Working together
for healthier mothers
and babies

The WV Perinatal Partnership is a not-for-profit statewide quality collaborative of healthcare professionals and public and private organizations working together to improve perinatal health in West Virginia.

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Our Impact

100 %

of birthing facilities are participating in our educational and quality improvement programs.

3000 +

women have received care from our substance use in pregnancy program sites.

1   in 4

birthing facilities are designated as Baby-Friendly, meeting the highest standards for infant
feeding care.

3 /4

of births are at facilities with Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educators.

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Our Initiatives

Through our many initiatives we aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in the state.

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Our Resources

Our resource library includes relevant medical literature, reports and publications, and web links that support our mission to improve perinatal health.

Who We Are

We work to improve the health of mothers and babies in West Virginia, and to have a positive impact on their health, their family environments and their futures. The Partnership has been nationally recognized for its effectiveness in bringing together individuals and organizations to improve perinatal care in West Virginia.

West Virginia Perinatal Partnership

Educational Programs and Events

Click here to learn more about our statewide educational programs, certification courses and webinars as well as the annual WV Perinatal Summit.

Empowering women to choose the birth control method that works for them!

Following the training, participants can request to receive the materials discussed for use in their practice. Materials include posters for clinics and offices, education grids for patient discussions, and patient education cards for handouts to clients. All materials are commercial-free and provided at no cost to training participants.

posted: 24/10/08

Oct 16

Upcoming Events West Virginia Wesleyan College Nursing School Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop 3^rd Edition Despite efforts from many collaborating agencies and professional organizations, the maternal mortality rate in the United States continues to remain high. The Obstetric Patient Safety (OPS): Obstetric Emergencies Workshop 3^rd Edition is designed to help clinicians identify, assess, and manage the care for patients with an obstetric emergency through simulation and debriefing. Clinicians working in the following departments: perinatal, emergency, medical-surgical, ICU, and critical access will find this course essential to caring for patients experiencing an obstetric emergency. Read more

posted: 24/10/08

Oct 17

Upcoming Events Stonewall Resort The Summit is designed to bring professionals from multiple disciplines together to discuss perinatal and child health issues. Sessions will include innovative research, best practices, collaborative and new strategies in perinatal health policy and education.