Welcome to ChildbirthConnection.org, your source for trustworthy up-to-date evidence-based information and resources on planning for pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Founded in 1918, Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving maternity care quality and value. We promote safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care for women and families. Learn more About Us and our Programs.

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Cesarean Trends: Graphs and Links


graph of cesarean and vbac ratesGraph of cesarean section and VBAC trends, with latest national figures.

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Free Download of "Cesarean Birth in a Culture of Fear"


Mothering articleThis Mothering magazine article examines technological birth and the rising c-section rate in the United States. Reviews many facts and figures and underlying beliefs and practices. Features results from Childbirth Connection's national Listening to Mothers II survey. Excellent charts and illustrations of typical hospital birthing experience and surgical procedures.

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Winner of DONA International's 2007 Research Award


DONA International AwardChildbirth Connection received DONA's 2007 Research award for the Listening to Mothers II survey.

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Winner of a Fit Pregnancy Conscious Pregnancy and Parenting Award


Fit Pregnancy Preggies AwardChildbirth Connection was recognized as a "Group We Love" for working for better births!

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Popular Resources from Childbirth Connection


Journey to Parenthood, our pregnancy book
Listening to Mothers II
The Rights of Childbearing Women
The Cesarean Booklet, What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know About Cesarean Section
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Childbirth Connection is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1918 as Maternity Center Association. Our mission is to improve the quality of maternity care through research, education, advocacy and policy. Childbirth Connection promotes safe, effective and satisfying evidence-based maternity care and is a voice for the needs and interests of childbearing families.