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The birth center model is founded on evidence-based standards of care for low-risk pregnant people.[1] Birth centers work together with other providers, facilities, and systems to ensure pregnant people receive the appropriate level of care throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. Continue Reading
This week, representatives from the American Association of Birth Centers, the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM), the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), and the Policy Institute for Community Birth and Midwifery (PICB) visited the Hill to meet with legislative... Continue Reading
Take action to grow and diversify the midwifery workforce! Ask your legislators to co-sponsor the Midwives for MOMS bill! Continue Reading
Advocacy Alert - Support Federal Funding for Birth Centers and Midwives. Call your U.S. Senators today. Continue Reading
Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy it as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new login. Your previous username and password... Continue Reading
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
Twenty-seven member birth centers were recognized for their exemplary outcomes in the 2020 ACNM Benchmarking project. Continue Reading
The American Association of Birth Centers is pleased to announce the introduction of the BABIES Act in the 117th Congress. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
