What is BirthNet?
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is a Network of Independent Perinatal Professionals (Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum) supportive of "family
friendly" birth and parenting. Active and apprentice members
of BirthNet are based mostly in Northern New Jersey and Lower New York
State and serve the surrounding areas. |
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BirthNet:
believes that birth is a deeply personal and empowering family-based event;
believes that there is no RIGHT way to birth or parent your children. Each woman must find her own way and making informed decisions starts with information and BirthNet is committed to providing women with a network of professionals to answer those questions;
not only provides educational services to the community, but also provides professional inservices, trainings and workshops (for private groups, local hospitals & educational institutions); and,
promotes the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative, developed by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. To find out more information about mother-friendly care, go to www.motherfriendly.org or to get a copy of their educational information call: 1-888-282-CIMS. You can also view their essential 10 questions to ask which will help you make important decisions about your maternity care.
Mission
Statement
In an effort to enhance the experience of
mothers, babies, and families during pregnancy, childbirth
and the postpartum period, we seek...
to
educate the community, parents and healthcare professionals
about the benefits of mother-friendly care;
to
educate the community, parents and healthcare professionals
about the benefits of doula-assisted birth and postpartum
doula care, as well as the value of chiropractic care, childbirth education
and emotional and physical preparation for birth and parenting;
to
provide the community with information on options in pregnancy
and childbirth, outreach programs and a referral list;
to
provide ongoing training to our members through workshops
and in-service educational opportunities for the improvement
of skills and personal development; and
to provide doulas and childbirth educators-in-training with
mentoring possibilities.
