Welcome to the
Birth Network of
Santa Cruz County
We believe birth is a deeply personal and empowering family-based event. As a consumer, you have the right to know what options are available and make the choices that are right for your family.
Our mission is to support parents and care providers by providing information, education, and advocacy for Mother-Friendly childbirth. You're in the right place to begin exploring options and choices in birth.
Education
You will find: evidence-based information about options for pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and upcoming educational and community events, for parents and professionals.
Advocacy
Learn about important childbirth related topics locally, nationally, and globally. Discover how you can help create change around birth, breastfeeding and maternity care issues. Get involved and let us know how we can help. Become a professional member or offer your support as a donor.
The more you know…
Many parents are surprised to learn that much of the routine pregnancy and birthing care received in the United States is based more on convention than research. Hospitals, obstetricians, insurance companies, even your mother and your best friend, all have ideas about how you should give birth.
Take some time to explore your options: place of birth, who will provide your care, pain relief in labor, and common procedures including epidurals, episiotomy and other interventions. Having a baby involves many decisions, you’re in the right place to become empowered.
