Mission:

The New York State Perinatal Association (NYSPA) is a   state-wide alliance of health and human service professionals and consumers concerned with perinatal health issues from preconception through early childhood. NYSPA advocates for optimal perinatal care and parenting and promotes education and research, influences state priorities and encourages a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary approach to maternal and child health.

Purpose:

To promote the well-being of prospective mothers, infants and communities; and, to promote perinatal education throughout the State of New York.

Save the Date:          June 5 - 6, 2008            NYSPA Conference - Advancing Perinatal Health Care: Quality in Every Step              Albany, NY

Current Events as of 10/06/2008

• The Comprehensive Prenatal Perinatal Services Networks of New York 20 year report (1987 - 2007) - View/Download Report Here

• Fetal Death Symposium Report - View/Download Report Here

• 2008 Stanley James Award - R. Gottfried - View/Download Here

 

• NYSPA Honored with the State Perinatal Association Award at 2006 National Perinatal Association Conference in Washington D.C.

• The Syllabus is Available for NYSPA Conference "Perinatal Genomics and the Future," held in June 2006 at the NY Academy of Medicine.  To request a copy, contact ejones@mothersandbabies.org.

• For an overview of the 2006 Genomics Conference focusing on Opportunities, Challenges and Action Steps. Click Here

Preparing for Pregnancy Tools

• About half of the poor outcomes of pregnancy are determined by risk factors that may be correctable before pregnancy.  Use this checklist tool to help identify and minimize risks:  Preparing for A Healthy Pregnancy / Baby.