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Below are interesting blog articles that discuss Childbirth Connection.
Blogs from 2009
Blogs from 2008
Blog Articles from 2010
RH Reality Check :: Home Birth Study Reveals Bias, Politics?
by Amie Newman, August 3, 2010
RH Reality Check :: Time Magazine on Birth, C-Sections and the Rise of Labor Induction
by Amie Newman, August 4, 2010
Huffington Post :: ACOG Says Yes to Vaginal Birth After C-Section
by Amie Newman, July 27, 2010
Our Bodies Our Blog :: The Rising Rate of C-Sections Exemplifies What's Wrong With U.S. Healthcare
by Christine Cupaiuolo, June 28, 2010
Human Rights Now :: Speaking Out for Maternal Health in Washington, D.C.
by Jason Disterhoft, May 13, 2010
Science and Sensibility :: Institute for Healthcare Improvement Takes on Maternity Care
by Amy Romano, April 28, 2010
Orgasmic Birth :: Being a Change Agent: Not as Scary as it Sounds
by Lily, April 15, 2010
Mompreneur Cafe :: Health Care Reform and Mamas on Bedrest
by Darline Turner-lee, April 9, 2010
Science and Sensibility :: Patient safety, disciplinary action, and the marginalization of midwives
by Amy Romano, April 4, 2010
Taking Note: A Century Foundation Group Blog :: Over-treating Birth? C-section Rates Hit an All-time High of 32%
by Naomi Freundlich, March 26, 2010
Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond :: What Healthcare Reform Means for Mamas on Bedrest
by Darline Turner-Lee, March 25, 2010
The Daily Beast :: Why Are So Many Moms Dying?
by Danielle Friedman, March 25, 2010
Health Beat :: Over-treating Birth? C-section Rates Hit an All-time High of 32%
by Maggie Mahar, March 24, 2010
RH Reality Check :: Florida Agency Set to Ban VBAC in State's Birth Centers
by Anna Clark, March 19, 2010
Our Bodies Our Blog :: An Interview with Childbirth Connection’s Carol Sakala
by Rachel Walden, March 18, 2010
Commonhealth :: Report: Maternal Mortality in U.S. Hits Crisis Levels
by Rachel Zimmerman, March 17, 2010
Baltimore Pregnancy Examiner :: Reality television versus childbirth classes: Which is better at educating pregnant women?
by Ann Israel, March 7, 2010
Julie's Health Club :: Fighting for a VBAC
by Julie Deardorff, March 1, 2010
Blossom Birth :: Mother Friendly Childbirth Forum 2010
by Mora Oommen, February 27, 2010
Citizens for Midwifery :: Maternity Care Allegory
by CfM Molly, February 27, 2010
International Childbirth Education Association :: Childbirth Connection's Transforming Maternity Care Project
by Simone Snyder
Julie's Health Club: Where Alternative and Mainstream Health Meet :: Some VBAC-friendly providers
by Julie Deardorff, February 20, 2010
Citizens for Midwifery :: Childbirth Connection Tribute to Susan Hodges
by CfM Molly, February 18, 2010
CommonHealth :: A Blueprint For High-Quality, High-Value Maternity Care
by Maureen Corry, February 3, 2010
Our Bodies, Our Blog :: High Quality, High Value Maternity Care
by Rachel Walden, February 1, 2010
Science & Sensibility :: Major recommendations for childbirth education emerge from Transforming Maternity Care Symposium
by Amy Romano, January 29, 2010
RH Reality Check :: The Cure for An Ailing Maternity Care System
by Amie Newman, January 29, 2010
Eco Child's Play :: WHO: All C-Sections “Put Women at Increased Risk of Adverse Events, Including Death”
by Joe Mohr, January 14, 2010
Blog Articles from 2009
Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond :: Working Options for New Moms
by Darline Turner-Lee, December 18, 2009
Birth Sense: A Common-sense Guide to Normal Birth :: "Your OB (or midwife) still does WHAT?" #1
by Janelle Wahlman, December 18, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: Baby it hurts: birth practices and postpartum pain
by Amy Romano, November 6, 2009
Dr.Greene.com :: Preventing a Preventable Cesarean
by Amy Romano, November 3, 2009
American Forum :: Putting Maternity Care to Work in Health Care Reform
by Maureen Corry, October 19, 2009
Our Bodies, Our Blog :: Arizona Mom Fights VBAC Rules at Local Hospital
by Christine Cupaiuolo, October 15, 2009
RH Reality Check :: Protecting Reproductive Rights at Delivery
by Jill Alliman, October 8, 2009
e-patients.net :: A Lifetime of Participatory Medicine Can Start With Maternity Care
by Amy Romano, September 30, 2009
RH Reality Check :: "Twilight Sleep:" Is The Past Prologue for Today's Debates Over Birthing Choices?
