Birth Networks are built to meet the unique needs of the communities they serve. While every birth network is different, there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" when it comes to good ideas that promote normal birth. Sharing stories of successes and challenges can help individual Birth Networks benefit from the ideas of others.

This page provides links to the stories of Birth Networks in the words of their own members. It is our hope that Birth Network members can learn from one another and find ideas to try in their own communities.

Stories about Starting and Organizing a Birth Network

• Find out how the Albuquerque Birth Network went from a passionate idea to a fully-functioning Birth Network in under a year.
• Discover what one new member sees as the benefits of joining a local Birth Network.
• Read a press release announcing the fourth anniversary and celebrating the many accomplishments of Birth Care Network of Louisville, KY.

Stories about Resources and Activities of Birth Networks

• Learn about a Mother-Friendly Resource Guide created by birthNETWORK of South Oakland, MI.
• Find out how the Albuquerque Birth Network started a successful birth and parenting book club.
• Read about "Birth in the Bluegrass," the annual childbirth conference sponsored by Birth Care Network of Louisville, KY.
• Discover how a small protest led to big changes at a hospital in Harrisburg, PA.
• Find out how a members of Birth Network of Florida reached out to local obstetric providers for World Breastfeeding Week.
• Learn how members of the Adirondack Council of Birthing Women support nursing in public and local businesses at the same time.

Do you have a Birth Network story about an idea, program, or special success or challenge that you would like to share with other Birth Networks on this web site? Email your stories to editor@lamaze.org.