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November 10, 2025

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What an Incredible 2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit!
Sponsor Passport Winner!
IPPE Raffle Winners!
Birth Equity Community Council (BECC)

What an Incredible 2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit!

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, more than 200 doctors, midwives, nurses, public health experts, social workers, mental health professionals, community organizations, and perinatal health advocates gathered together for MNPQC’s 2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit.

We feel beyond grateful to be surrounded by such a passionate community of individuals whose unique perspectives, diverse experiences, and shared expertise transformed the Summit into more than just an educational event, but a space where new ideas were sparked and meaningful connections were made!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our presenters, sponsors, and attendees who made this event such a success!

Sponsor Passport Winner!

Congratulations to Michelle Bailey for winning this year’s Sponsorship Passport game! As a reward, Michelle will receive a free registration for next year’s Perinatal Improvement Summit.

Thank you to all who participated and took the time to connect with our sponsors.

IPPE Raffle Winners!

Congratulations to Gertrude Willson and Jodi Conlin for winning free International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence (IPPE) certifications.

The IPPE certification program identifies health professionals who innovate, educate, and lead in perinatal health, ensuring every family receives the care they deserve beyond traditional expectations.

Below is a video from IPPE that we were not able to share. Learn from Kathleen, an IPPE member, who shares the value of being a part of this program.

Thank you to Star Legacy and IPPE for their continued support in educating perinatal health professionals, strengthening networks, and improving outcomes for families across Minnesota and beyond.

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Resources

Birth Equity Community Council (BECC)

The Saint Paul-Ramsey County Birth Equity Community Council (BECC) was founded in 2017 when a proposal and training program was implemented by CityMatCH and its birth equity cohort. BECC’s main mission is to look for periods of risk associated with perinatal care and inform the community on areas with the greatest opportunities of impact. BECC places a special emphasis on the integration of both qualitative and quantitative data.
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Sagent Behavioral Health: Mother Baby Program

The Mother Baby Program addresses the variety of changes that motherhood can bring by providing a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere where mothers will learn strategies for coping with postpartum depression and anxiety, develop skills to help them bond with their child/children, and learn ways to handle stressful situations. The goal of the program is to learn healthy ways of coping with these changes in addition to discovering more about the birthing process and hormonal fluctuations your body goes through during pregnancy and after childbirth.
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