Permission granted to freely reproduce in whole or in part with complete attribution. Our mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. Women and babies have the inherent wisdom necessary for birth. Babies are aware, sensitive human beings at the time of birth, and should be acknowledged and treated as such. Breastfeeding provides the optimum nourishment for newborns and infants.
Birth can safely take place in hospitals, birth centers, and homes.
The midwifery model of care, which supports and protects the normal birth process, is the most appropriate for the majority of women during pregnancy and birth. A mother and baby are distinct yet interdependent during pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Their interconnected-ness is vital and must be respected. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are milestone events in the continuum of life. These experiences profoundly affect women, babies, fathers, and families, and have important and long-lasting effects on society.