothers' mental health and recovery.

Source: State Mississippi Department of Health

05/25/2026

Have a safe and thoughtful holiday.

05/22/2026

Today is World Preeclampsia Day. We join our voice with moms and families across the world to share their .

Start the conversation-share your symptoms of preeclampsia, eclampsia or HELLP syndrome to help spread awareness. Your story can make an impact!

Share your story here: www.preeclampsia.org/our-stories

05/20/2026

Preeclampsia rates are on the rise in the US and are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. It's important for women to know what Preeclampsia is and what it means. Preeclampsia is characterized by a rapid rise in blood pressure that can lead to seizure, stroke, organ failure, and death of mom and/or baby. Preeclampsia typically occurs after the second or third trimester, but it can occur earlier or up to 6 weeks postpartum. For more resources on Preeclampsia, visit www.preeclampsia.org.⁠
⁠
⁠ ⁠

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

Wrapped up an amazing Day 2 at the 2026 NNPQC Annual Meeting!

We are incredibly proud of Kim Sheffield, MSPQC Neonatal Clinical Lead, for presenting a breakout session on our project, Improving Neuroprotective Care Practices in the NICU. Kim shared the stage with Dr. Ann Anderson-Berry of the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative who presented on, “Time Is Brain: Leveraging a Regional Neonatal Encephalopathy Registry for QI.”

05/16/2026

❤️❤️❤️

05/15/2026

Today on International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, we celebrate the power of skin to skin connection for babies and families. 💚
Kangaroo Care supports bonding, breastfeeding, and better outcomes for newborns, especially those in the NICU.
At MSPQC, we honor the parents and care teams who make compassionate, family centered care possible every day. 🫶

05/14/2026

Today during the NNPQC poster session, Kim Sheffield, MSPQC Neonatal Clinical Lead, had the opportunity to connect with staff from the Vermont Oxford Network to discuss neonatal quality improvement efforts and collaboration opportunities.
The MSPQC team also proudly posed in front of their poster, highlighting the important work taking place across Mississippi to improve outcomes for moms and babies.

05/14/2026

Day 1 at the 2026 National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (NNPQC) Annual Meeting is underway in New Orleans!
The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC) team is excited to join perinatal quality leaders from across the country to learn, collaborate, and share strategies focused on improving outcomes for moms and babies. This year’s theme, “Navigating A Path Forward: Advancing Perinatal Quality Through Data, Collaboration, and Innovation,” reflects the importance of partnership and continued commitment to strengthening perinatal care.