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We are the nation's most comprehensive resource on birth centers. Join us!

We are midwives, physicians, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators and consumers who support the midwifery model and a woman's right to choose her place of birth.

11/06/2026

Three things you need to know this week!
Visit https://mailchi.mp/birthcenters/aabc-news-brief-nov062026 to read more 🍂

🔬 Advance research: Apply for an AABC Foundation Research Grant of up to $5,000. Letters of Intent are due November 15.

📋 Help shape the Standards: Join AABC on November 11 for a webinar reviewing the proposed 2026 Standards revisions before member voting begins.

🤝 Serve on an AABC Committee: Share your expertise, connect with colleagues, and help advance AABC’s strategic priorities. Applications are due November 10—including opportunities with the new Community Midwifery Access Committee.

There’s a place for you in this work. Read the latest AABC News Brief and find your opportunity to engage!

11/03/2026

Submit your proposal today for the first ever Community Birth Conference!📣

The AABC/NACPM 2027 Community Birth Conference Program Committee invites you to submit a proposal to present at The Confluence: Shaping the Future of Community Birth, May 20–23, 2027, in Greenville, South Carolina!

The deadline to submit is November 23rd, so don't wait until you're in the throes of Thanksgiving prep 🦃

💡 Have a great idea? We'd love to hear it!

🔗 Submit your proposal and help shape the future of community birth! Visit https://communitybirthconference.org/call-for-proposals

11/02/2026

Midwifery Works. Access is the Problem.
The problem isn't a lack of evidence. It's the barriers that keep families from accessing care.
Unnecessary restrictions, inadequate reimbursement, limited birth center availability, workforce shortages, and barriers to integrating midwives into the healthcare system all stand in the way.
Congress has an opportunity to help change that.
We urge lawmakers to support bipartisan legislation that expands access to midwives and birth centers, including:
📌 Midwives for MOMS Act — Strengthens the midwifery education pipeline.
📌 BABIES Act — Supports expanded access to birth centers and explores more effective payment models.
📌 Midwives for Service Members Act — Seeks to expand access to midwifery services for eligible military beneficiaries.
📌 Improving Care and Access to Nurses (I CAN) Act — Addresses barriers to care and practice for advanced practice registered nurses.
Here's your call to action:
1️⃣ Contact your members of Congress.
2️⃣ Ask them to support policies that expand access to midwives and birth centers.
3️⃣ Share this post to help more people understand why midwifery matters.
Every family deserves access to high-quality maternity care. Let's make that possible.

11/01/2026

Oh, what a night 🌖🎶

10/30/2026

Three things you need to know this week!
Visit https://mailchi.mp/birthcenters/aabc-news-brief-oct302026 to read more 🍂

💜 Greetings from Indianapolis, the Crossroads of America and home of Hoosier hospitality. The AABC Birth Institute is off to an energizing start, fueled by the wisdom, passion, and heart of our community. A beautiful Welcome Celebration, an inspiring keynote speech, and enlightening educational sessions.
💜 AABC is proud to celebrate its member birth centers recognized in the 2025 American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Benchmarking Project! This annual initiative highlights midwifery practices demonstrating excellence in clinical outcomes and a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.
💜 Join AABC on November 11 for an informative webinar that reviews the proposed revisions to the Standards for Birth Centers before members vote. Learn how the revisions reflect AABC’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and equity.

10/29/2026

America spends more on maternity care, but higher spending doesn't automatically mean better outcomes. 🙅‍♀️
Midwifery-led care and freestanding birth centers offer an opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while reducing unnecessary interventions and avoidable healthcare spending. 💵
The benefits extend beyond individual families:
💡 For families: More options for high-quality, person-centered care.
💡 For payers: Opportunities to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the value of maternity care.
💡 For communities: Stronger maternity care systems and more options for people in underserved areas.
💡 For taxpayers: Opportunities to make public healthcare spending work more effectively.
The evidence makes a compelling case for investing in midwives and birth centers as part of a more sustainable maternity care system.
High-value maternity care isn't just good for families. It's a smart investment in America's health.
📣 Tell Congress to support policies that strengthen the midwifery workforce and expand access to birth centers. Share this post and tag your federal and state legislators!

10/26/2026

America's maternal health crisis demands evidence-based solutions. 📓 Midwifery is part of the answer. 👍
Research shows that midwifery-led care is associated with:
✓ Lower cesarean birth rates and fewer interventions
✓ Better maternal and infant outcomes
✓ Greater continuity of care and patient satisfaction
✓ Improved access to care in rural and underserved communities
Freestanding birth centers offer high-quality, cost-effective care for people experiencing low-risk pregnancies.
But these proven models remain underutilized, and unnecessary policy barriers continue to limit access.
Every family deserves the opportunity to access the care that best meets their needs.
Congress can help expand access to midwives and birth centers—and move America toward better maternal health outcomes.
📣 Evidence-based care should be accessible care. Share this post and tag your federal and state legislators!

10/26/2026

Three things you need to know this week!
Visit aabc-news-brief-oct092026-10357198 to read more 🍂

💜 It's time to pack your bags for the AABC Birth Institute! In just days, midwifery and birth center professionals from across the country will circle up in Indianapolis for an unforgettable experience. Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us at the heart of this vibrant gathering where you can earn CEUs, rejuvenate yourself and your team, build relationships, meet vendors, all in one place. The team is on their way to Indy as we speak. We'll see you there!

💜 A new issue brief from the Commonwealth Fund, The Current State of Freestanding Birth Centers in the United States, examines the growth, accessibility, and challenges facing birth centers nationwide. The report highlights the important role birth centers play in providing midwifery-led, low-intervention maternity care that prioritizes patient autonomy, cultural responsiveness, and positive outcomes. The report identifies opportunities to expand access through improved reimbursement, a stronger midwifery workforce, health system partnerships, and sustainable financing strategies.

💜 Join AABC on November 11 for an informative webinar that reviews the proposed revisions to the Standards for Birth Centers before members vote. Learn how the revisions reflect AABC’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and equity.

BONUS: You can participate in the AABC Foundation's exclusive raffles and trips from the comfort of your couch, all to support the future of birth centers around the country! Winners will be announced Halloween evening. What a treat! 🎃

10/20/2026

Yes, Birth Detroit! 😍
These touchpoints - influential people truly seeing what birth centers are about - make all the difference in getting the word out and changing the system! What a surreal moment.

10/20/2026

Midwives Are Healthcare Providers. It’s Time to Invest in Them!
Midwives are essential to America's healthcare system. Are we investing in them like we should?
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs), Certified Midwives (CMs), and Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) provide essential care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, including reproductive, gynecologic, and primary healthcare.
Yet the United States has far fewer midwives than many other high-income countries—and our maternal health outcomes lag behind.
Expanding access to midwives and midwifery-led birth centers is an opportunity to strengthen our maternity care workforce and help more families access evidence-based care.
Investing in midwives means investing in America's health.
📣 It's time to make midwifery care accessible to more families. Share this post and tag your federal and state legislators!

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