Choices in Childbirth
Welcome to Choices in Childbirth: Visit us in the New Year to check our new and improved website and look.
Our Mission
Choices in Childbirth is a non-profit organization that strives to improve maternity care by helping women make informed decisions about where, how and with whom to birth. Through education, outreach and advocacy, we provide information to the public about women’s rights and options in birth.
Upcoming Events
8th Annual Miles for Midwives Race
Join CIC and ACNM for NYC's largest celebration of midwifery! 5k run/walk with fun and prizes for the whole family.
Saturday, October 2nd.
Register now to secure your spot in the race. Become a sponsor!
Healthy Birth Choices Workshops
Learn more about your rights and options in childbirth at one of our FREE workshops.
Coming up in July: Preparation for Childbirth.
Full schedule.
Sign up for our email list for updates on current events and activities!
NEW: Latest C Section Rates Available
NYC Cesarean Section Rates 2000-2008
Action Alert!
NY Midwives need your help NOW
NY midwives are asking all maternity care consumers to support the Midwifery Modernization Act to ensure that midwives are able to serve women in their community. Find out how you can help.
Other Action Alerts: Please sign our petition to help reopen Bellevue Birth Center.
In the News
NEW: NYC home birth crisis makes national and international headlines (Guardian, NY Times). Click here for more media updates.
Find a Mother-Friendly provider in your area.Disclaimer: The Guide to a Healthy Birth Online Provider Network (the "Provider Network") is a compilation of providers who have submitted their information for inclusion in this database, they have indicated they provide services related to pregnancy, and have indicated they endorse the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative. Choices in Childbirth ("CIC") does not recommend nor endorse the competence or expertise of anyone listed and shall not be responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damages or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any provider in this Provider Network. |
Are you a Mother-Friendly provider? Help us populate the network of providers in your area! List your services in our Provider Network.Do you know a Mother-Friendly provider who you'd like to see listed in the Provider Network? Tell your provider or colleagues about this network. |
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Guide to a Healthy Birth Online Provider Network — our new resource to help connect you with Mother-Friendly providers in your area! Find out more inside.
Guide to a Healthy Birth
The Guide to a Healthy Birth is a free resource for new and expectant parents that provides information about women's rights and options in childbearing, articles by esteemed birth professionals, support for finding Mother-Friendly care, and so much more.
This guide is FREE to the public. Follow this link to order copies. Or download one of the current editions using the links to the right.
National Guide to a Healthy Birth New York City Guide to a Healthy Birth Philadelphia Guide to a Healthy Birth