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What You Need to Know about Normal, Healthy Childbirth
“Normal
Healthy Childbirth for Women & Families: What You Need to Know”
clearly explains and advocates the benefits of normal, physiologic birth
for the average health care consumer. This helpful tool was created
from a 2012 consensus statement developed by ACNM, the Midwives Alliance
of North America, and the National Association of Certified
Professional Midwives.
Released in early 2014, this latest
version includes the endorsement of several key organizations: Lamaze,
Centering Healthcare, DONA, Citizens for Midwifery, International Center
for Traditional Childbearing, Childbirth Connection, and International
Lactation Consultant Association. The handout has the support of the
March of Dimes. The document is free for download, printing, and
distribution. Professionally printed copies in packs of 50 are available
for purchase through ShopACNM.comLink to ShopACNM Site. Download “Normal Healthy Childbirth for Women & Families: What You Need to Know”Normal Birth and You PDF download Download “Normal Healthy Childbirth for Women & Families: What You Need to Know” SPANISH VERSIONNormal Birth and You Spanish Version PDF download
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