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Texas - Certified Nurse-Midwife
Texas - Certified Nurse-Midwife

Holy Family Birth Center (Weslaco, TX) The midwife group at Holy Family Birth Center in Weslaco, Texas, is seeking midwives to join us in providing patient-centered care in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted11/3/2022


Texas - General Volunteer
Texas - General Volunteer

Holy Family Birth Center (Weslaco, TX) General Volunteer - Come join the legacy of midwifery and maternal health that was started here over 38 years ago to provide services to the at-need population of the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted09/7/2022


Texas - Nurse
Texas - Nurse

Holy Family Birth Center (Weslaco, TX) Registered Nurse - Come join the legacy of midwifery and maternal health care that was started here over 38 years ago to provide services to the at-need population of the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted09/7/2022


AABC Statement on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization
AABC Statement on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization

The American Association of Birth Centers is both saddened and frustrated with the recent Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson which overturns the historic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2022


AABC Members Shine in ACNM Benchmarking
AABC Members Shine in ACNM Benchmarking

Twenty-seven member birth centers were recognized for their exemplary outcomes in the 2020 ACNM Benchmarking project. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Wright
Date posted10/12/2021


BABIES Act Introduced in 117th Congress
BABIES Act Introduced in 117th Congress

The American Association of Birth Centers is pleased to announce the introduction of the BABIES Act in the 117th Congress. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted05/26/2021


AABC Statement on Neonatal Mortality in Birth Centers
AABC Statement on Neonatal Mortality in Birth Centers

The American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) is aware of recent research presented at the 2021 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Clinical and Scientific Meeting, reporting safety concerns for consumers receiving care at freestanding birth centers. The research is not... Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted05/7/2021


AABC Statement on Racial Justice
AABC Statement on Racial Justice

AABC stands in solidarity with all who are working to effect change at the community, state, and national levels. Recent events are drawing national attention to the urgent need to address systemic racism and its impact on people in our country. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted06/3/2020


AABC and CABC Lead Initiative for Solutions During Crisis
AABC and CABC Lead Initiative for Solutions During Crisis

The American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) and the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC) are leading an initiative to help systems address surge capacity and improve safety by diverting low-risk, pregnant patients to temporary Auxiliary Maternity Units. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted04/8/2020


Freestanding Birth Centers Offer Options During COVID-19 Pandemic
Freestanding Birth Centers Offer Options During COVID-19 Pandemic

With hospitals at risk of reaching capacity due to COVID-19 admissions, freestanding birth centers can help to provide care for lower risk pregnancy and birth. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted03/19/2020


AABC Birth Center Care Wins Health Value Award
AABC Birth Center Care Wins Health Value Award

AABC was among an elite group of 30 companies and individuals recognized for leading innovative changes in healthcare. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted06/1/2019


Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns Initiative National Report
Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns Initiative National Report

The goal of the Strong Start initiative was to improve the quality of prenatal care for Medicaid recipients by providing additional services and to reduce costs during pregnancy, birth, and the infant’s first year of life. Continue Reading

Date posted01/8/2019