Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative

The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is a network of organizations, medical providers, content experts, and community voices led by Minnesota Perinatal Organization (MPO) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). We seek to improve perinatal and infant health outcomes with an emphasis on improving health equity for all birthing people.

Hypertension in Pregnancy

MOSTaRE

Preterm Birth Prevention

Live Births to Minnesota Residents (2019)

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12.9

Deaths per 100,000 live births

Minnesota Maternal Mortality
(2016)

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4.6

per 1,000 live births

Minnesota Infant Mortality Rate
(2019)

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Closeup of two women's pregnant bellies. The two women have different skin tones, one is a darker brown and the other a lighter brown.

Who we are.

The MNPQC aims to provide the best, safest care for women and infants statewide with advanced, sustained, data-driven practices that result in improved quality care and reduced health disparities.

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Upcoming Events.

Wayside Women’s Services ECHO

in partnership with Project ECHO

The Wayside Women Services (WWS) Project ECHO focuses on sharing practice and support service information which will enable participating organizations to empower women and families to break the cycle of addiction and trauma.

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Hypertension in Pregnancy & Postpartum Period Initiative ECHO Series

The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) hosted free monthly education calls in collaboration with Project ECHO for our Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum Period Initiative.

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