by Sarah Seltzer, September 29, 2009
Our Bodies, Our Blog :: Could a Smart Retort on Maternity Care Help Build Support for Comprehensive Health Care Reform?
by Christine Cupaiuolo, September 28, 2009
Commonhealth :: Midwives: A Safe, Cost-Saving Alternative
by Peggy Garland, September 12, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: Home Birth: The Rest of the Story
by Amy Romano, September 11, 2009
RH Reality Check :: Health Care Reform Will Improve Maternity Care
by Maureen Corry, August 27, 2009
Our Bodies, Our Blog :: New Evidence on Infection Rates for Vaginal vs. Cesarean Birth
by Rachel Walden, August 11, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: No Difference? The case of cesarean surgery and postpartum infection
by Amy Romano, August 7, 2009
RH Reality Check :: Where's the Birth Plan?
by Jennifer Block, July 30, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: When Push Comes to Shove
by Henci Goer, July 27, 2009
The American Prospect :: Delivering Affordable Health Care
by Miriam Perez, July 8, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: The Maternity Conundrum: One Thing Atul Gawande Doesn't Get About Health Care Reform
by Amy Romano, June 28, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: The Labor Environment: “Many things that count cannot be counted”
by Henci Goer, June 23, 2009
Rock the Cradle: The politics of motherhood :: Childbirth: the low-hanging fruit of health care reform
by Carolyn McConnell, June 17, 2009
Childbirth and All That is Inevitable :: AMA Resolution Would Seek to Label Patients "Ungrateful"
June 13, 2009
Talk Birth :: Fear & Birth
by Molly Remer, June 8, 2009
Nursing Birth :: Don't Let This Happen To You #22: Gina & Tony's "Elective Primary Cesarean Section, Part 1
June 8, 2009
Gaia Mama :: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section
by Julie Norris, June 6, 2009
Citizens for Midwifery:: Grassroots Network: Health Care Reform Kick Off Events
June 4, 2009
Science & Sensibility :: The Soaring Cesarean Rate: It's the Economics, Stupid
by Henci Goer, May 22, 2009
Eco Child's Play :: Midwives Versus Doctors: The Gloves Are Still Off
by Cate Nelson, May 20, 2009
Citizens for Midwifery :: Grassroots Network: Childbirth Connection's Response to LA Times article
by Susan Hodges, May 18, 2009
Feminist Peace Network :: The Girls’ Guide To The Economy 16.1–The Very Expensive C-Section Epidemic
May 14, 2009
The Birth Book Blog :: Inductions at record levels
by Tina Cassidy, April 27, 2009
Wired: Dual Perspectives :: The Future of Reproduction: The Birth Business
by Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, April 27, 2009
RH Reality Check :: You Try Saying No to a C-Section
by Lynn Paltrow, April 24, 2009
The Huffington Post :: Concerned About Coerced Abortions? Try Saying No to Cesarean Surgery
by Lynn Paltrow, April 24, 2009
The Birth Book Blog :: Transforming Maternity Care
by Tina Cassidy, April 4, 2009
The Birth Book Blog :: Transforming Maternity Care, Part II
by Tina Cassidy, April 4, 2009
The Birth Book Blog :: Transforming Maternity Care, Part III
by Tina Cassidy, April 4, 2009
The Birth Book Blog :: Transforming Maternity Care, Part IV
by Tina Cassidy, April 4, 2009
Hands Full of Rocks :: Musings on Pregnancy and Birth and Evidence-Based Medicine
April 1, 2009
Our Bodies, Our Blog :: New Study Addresses Hospital Practices and Breastfeeding Rates
by Rachel Walden, March 26, 2009
Choices in Childbirth :: Consumer Reports - On Birthing
by Lori Swain, March 4, 2009
Patient Safety Focus :: Spotlight on Safety in Maternity Care
by Suzanne Delbanco, February 25, 2009
Birth a Miracle: Thought for the day :: National C-Section Rate
by Naomi Kilbreth, February 3, 2009
The Unnecesarean
RH Reality Check :: Can We Please Stop Blaming Women for C-Sections?
