Mississippi NICUs Promote Kangaroo Care During May 2025

Mother skin to skin with child

Several Mississippi NICUs participated in the nationally recognized Kangaroo-A-Thon thisMay, a two-week event encouraging neonatal units to log hours of Kangaroo Care, also knownas skin-to-skin holding. What is Kangaroo Care? Kangaroo Care involves holding a diapered baby against a parent’s bare chest. This nurturingpractice helps regulate the baby’s temperature, supports breastfeeding, and eases thetransition from […]

Honoring a Decade of Dedication to Mississippi’s Mothers and Infants

MSPQC Team

In September 2024, MSPQC proudly hosted its 10th Annual Statewide Conference in Flowood, MS, marking 10 years of advancing maternal and infant care across Mississippi. This milestone event brought together healthcare professionals, public health leaders, and advocates from across the state to celebrate a decade of collaborative progress and renewed commitment to improving perinatal outcomes. […]