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#DIDYOUKNOW 45% of moms held back from asking questions during pregnancy or delivery due to embarrassment or feeling rushed. At the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative, we promote open communication and respectful care. Follow us to see how we support families.

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by learning about four women who transformed maternal and infant health! 💚 Their contributions continue to shape care for mothers and babies today. Read their inspiring stories on our blog. Link in bio! #govnpc #vnpc #virginianpc #womenshistory

Pregnancy Myth-busting Alert! 🚨 Dr. Paola Gehrig, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UVA is debunking the 4 biggest myths of pregnancy.🤰✨ Knowledge is power! 💪💖 Listen to uncover the truth. #MaternalHealthMatters #MythBusting #EmpowerMoms

#DIDYOUKNOW the VNPC is enhancing respectful care via quality improvement projects? In project SMILE, we've seen a 26% rise in educated providers and a 51% increase in perinatal mental health. Follow us for more! #VNPC #RespectfulCare #QualityImprovement

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 2753 into law on March 24, 2025, paving the way for improved maternal health care across the Commonwealth. Click the link 🔗in our bio to learn more! #MaternalHealth #VirginiaCares #VNPC

#DIDYOUKNOW that the VNPC promotes respectful care through our projects? In project SMILE, there's been a 26% increase in clinicians educated on respectful care. Follow us to learn more about our initiatives and how we promote healthy beginnings. #VNPC #Respectfulcare

Get ready for Episode 2 of Bear Hug Conversations by VNPC — coming April 4! 🎙️🐻💚 Host Terrance Dixon sits down with special guest Stephanie Spencer Urban Baby Beginnings to discuss Urgent Maternal Warning Signs. #BearHugConversations #VNPC #govnpc #vnpc #virginianpc

#DidYouKnow 21 Virginia birthing hospitals are in Project SMILE, enhancing perinatal mental health? 11 hospitals have protocols, and 8 share screening tools. Check out the new SMILE data report for our progress! govnpc.org/portfolio-item…

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month 💚🤝 🎓 Attending the VNPC Day of Learning? You'll hear from Nicole Shipp on how CPS can help in cases of substance-exposed infants.⁠ Register at goVNPC.org/events today! ⁠

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Bear Hug Conversations by VNPC Ep. 2 is LIVE with Stephanie Spencer of Urban Baby Beginnings! Dive into urgent maternal warning signs every expecting parent should know. Stream now on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

On this #WorldHealthDay 🌎 the VNPC is proud to stand with World Health Organization (WHO) in raising awareness of important issues in global health. This year's theme, "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" serves as a call to action to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. #govnpc #virginianpc

#DIDYOUKNOW Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) occurred in 1 in 100 deliveries in VA in 2024? SMM includes severe obstetric complications with lasting effects. Rates are higher among Black, Medicaid, and older maternal populations. Learn more about the new SMM report on our website.

This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we honor the legacies of Black pregnant and parenting women. Read our latest blog to learn how we're helping #HealLegacies in Virginia. #BMHW25 #BlackMaternalHealth

Black women are less likely to be screened or treated for perinatal mood disorders. That’s why we work with Virginia birth hospitals to improve mental health across the perinatal continuum. Because healing starts when we listen, acknowledge, support, and act. #BMHW25 #govnpc

Episode 2 is LIVE! 🎧 Check out a snippet from our conversation with Stephanie Spencer from Urban Baby Beginnings on urgent maternal warnings every parent-to-be MUST know! Tune in on all streaming platforms! #Podcast #MaternalHealth #UrbanBabyBeginnings

Substance use during pregnancy is a topic you may have seen being brushed aside due to intolerance and lack of support. Through EBDC, we support those affected by substance use and improve care. Support women. Prioritize compassion. Help families heal. #BMHW25 #NOWS #govnpc

CDC Foundation’s “Hear Her” campaign empowers people to recognize red-flag symptoms before they become life-threatening. Every woman deserves to be heard. Every warning sign deserves a response. Every legacy deserves to be healed. #BMHW25 #HearHer #govnpc #virginianpc #vnpc

Black maternal health should be everyone’s priority. Through collaboration, innovative education, and advocacy, we can transform maternal healthcare in Virginia to work for everyone. Change happens when we work together. #BMHW25 #BlackMaternalHealth #govnpc

Did you know that in 2024, 19% of Virginia deliveries were from Black women? Unfortunately, Black women face significant health disparities during pregnancy. TFollow us to learn more about our efforts and how we support families and promote healthy beginnings. #vnpc #govnpc #bmhw