Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative: The CIMS document that defines the ten steps of Mother-Friendly care. A must-read for all childbirth professionals, advocates and families. The initiative outlines ten steps for mother-friendly care.
10 Questions To Ask: Ten questions written by CIMS for prospective mothers to ask of their chosen birth center, hospital, or home birth service. These ten issues will help you determine whether the people assisting you in your birth support the philosophy of Mother-Friendly care.
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a collaborative effort of numerous individuals and more than 50 organizations representing over 90,000 members. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs.
Citizens for Midwifery Citizens for Midwifery is a national consumer-based group that promotes the Midwives Midwives Model of Care. CFM works to provide information and resources that promote the local midwife, as well as midwives and midwifery care across the country. The CFM website offers a state-by-state guide to midwifery in the United States, as well as advocacy and resource information.