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Date and Duration: May 2026 – December 2026

Perinatal Education ECHO Series

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Purpose

The MNPQC Perinatal Education ECHO Series is a free, virtual learning opportunity designed for those passionate about improving care for perinatal health conditions. The series is open to healthcare professionals, behavioral health professionals, social workers, public health professionals, and community organizations across Minnesota who want to learn more about addressing perinatal health outcomes. Through case presentations and interactive discussions, participants gain practical tools, share insights, and learn from peers and experts across disciplines. Together, we explore a wide range of topics to identify ways to improve outcomes for mothers and their families.

Goals & Objectives

1. Foster an environment where multidisciplinary professionals across Minnesota can collaborate, share knowledge, and build relationships to improve perinatal and infant health outcomes.

2. Provide practical, evidence-based tools and resources that can be utilized by professionals across disciplines to support Minnesota families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

3. Respond to emerging and evolving perinatal and infant health topics by providing timely, relevant education that reflects best practices and community needs across Minnesota.

 

Session Details

May 21, 2026 – Minnesota Maternal Mortality: Findings from the 5-Year Report 2017-2021

Topic: MMRC Report 

Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) are considered the gold standard for maternal mortality surveillance because they use a multidisciplinary review process, draw on multiple data sources, and assess pregnancy-relatedness, preventability, and contributing factors. This presentation summarizes findings from Minnesota’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee Five-Year Report (2017–2021). It focuses on the top three causes of pregnancy-related deaths and highlights strategies to reduce preventable maternal deaths.

Session Objectives: 

  1. Describe the purpose and structure of Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and explain why MMRC findings are considered the gold standard for state‑based maternal mortality data.
  2. Analyze key findings related to pregnancy‑related and pregnancy‑associated deaths in Minnesota, including major causes of death and examining contributing clinical, social, and systems‑level factors.
  3. Identify evidence‑informed strategies to reduce maternal mortality in Minnesota and apply this information to prioritize actionable steps for healthcare stakeholders and systems.

Presenter: 

June 4, 2026: Substance Use

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June 25, 2026 – “Rare, but Severe”: The Critical Realities of Postpartum Psychosis

Topic: Perinatal Mental Health

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe psychiatric emergency characterized by atypical presentations and rapidly fluctuating symptoms that are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed. This session focuses on sharpening diagnostic accuracy and navigating the complexities of acute management. Through a case-based approach, we will explore the critical window for intervention to ensure the safety of both the parent and the infant.

Session Objectives: 

  1. Differentiate the clinical presentation of postpartum psychosis from other perinatal mood disorders.
  2. Analyze a treatment approach algorithm for the acute management of postpartum psychosis.
  3. Formulate a setting-specific response plan to effectively manage the stabilization and safety of a patient with postpartum psychosis.

Presenter: 

July 16, 2026: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

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August 6, 2026: Substance Use

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August 27, 2026: Congenital Syphilis

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September 10, 2026: Hypertension

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September 24, 2026: Hemorrhage

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October 8, 2026: Infant Health

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November 5, 2026: Hypertension

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December 3, 2026: Hemorrhage

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Toolkit

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Perinatal Education ECHO Site
Project Echo
Minnesota Maternal Mortality Report (2017-2021)

MNPQC’s Quality Improvement Programs were developed with support and guidance from hospital teams and professional faculty throughout the state of Minnesota. The contents do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by our partners.

Project Echo

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a virtual model that supports shared learning and collaboration across diverse care settings. In our perinatal work, the ECHO structure allows us to extend education beyond traditional quality improvement programs and reach a broader, multidisciplinary audience involved in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Sessions follow the ECHO model of “all teach-all learn” with brief expert-led didactics paired with interactive discussion and real-world application, creating space for dialogue across clinical, public health, and community perspectives. By offering regularly scheduled, accessible sessions and intentionally revisiting high-priority perinatal topics while remaining flexible to emerging needs, the ECHO approach strengthens engagement, reinforces learning over time, and supports a connected perinatal workforce.