The milestones in this timeline reflect Childbirth Connection's continuous commitment to improving the quality and value of maternity care for women and babies.;xNLx;;xNLx;Pictured left: Director of Programs Carol Sakala, Associate Director of Programs Amy Romano and Executive Director Maureen Corry.
MCA founded to improve the health of underserved mothers and babies through maternity care and education.
MCA opens the first US school for nurse-midwives in New York City.
Launched national Mother’s Day public education campaign about importance of maternity care.
The first documentary film on childbirth was well-received by the public and professionals but was banned by censor boards across the country.
MCA’s exhibit on childbearing held at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City.
Published Growing Uterus anatomical charts and companion consumer education guide, still in use throughout the world
Supported Yale University evaluation of physiologic childbirth, showing favorable process, outcome and satisfaction results in over 1,000 women.
Supported establishment of American College of Nurse-Midwifery, known today as American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Produced From "Generation to Generation," the first major film on family life and sex education, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Published and nationally distributed comic book for expectant parents, Mrs. King Has a Baby, in English and Spanish.
