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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 posted09/9/2023


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


Advocating for Birth Centers and Midwifery on the Hill
Advocating for Birth Centers and Midwifery on the Hill

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

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted08/25/2023


Advocacy Alert, Midwives for MOMS 2023
Advocacy Alert, Midwives for MOMS 2023

Take action to grow and diversify the midwifery workforce! Ask your legislators to co-sponsor the Midwives for MOMS bill! Continue Reading

Postedby Zev Colsen
Date posted06/8/2023


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. The AABC Nominating Committee is looking for members who are committed to the AABC mission and core values, to birthing families, and have... Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted05/12/2023


Advocacy Alert - Support Federal Funding for Birth Centers and Midwives
Advocacy Alert - Support Federal Funding for Birth Centers and Midwives

Advocacy Alert - Support Federal Funding for Birth Centers and Midwives. Call your U.S. Senators today. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted03/30/2023


Call for Proposals for 2023 AABC Birth Institute
Call for Proposals for 2023 AABC Birth Institute

Submit a proposal to present at the 2023 AABC Birth Institute Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bauer
Date posted02/1/2023


Welcome to the New AABC Website
Welcome to the New AABC Website

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

Date posted11/15/2022


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


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