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Do you know all of your childbirth options so that you can make the decisions that are right for you and your family?
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Have you signed up for a childbirth education class, read any pregnancy and birthing books, watched documentaries yet? Get a sense of what birth options are available to you.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by all the birth information? Start with these 5 steps to guide you through the process of making your decisions.
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Have you decided on your birth team? Use our provider network to find the best possible match for you.
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Where will you feel best supported and safest birthing? Start here to explore to your personal philosophy and vision for your birth.
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Have you researched different labor coping strategies and pain management techniques? Use our provider directory to explore a birth doula, learn about epidurals and learn what feels right for you.
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What are the ways you want to bond and care for your baby immediately after birth? Learn more from our professionals.
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Do you want to make sure you have support for breastfeeding? Read our stories and find providers that can help with any of your questions or challenges.
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Have you remembered to plan good care techniques for yourself? Learn more on how new moms find ways to connect with other new moms and birth professionals to get the support they need in the early weeks.
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We have people in our network who can help you with your birth needs. Use the search below to find them!
CiC is pleased to announce the arrival of
Doula Care in NYC: Advancing the Goals of the Affordable Care Act.
CiC is recognized as a local and national leader in the maternity care field,
known pioneering policy work, behavioral change efforts, and deep connections
with consumers and the birth field. CiC advocates to local leaders, policy makers,
and healthcare providers to ensure accessible, culturally competent and
evidence-based maternity care services.
Successfully petitioned the city to reopen maternity services at North Central Bronx Hospital – services, including the full midwifery program, opened on October 23rd. (2014)
Working to expand access to doula care among NYC’s most underserved and at risk communities. (2014)
Engaging with city hospitals to encourage taking steps to reduce the primary c-section rate. (2014)
Home birth has been on the rise over the past decade nationwide; it's a particularly pertinent topic in New York City, where recent research has shown a 71% increase. An audience at last week's Healthy Birth Choices Workshop, "Is Home Birth Right For You", wanted to know: What are the risks of home birth? Who is a good candidate? How much time is required for a hospital...
Read moreEach year Choices in Childbirth publishes a free educational publication packed with essential contacts, resources and information to help women make informed decisions about where, how and with whom to birth.
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