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Join an AABC Committee
Join an AABC Committee

Application deadline extended to November 28th - Serve on an AABC committee in 2023 AABC's diverse member volunteers are the strength of our organization. AABC has a small staff; and it is because of our volunteer members that we are able to accomplish so much. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted10/2/2024


2024 AABC Election Results
2024 AABC Election Results

AABC recently held elections for the AABC Board of Directors. The ballot included candidates for Director and Alternate Director. The election was close which is an indication of strong candidates all around. The membership elected the following to serve: Directors Amy Goh, PhD, CNM - Amy... Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted09/25/2024


Congress Recognizes National Birth Center Week
Congress Recognizes National Birth Center Week

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

Date posted09/13/2024


Black Maternal Health Week: A Step Towards a Brighter Future
Black Maternal Health Week: A Step Towards a Brighter Future

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

Postedby Trinisha Williams
Date posted08/2/2024


AABC Calls for Sustainable Reimbursement
AABC Calls for Sustainable Reimbursement

Join AABC in the call for the recognition and sustainable reimbursement of midwifery-led birth center care Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted06/28/2024


Take a Leadership Role in AABC
Take a Leadership Role in AABC

The AABC Nominating Committee is looking for members who are committed to the AABC mission and core values, to birthing families, and have a passion to serve. We would like to have a mixture of candidates with a variety of skills and work settings including administrators, providers, and... Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted05/30/2024


Call for Proposals for 2024 AABC Birth Institute
Call for Proposals for 2024 AABC Birth Institute

Submit a proposal to present at the 2024 AABC Birth Institute Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted03/25/2024


Does this Neonatal Resuscitation Training Meet the AABC Standards?
Does this Neonatal Resuscitation Training Meet the AABC Standards?

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

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted03/22/2024


Bridging Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
Bridging Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

Bridging Racial Disparities in Maternal Health: Lessons from the Anarcha Lucy Betsey Third Annual Day of Reckoning Conference Continue Reading

Postedby Trinisha Williams
Date posted03/15/2024


Advocating for Change to NRP Policy
Advocating for Change to NRP Policy

AABC and CABC play pivotal role in effecting change to NRP policy Continue Reading

Postedby Olga Ryan
Date posted02/16/2024


Evidence Shows Birth Centers a Safe Option for Birth
Evidence Shows Birth Centers a Safe Option for Birth

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

Date posted11/30/2023


2023 AABC Election Results
2023 AABC Election Results

This summer the AABC held elections for the AABC Board of Directors. The ballot included candidates for President/President-Elect, Director and Alternate Director. The election was close which indicates strong candidates all around. The membership elected the following to... Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted09/8/2023