by Jennifer Block, January 21, 2009
Citizens for Midwifery :: More on Contacting Obama
by Willa Powell, January 20, 2009
Our Bodies, Our Blog :: Early, Elective Caesarean Sections Lead to Greater Health Risk for Newborns
by Christine Cupaiuolo, January 8, 2009
Blog Articles from 2008
Midwife :: The Millbank Report: Evidence for the Modern Maternity Care
Momtourage: Blogger Knows Best :: Consumer Reports: High-Tech Birth=Poor Outcomes
Citizens for Midwifery: Grassroots Network :: Tell Obama about Midwives Model of Care!
Bold Thoughts :: Tell Obama What Kind of Maternity Care YOU Want!
Birthfriend's Place to Ponder :: Excerpts from "Evidence Based Maternity Care"
Health and Social Science Blog @CSU :: Evidence-Based Maternity Care: What It Is and What It Can Achieve
Descent :: Consumer Reports Health Condemns Common Obstetric Practices
Parenting Tips 365 :: Evidence-Based Maternity Care Report Released
Hands Full of Rocks :: Research: Evidence-based Info for Maternity Care
Childbirth Magic :: Childbirth Connection News
Birthing Spirit :: Evidence Based Maternity Care
DoulaMomma :: Evidence Based Maternity Care
Ancient Paths Midwifery :: Unnecessary Medical Procedures Raise Childbirth Costs
Experience Imagination :: Evidence-Based Maternity Care
Amy Gates for BlogHer :: Consumer Reports: high-tech births=poor outcomes
Bold Thoughts :: New Report Underscores the Critical Need for Mother -Friendly Care
A Doula Journey :: Consumer Reports on Birth
Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery :: Evidence Based Maternity Care
Citizens for Midwifery: Grassroots Network :: Millbank Report on Evidence-Based Maternity Care
Mark's Daily Apple :: Maternity Care in America
Orgasmic Birth :: Millbank Report on Evidence-Based Maternity Care
Giving Birth with Confidence :: US Maternity Care in Hot Seat
ICAN Twin Cities Blog :: Consumer Reports :: High Tech Birth = Poor Outcomes
CIMS :: New Report Underscores the Critical Need for Mother-Friendly Care
Massachusetts Friends of Midwives :: Important New Study-Evidence-Based Maternity Care
National Partnership for Women and Families :: Medically Unnecessary Procedures Drive Rising Childbirth Costs, Report Says
and a Doula, Too :: New Report on Evidence-Based Maternity Care
BirthAction :: Report Highlights the Costs of Cesarean
Association for Wise Childbearing :: The Evidence Behind the Rights of Childbearing Women
DoulaMomma :: Doulas In the News!
