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
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 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
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
