Obstetric complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes are associated with future cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Studies show that those with cardiac risk factors and those with congenital and acquired heart disease require specialized care during pregnancy and postpartum to minimize risk of preventable morbidity and mortality. Common risk factors for CVD-related mortality include race and ethnicity, age, hypertension during pregnancy, and obesity.

TIPQC will implement the ACOG AIM Cardiac Conditions in Obstetric Care Quality Improvement bundle. This project will focus on decrease Severe Maternal Morbidity Among People with Cardiac Conditions & Decrease Pregnancy-Related Deaths Due to Cardiac Conditions (state surveillance monitoring) by 10% across the state by Summer 2026, while improving care of patients with cardiac conditions in hospitals and acute care setting by increasing screening and appropriate referrals for at least 90% of all birthing people thereby reducing NTSV c-sections & reduce preterm rates by 10% by June 2026.