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond :: Evidence Based Maternity Care Study by Childbirth Connection
The True Face of Birth :: Millbank Report on Evidence-Based Maternity Care
HamptonsRoads :: Back to Basics for Safer Childbirth
ICEA :: Newsflash: Maternity-Care Failings Can Be Remedied with Cost-Saving Fixes
NewsWatch 12 :: New Mom Challenge
Giving Birth :: New Mothers Speak Out
Our Bodies Ourselves :: Childbirth Connection Releases New Mothers Speak Out Report
Citizens for Midwifery :: Grassroots Network: "New Mothers Speak Out" Report from Childbirth Connection
Birth Faith :: Alarming Incidence of Depression and PTSD
Giving Birth with Confidence :: New Mothers Speak Out
The Trial of Labor :: Childbirth Connection Report Raises Concerns
Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, FACCE's Amazon Blog :: New Mothers Speak Out
BOLD Thoughts :: PTSD and Birth? Listen Up!
BOLD Thoughts :: New Mothers Speak Out
Keith Connects the Dots :: Many Wome Struggle with Challenge of a Newborn
Republished from The Washington Post
Orgasmic Birth :: New Mother's Speak Out
The Baby Bump Project :: New Mothers Speak Out
Birth After Cesarean :: Birth Trauma: Stress Disorder Afflicts Moms
Republished from The Wall Street Journal
Postpartum Progress :: Study Finds Significant Number of Women Experiencing Depression Symptoms Postpartum
Birthfriend's Place to Ponder :: Are Feminists Finally Catching On That Birth Is An Important Issue?
Birthing Your Baby :: Pregnancy and Birth: What Are My Choices?
Birthing Your Baby :: What Choice?
The Trial of Labor :: When doctors don't support women's choices
The info is there, if you want it :: Timely
babygooroo :: Just the Facts M'am
The Trial of Labor :: Anatomy and Physiology of a VBAC Ban
PTSD After Childbirth Blog :: Patience During Stalled Labor Can Avoid Many C-sections, Study Shows
CSRWire :: C-Section Rates Up Across NYC; Average Near 31% Manhattan Shows Sharpest Increase
RHRealityCheck.org :: The Myth of the Elective C-Section
Home Birth is Safe :: Dangers of Elective C-Section
Citizens for Midwifery :: Grassroots Network: Cesareans related to increase in preterm births
canada cialis discussion :: One look at People Magazine or Entertainment Tonight, and
Strain Station :: Cesarean Awareness Month
Bellies and Babies :: Cesarean Education
Florida Friends of Midwives :: The Cesarean Epidemic
The Family Journey :: Cesarean/VBAC graph
The Birth Book Blog :: Repeated VBACs are safe; repeated cesareans are not
Our Bodies Ourselves :: Do Women Really Want On-Demand C-Sections?
Giving Birth With Confidence :: Cesarean in the news, again
Transforming Times :: Another take on ACOG/Homebirth statement
Giving Birth With Confidence :: Home Birth is serious business...
Blogher :: Midwives, Home Birth Proven Safe - Contrary To ACOG's False Assertion
Firefly Mama :: Childbirth Connection addresses ACOG's policy
plums in bloom :: coming out slowly
Mom the Baby Nurse :: Politics again, this time around birth
Fearless Birthing :: The High Cost of Health Care
BlogHer :: Loss Of Insurance - Another Price To Pay After A C-Section? (same article as below, with different comments)
Crunchy Domestic Goddess :: Loss of insurance - another price to pay after a c-section?
Parenting Tips 365 :: The Rights of Childbearing Women
Beyond Postpartum :: BORN: An Hour-Long Audio Journey Exploring the Postpartum Experience
Our Bodies Ourselves :: New Award Recognizing Maternity Care Quality
Tender Shoots Wellness :: Information Session for Expecting Parents with Choices in Childbirth
Rosie's Adventures in Birth and Beyond :: New Documentary Leads the Way in Examining the Sensual Nature of Birth
Crunchy Domestic Goddess :: Everyone's eager to meet baby, but are elective inductions safe?
Citizens for Midwifery :: Grassroots Network: Action Needed: NQF proposed measures for perinatal care
Passion for Birth - Childbirth Educator Training :: Public comment time!
