About

Founded in 1918 as the Maternity Center Association, Childbirth Connection is now a core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families.

For nearly 100 years, we have helped develop and advance many forms of care that are now critical components of the nation’s maternity care system.

More recently, we launched a long-term program to promote evidence-based maternity care through policy and quality initiatives.

We will continue working to improve and transform the nation’s maternity care system so that childbearing women and babies consistently receive high-quality, woman- and family-centered care.