Birthworkers Meeting Details
Members & Visitors are welcome at all meetings - we love to see new faces! Birthworkers meetings are held every month, on the third Monday from 7:00-9:00pm.
Organizational meetings have a social time for the first half hour, followed by a meeting to discuss management of the group. Organizational meetings are held at the Northwood High Building, located at 2231 North High Street. This is two blocks north of Lane Avenue in the university area. We meet in the community room on the first floor. Free parking is available in the back of the building..
Social/Support meetings offer opportunities for networking, sharing birth-related information, as well as answering questions and offering support for new birthworkers. Social/Support meetings are held at members' homes and local outdoor locations. Please contact the Facilitator, Julie Hartman, for information on locations. We look forward to seeing you there!
*NOTE: Meetings for 2010 do not all necessarily fall on the third Monday of the month.
Please check at the top of the page for exact meeting dates.
Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative Mission:
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and wellbeing of mothers, babies, and families. Our mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs.
Want to Join Birthworkers?
- Come to a meeting!
- Send payment in the mail:
- Make checks payable to BWCO
- Annual dues need to be paid by the first meeting of the year (1/25/10). You are welcome to join BWCO at any time during the year, but membership rates will not be prorated.
- Feel free to contact our Facilitator, Julie Hartman, for more information.
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MEETINGS & MEMBERSHIP
Birth Professionals
Membership in Birthworkers of Central Ohio (BWCO) is open to all birth professionals and members of the community who are willing to agree to the BWCO Mission and abide by the principles of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (CIMS).
2010 Schedule
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS
- January 25, 7-9pm
- March 15, 7-9pm
- May 17, 7-9pm
- July 19, 7-9pm
- September 20, 7-9pm
SOCIAL/SUPPORT MEETINGS
- February 22, 7-9pm
- April 19, 7-9pm
- June 21, 7-9pm
- August 16, 7-9pm
- October 18, 7-9pm
Members & Non-Members are welcome at all meetings. Please see below for meeting details.
Membership Benefits
- Networking: You will have opportunities to network with birth professionals in your community at BWCO meetings and at mother-friendly events BWCO sponsors.
- Referrals: Your name and contact information will appear on the referral page of our website.
- Bi-Monthly Meetings: Members are encouraged to attend our bi-monthly meetings.
- Advertising: Your business cards will be displayed at all BWCO events.
- Voting: You will have the right to vote at BWCO board meetings.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: $20
This one year membership includes the benefits listed above for an individual.
GROUP MEMBERSHIP: $50
This one year membership includes the benefits listed above for a group or non-profit organization.
