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DC's Perinatal Quality Collaborative is a network of clinical teams, public health experts and community stakeholders who participate in data-driven, clinical quality improvement initiatives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

05/29/2026

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. 🩷

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition related to high blood pressure that can affect both mom and baby, especially after 20 weeks of pregnancy or postpartum
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), some of the top warning sign for preeclampsia are:

- Persistent headaches
- Changes in vision (blurred vision, seeing spots)
- Swelling in the face or hands
- Upper abdominal pain
- Sudden weight gain
- Shortness of breath

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your body, speak up, and reach out to your provider. Your voice matters.

05/21/2026

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month💗
Not all emotional changes are the same and knowing the difference matters. Pregnancy and postpartum can bring a wide range of emotions.

Understanding the difference between Anxiety and Depression can help you recognize when it may be time to seek support.

We are continuing to prioritize maternal mental health across the District. As part of this work, the DCPQC launched the Perinatal Mental Health Bundle from Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), focused on advancing equitable screening, timely identification, and access to respectful, evidence-based mental health care for all birthing individuals.

Visit our website dcpqc.org to learn more.

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05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸🤍

05/08/2026

Happy Nurses Week!
This week, we recognize and celebrate the nurses who are at the heart of maternal and infant care across the District.

At the DC Perinatal Quality Collaborative (DCPQC), our work is strengthened every day by the dedication, leadership, and expertise of nurses. From implementing patient safety bundles to leading quality improvement initiatives and advancing respectful, equitable care, nurses are essential to improving outcomes for moms and babies.

We are proud to partner with nurses across DC hospitals who bring this work to life every day – turning best practices into better care for families across the District

Thank you to all the Nurses!

05/06/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife!🩵

We are back with another powerful episode of the DC Perinatal Voices, Midwifery Care: What it is and Why it Matters to Patients and Care Teams. Host Yolette Gray sits down with Nephthalie Smith, an OB-GYN midwife at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, to unpack the critical role midwives play in today’s care teams.

With a foundation in nursing and a deeper commitment to patient-centered care, Nephthalie shares her journey into midwifery – and what it truly means to support families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Tune in to the full episode here https://dcpqc.org/resources-2/perinatal-voices-podcast/

04/28/2026

In Washington, DC, 34.1% of births were delivered by cesarean in 2023, above the national average of 34.4% and well beyond the 10-15% benchmark associated with optimal outcomes. Improving maternity care means more than lowering rates; it means centering patients.
- Patients are informed and involved in decisions
- Providers communicate clearly and compassionately
- Care reflects each patient’s preferences and needs

Let’s work together to support informed, respectful birth experience for every patient.

04/24/2026

Calling all healthcare providers and professionals:

Join this FREE virtual learning opportunity offered by Medstar Health: Together, Now: Reimagining Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Through a Two-Generational Lens.
🗓️ June 5
⏱️ 10am - 6pm EST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

This conference will inspire, challenge and equip healthcare professionals with the tools to deliver more compassionate, equitable and family- centered care.

Continuing Education Credits available upon registration!

Link: https://georgetown.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8309PgahkAo1GLk?Q_CHL=qr

04/21/2026

Wards 7 and 8 have some of the highest maternal and infant health challenges with infant mortality rates up to 3 times higher than other parts of the city. These disparities are real and preventable.

Improving outcomes will take all of us working together across health care, public health and community. Get involved:
- Support local organizations
- Show up to community events
- Help raise awareness

Every family deserves equitable, high-quality care.

04/14/2026

Black Maternal Health Week is a call to action.
Join the movement in DC and show your support for black mothers, birthing people, and families.

During this week, Mamatoto Village hosted a Black Maternal Health Week 5K Walk. For more evenst happening this week, see below:

- Join Community of Hope on April 17, 2026
https://lnkd.in/gKHYJmw4
- Mary's Center is hospitin a Family mini photoshoot on April 17, 2026
https://lnkd.in/g8-iwRsB

- 7th Annual Books, Blocks and Balls is happening on April 18, 2026
https://lnkd.in/gJ_fkR3H

- MedStar Health is hosting a DC Community Baby Shower on April 18, 2026 from 11am - 2pm at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Be part of the change!

03/31/2026

Maternal emergencies can happen fast. Knowing the warning signs is crucial for in case of Hypertension or Hemorrhage!

Severe Hypertension Warning Signs:
- Severe headache
- Vision changes
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of face or hands

Obstetric Hemorrhage Warning Signs:
- Heavy bleeding
- Feeling dizzy or faint
- Rapid heartbeat
- Passing large clots

Talk to your provider about postpartum warning signs!

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1152 15th Street, Suite 900
Washington D.C., DC
20005

Website

http://www.dcpqc.org/

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