Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative

03/02/2026

Hot Off The Press!

Read the full committee statement: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/9900/maternal_immunizations.1456.aspx

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

📣 Upcoming Webinar: TeamBirth Exchange

OPQIC is sharing an opportunity to join the first session of the TeamBirth Exchange, a new virtual series connecting TeamBirth sites across the country.

This session will focus on strengthening shared decision making and building a stronger community of practice in maternity care.

🗓 Choose a session:
• March 4 | 3 PM ET
• March 5 | 12 PM ET

Open to current, past, and interested TeamBirth participants—feel free to share with your teams!

🔗 Register here: https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T2zxfudCRni9EMz_Zq3T8A #/registration

02/25/2026

"Understanding the distribution of obstetrician–gynecologists (OB/GYNs) is crucial to combating inequities in care access throughout the United States. In this cross-sectional study, we used data from the Health Resources & Services Administration to characterize counties with and without ob-gyns. Of the 3,143 U.S. counties analyzed, 1,473 (46.9%) did not have a single OB/GYN. Counties without OB/GYNs were more likely to be nonmetropolitan (57.5% vs 44.6%, P

02/24/2026

Life's Essential 8: Practical tips for women's heart health during pregnancy and beyond.

Learn more: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/know-your-risk/lifes-essential-8-for-pregnancy

02/23/2026

A postpartum-adapted algorithm for safe management of suspected pulmonary embolism: a retrospective cohort study - Postpartum-adapted algorithm of management of suspected pulmonary embolism in postpartum women https://ow.ly/OLEe50YjCeP

02/20/2026

First-time mothers who were randomized to receive a smartphone app Baby2Home for the first year after giving birth reported significantly fewer symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as better overall health, compared to first-time mothers who received usual postpartum care, according to new research presented at .

Learn more www.smfm.org/news/

02/19/2026

🩺 Newborn Screening Tip of the Month: Let’s Improve Bloodspot Quality in 2025. Every baby in Oklahoma deserves a strong start, and newborn screening plays a critical role in catching serious conditions early.

In 2025:
• Over 53,000 bloodspot specimens were submitted
• 2.34% were unsatisfactory (above the goal of

02/19/2026

Join us on March 25 for a timely and important conversation on how stigma impacts pregnant people with substance use disorders, and how perinatal professionals can provide respectful, compassionate, and person centered care.

This session will explore:
-How stigma shows up in care settings
-The real consequences stigma has on engagement and outcomes
-Practical strategies to reduce barriers and support dignity, autonomy, and individual goals

Speakers:
Sreevali Atluru, MD
Tanya Kraege, LCSW, CSAC

This webinar is designed for perinatal professionals across care settings who are committed to improving outcomes through respectful, non-judgmental care.

Register today to join the conversation: https://wiperinatal.org/perinatal-grand-rounds/

02/18/2026

In a study presented at , researchers shared that prescribing daily aspirin at the first prenatal visit to all pregnant patients was associated with an overall reduction in the development of severe preeclampsia.

Learn more at www.smfm.org/news/

02/18/2026

Maternal risk stratification and planned birth improve pregnancy outcomes at term: a population-based cohort study https://ow.ly/qTZq50Yhu7J

02/17/2026

🚨 AWHONN OPS Workshops – Register Now!

AWHONN’s hands-on Obstetric Patient Safety (OPS): OB Emergencies Workshops are coming to Oklahoma this April. These one-day, simulation-based trainings are designed to strengthen team communication and improve response to obstetric emergencies across care settings.

Workshop Dates:
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Chickasaw Nation Health Center, Ada, OK
Friday, April 17, 2026 - Beaver County Memorial Hospital, Beaver, OK
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK

Who Should Attend:
Emergency, Labor & Delivery, ICU, medical-surgical, and critical access staff; multidisciplinary teams involved in maternal care.

What You’ll Gain:
Practice real-world emergency scenarios, improve team communication, and build confidence in managing obstetric emergencies for pregnant and postpartum patients.

Continuing Education:
10.75 nursing contact hours/CME available.

Cost is only $20 thanks to support from the HRSA State Maternal Health Innovation Program through the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Completion of the online prerequisite course is required before attending the in-person workshop. Register here to attend a workshop: https://opqic.org/event_registration/