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The 2024 AABC Media Award was presented at the 2024 AABC Birth Institute to Jennifer Almanza, DNP, APRN, CNM, and her research team for their journal article exploring the impact of culturally-centered care in community birth centers. Continue Reading
During the 2024 AABC Birth Institute, Dele Ogunleye, MD, FACOG, was presented the 2024 AABC Collaborating Physician Award, in recognition of his dedication to improving birth outcomes and the midwifery-led birth center model of care. Continue Reading
Recognized for her efforts within the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Megan Warfield-Kimball received the 2024 AABC Public Advocate Award at the 2024 AABC Birth Institute. Warfield-Kimball's advocacy has made a significant impact on the field of midwifery and birth center care in the state. Continue Reading
In recognition of their groundbreaking work in birth center sustainability, Laura Wiegand, MBA, Rebeckah Orton, BS, RN, and Desiree LeFavre, CPM, LDM, received the AABC Professional Award at the 2024 AABC Birth Institute. Continue Reading
On October 11th, Sr Angela Murdaugh, FSM, CNM, FACNM passed away peacefully. She was a visionary midwifery trailblazer as well as a beloved friend, colleague and mentor. Continue Reading
Bipartisan resolution (H.Res 1444) introduced to recognize September 14 to 20, 2024 as National Birth Center Week to raise awareness about birth centers and their importance for maternal health care. Continue Reading
As we conclude Black Maternal Mental Health Week, observed from July 19 to July 25, it's essential to reflect on the importance of this week and the significant strides made towards improving black maternal mental health. Continue Reading
Join AABC in the call for the recognition and sustainable reimbursement of midwifery-led birth center care Continue Reading
Submit a proposal to present at the 2024 AABC Birth Institute Continue Reading
We want to caution the birth center community about a potentially misleading neonatal resuscitation (NRP) course that some members have taken, assuming that it meets the AABC Standards for Birth Centers and requirements for CABC accreditation and NARM certification. The AABC Standards require... Continue Reading
Bridging Racial Disparities in Maternal Health: Lessons from the Anarcha Lucy Betsey Third Annual Day of Reckoning Conference Continue Reading
AABC and CABC play pivotal role in effecting change to NRP policy Continue Reading
