Get Involved

Many minds, hearts and hands are needed to achieve the goal of making Mother-Friendly care a reality. The maternity care system is in great need of evidence-based, cost-effective care, and it will take all of us to make it happen. Here are a few of the many ways you can become involved in the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS).

Join CIMS

CIMS is an inclusive coalition and shares its resources without restriction. Formal membership was created as a way to build on our collective strength and to establish a more structured way for individuals and organizations to support our mission. CIMS offers Individual and Organizational Memberships. Please consider adding your name or your organization’s name to our list of distinguished members.

 

Join the e-CIMS Community

Sign up for e-CIMS to receive our electronic newsletter and occasional updates on the latest news pertaining to Mother-Friendly care.

Endorse the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI)

The Ten Steps of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI) bring together virtually all models of evidence-based care required to provide compassionate maternity care. Proudly display your name and commitment to Mother-Friendly Care our web site by endorsing the MFCI.


Volunteer for  CIMS

It is only through the power of volunteers that CIMS is able to advance the cause of Making Mother-Friendly Care A Reality. And we have so much more yet to accomplish! Please consider contributing your time and talents to one of our committees or participating in on-going projects. Visit our Committees page to learn more about the many exciting volunteer opportunities available to you complete our Volunteer Form [PDF].

Join the CIMS Yahoo Discussion Groups

Moderated discussion groups provide an ongoing dialogue among CIMS supporters. The MFCI News group shares communications about CIMS individual and organizational activities and provides a forum to discuss of hot topics related to maternity care. The MFCI Research group shares the latest research on maternity care and assists members in finding resources.

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Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. P.O. Box 33590. Raleigh, NC 27607-3590. Telephone and fax: 866-424-3635   

CIMS is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).