Rites For Women

09/13/2021

Birth centers provide a safer, lower cost option for prenatal care https://www.bassett.org/news/bassett-birthing-center-leader-safe-vaginal-births-after-cesarean-section-vbac
https://chicagohealthonline.com/midwife-led-birth-center/

Vaginal birth may be an option for your second child--discuss the possibilities with your doctor. Bassett Medical Center's Birthing Center was recently recognized by Regional Perinatal Center in Albany for its high success rates and safety surrounding patients who choo

09/13/2021

Have you experienced racial bias in the care you have received?

The Children’s Trust has awarded FIU’s Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (CWGS) a five-year, $1.37 million grant to combat racial bias in maternal health.

09/10/2021

Would you receive care at a mobile clinic?

A unique partnership between Axia, the Athens Family Residency Program and East Texas Community Clinic Athens to provide prenatal care to rural communities. Expecting mothers can now visit the clinic

09/10/2021

Black midwives are in demand:

The growing awareness of disparities in pregnancy-related deaths for Black women combined with changing visitation policies in hospitals during the pandemic has fueled a demand for Black midwives. …

09/09/2021

Is there a birth center in your area? If not, there soon will be.

Provides more options for expecting mothers

09/09/2021

Have you considered a birth center for prenatal care? https://www.mother.ly/hospital-vs-birth-center
https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2021/05/17/nevada-looks-to-birth-centers-midwives-as-alternative-to-hospitals/

The experts at Birth Day Presence give us the lowdown on choosing the best place for your birth plan.

09/08/2021

Have you considered using a midwife? Why or why not?

This press release was orginally distributed by ReleaseWire Salt Lake City, UT — (ReleaseWire) — 08/23/2021 — Midwives are independent women’s OBGyn and primary health care providers for women of all ages, from pr***en to beyond menopause. During pregnancy, midwives provide prenatal care, bi...

09/08/2021

Anyone using home-based virtual care services for prenatal care? Thoughts, reviews, and reactions?

Virtual visits and postpartum monitoring from home can help healthcare providers improve the experience for expecting and new parents.

09/01/2021

Join our FREE Facebook group of mothers helping mothers on the birthing journey: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247265247216727/

Get helpful advice, education, support, and mentorship throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

09/01/2021

Get a chance to win $150 by sharing your perspectives and experiences regarding prenatal and birthing services via a short survey

We are seeking women of reproductive age to participate in a survey of prenatal care options across the US. Rites is conducting an in depth study to learn about experiences and understand attitudes related to prenatal healthcare across the US. We hope to use our findings from this study to help shap...