Kettering Dar a Luz Network :: Voice your Opinion
Birthing Your Baby :: In the News: Where is Birth Going, and Who is Taking it There??!
guerrilla mama medicine :: [interview with] lisa gould rubin
Citizens for Midwifery :: Grassroots Network: Time Magazine Article
Best Laid Plans of Monkeys & Moms :: Don't Know That I'll Ever Understand
a fresh start :: I'm really excited about my decision to use midwives and the Birth Center
Relief for Mama's Aching Back :: Doulas giving doulas a bad name
BOLD Thoughts :: The Childbirth Secret
Well Preserved :: The Delivery Debate
CianeWiki :: Advice for Women About Choosing a Place of Birth
Citizens for Midwifery :: Childbirth Connection Evidence Columns
Firefly Mama :: Citizens for Midwifery offers facts as talking points
Global Health :: What it could be like for everyone...
Giving Birth With Confidence :: What women want
pushedbirth :: What's a Pushed Birth?
childbirth magic :: Connecting to Childbirth Connection
Rabbitika :: resolutions!
Molly Reads... :: The Wise Mom
Most recent page update: 8/5/2010
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Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association. Our mission is to improve the quality of maternity care through research, education, advocacy and policy. Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families.
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News and Features
New VBAC Guidlines
ACOG has just issued new Guidlines for VBAC. What changed? What continues?
We've Moved!
On July 1, 2010, the Childbirth Connection office moved to 260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016. All other contact information is unchanged.
New Pregnancy Video Library AvailableOur new Video Library features links to a wealth of resources for health professionals as well as for women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant or are new mothers. Visit the Video Library 
"2020 Vision" and "Blueprint for Action" Reports Available
Leaders from across the U.S. health care system have prepared several reports for improving the maternity care system. Learn about Transforming Maternity Care project Read the "2020 Vision" Read the "Blueprint for Action" Read the Consumer Workgroup report Help implement Blueprint recommendations Listen to report release event audio, 1/2010
Help Transform Maternity Care!
 Please join our efforts to make quality maternity care a top national priority. Your support will help make the transformation possible.
View 2010 Supporter Roster
Rising Maternal Mortality
Analysis of maternal mortality data for the state of California, with 14% of the nation's births, strongly suggests that maternal mortality is increasing in tandem with rising rates of cesarean section and obesity.
Read article about maternal mortality in California
Read companion Q&A
Updated Maternity Care Statistics Available
A fact sheet summarizes U.S. maternity care trends and figures from the latest federal reports. A new table updates state-level maternity statistics. These update background information in the 2008 Milbank Report on Evidence-Based Maternity Care.
Get the fact sheet
Get state-level statistics (PDF)
Read Evidence-Based
Maternity Care
US Cochrane Center (USCC)/Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare (CUE)
Visit the USCC/CUE website for the latest pregnancy and childbirth systematic reviews.
Evidence-Based Maternity Care Report Released
A major new report takes stock of the U.S. maternity care system and finds great opportunities for improvement. Childbirth Connection collaborated with the Reforming States Group and the Milbank Memorial Fund to develop the report.
Learn more, get the report 
Read companion USA Today article
Read the USA Today article
Read the Consumer Reports story
Take the Consumer Reports quiz
Read Our Bodies Our Blog entry
New Mothers Speak Out National Report Released
The latest report in Childbirth Connection's Listening to Mothers series is now available. Get an eye-opening look at the reality of life as a mother of young children in the United States, based on national surveys conducted by Harris Interactive.
Learn more, get the report
Read the Wall Street Journal story and listen to the podcast
Download Quick Facts (PDF)
"I had a wonderful pregnancy and I had a very healthy baby due to the great care that I received and the great care that I took of myself then and now."
-Listening to Mothers® survey participant
Every woman has the right to choose a midwife or a physician as her maternity care provider. Both caregivers skilled in normal childbearing and caregivers skilled in complications are needed to ensure quality care for all.
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