Thank you! CIMS extends a heartfelt thanks to our Individual and Organizational Members.
As a non-profit organization, CIMS relies on the support of the individuals and organizations that make up our membership.
Special thanks to Lamaze International, American College of Nurse-Midwives, DONA International, InJoy Birth & Parenting Education for their generous and ongoing support CIMS. The CIMS membership includes more than 40 of the nation's leading childbirth advocacy, professional and grassroots organizations and 400 individuals who share our belief that all women and babies deserve Mother-Friendly Care. We thank you all for your dedication and support.
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Is Your Perinatal Nursing Practice Mother-Friendly? CIMS' treasured perinatal practice self-assessment tool is now available online! Are you up-to-date with the latest research? Does the information and care you provide birthing women empower them to make informed decisions about their care and the care of their babies? The CIMS' online perinatal practice self-assessment tool evaluates your incorporation of the Principles and Ten Steps of the MFCI in your day-to-day care of birthing women. Is your perinatal nursing practice Mother-Friendly? |
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Honor Birth!Because pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are milestone events in the continuum of life, we invite you to join CIMS in our campaign to Honor Birth by recognizing that special person who inspires your passion for Mother-Friendly Care. |
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The Risks of Cesarean Section: A CIMS Fact Sheet Cesarean section is the most common major surgical procedure performed in the United States. The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is concerned about the dramatic increase and ongoing overuse of cesarean section. The surgical procedure poses short- and long-term health risks to mothers and infants, and a scarred uterus poses risks to all future pregnancies and deliveries. For these reasons, CIMS recommends that cesarean surgery be reserved for situations when potential benefits clearly outweigh potential harms. This new resource includes an important companion document, “A Checklist for Expectant Mothers to Read During Pregnancy.” Download this important new material today! (PDF) |
The Birth Survey
The Birth Survey is an on-going online consumer survey that asks women to provide feedback about their birth experiences. Women’s responses about specific providers and facilities will be available online to other women in their communities to help them decide where and with whom to birth. As they become available, the official facility-level intervention rates gathered from the state departments of health will be paired with the women’s survey responses to help families make their birthing decisions.
