The Akron (OH) BirthNetwork chapter hosts free informational meetings the third Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.. Meetings are held at The Village at St. Edwards, 3125 Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH, 44333 (behind Summit Mall).

For further information, contact Chapter Leader Jess Brown (akronbirthnetwork@hotmail.com).

As a chapter of BirthNetwork National, we are a consumer led nonprofit organization dedicated to educating women and families of their birth options through support, outreach and activism. 

Our Goals

~ Empower women to take back their birth process.

~ Educate all women without exclusion. 

~ Reach out with open and non-judgmental communication. 

~ Promote healthier and gentler birth processes. 

~ Create change in modern maternity care practices that are both mother and baby friendly.

Committee Members:

Shelly Gracon-Nagy: Co-leader

Audrey John Melzer: Co-leader

Katy Maistros and Amy Smotzer Klomfas: Consumer Advocacy and Outreach

Jessica Surdam:  Education and Programming

birthnetcleveland@yahoo.com