American Association of Birth Centers, Inc. Email Format
Public HealthPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) is a multidisciplinary membership organization that serves as a leading authority and resource on birth centers in the United States. It supports the promotion and operation of birth centers as environments that emphasize safety, sensitivity, and cost effectiveness with minimal intervention for healthy women and their families. The association works to advance the field through activities such as promoting state regulations, advocating for insurance reimbursement, developing quality improvement programs, and establishing national standards and accreditation through the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers. It also conducts research, develops industry indicators, and provides forums for discussion among professionals, parents, and policymakers.