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.
Established The Childbearing Center in New York City to demonstrate the safety and quality of midwifery care in birth centers.
Established the National Association of Childbearing Centers, a professional association for out-of-hospital birth centers.
Opened the Childbearing Center of Morris Heights – the first birth center to serve low income families in an urban neighborhood.
Developed and published "The Rights of Childbearing Women."
Jointly sponsored national multidisciplinary symposium, "The Nature and Management of Labor Pain," with New York Academy of Medicine.
Carried out, with Harris Interactive, and reported "Listening to Mothers: The First National U.S. Survey of Women’s Childbearing Experiences."
Co-authored influential Cochrane Review, "Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth."
Launched "Cesarean Alert Initiative" to raise awareness about concerns with rising cesarean section rate.
Changed name from Maternity Center Association to Childbirth Connection to better reflect contemporary focus.
Carried out second national survey of women’s childbearing experiences, and conducted postpartum follow-up survey.
The landmark Milbank Report made the case for improving the quality and value of maternity care and sparked momentum for a new vision and blueprint.
Published 2020 Vision for a High-Quality, High-Value Maternity Care System and Blueprint for Action
With the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation, we're extending the proven benefits of shared decision making to childbearing women and newborns.
Worked jointly with the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on the Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act of 2011.
Sharing Childbirth Connection's vision for a high-quality, high-value maternity care system
Released major scientific report and revised edition of "What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About C-section"
Commissioned major report on the costs of maternal and newborn care.
A new framework and evidence-based analysis addressing liability concerns.
A third landmark survey of women's childbearing experiences, with new emphasis on shared decision making and trends over time.
Childbirth Connection has joined forces with and become a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families. Together, these two women's health powerhouses will continue transforming maternity care in the United States.
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