BirthNetwork of Northwest Arkansas believes birth is normal, natural, and healthy. We promote mother-friendly care through:
Advocacy: by leading a grassroots movement of individuals who insist on and support mother-friendly care, based on the principles developed by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) and the Six Care Practices that Support Normal Birth outlined by Lamaze International;
Information: by providing facts about and contact for mother-friendly maternity care;
Support: by ensuring that families have a network of experienced, encouraging people to help them make informed choices and embrace birth.
Contact Us
Mailing Address: BirthNetwork of Northwest Arkansas, P.O. Box 1222, Bentonville, AR 72712Chapter Leaders:Elizabeth Day, Public Relations Coordinator
479-685-5232
LeTara Davis, Birth Junkies Coordinator
Genet Jones, Web Curator and Pickles & Ice Cream Coordinator
Looking for information and support?
If you're even thinking of getting pregnant, you'll want to sample the buffet of ideas at our monthly Pickles & Ice Cream Circle. Check our calendar for the details of our upcoming dates and locations.
March 11: Janessa Craig (Licensed Midwife, Master Massage Therapist, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist) will tell us all about the details and benefits of placenta encapsulation.
Looking for mothers who have been there?
You know you want to talk about it--birth, that is! Join experienced mamas and even some of our professional members at a Birth Junkies playdate. See our calendar for details.
It's your birth. Know your options.
Looking for a local birth professional?
Check out our Local Online Resource Guide.
BirthNetwork of Northwest Arkansas
A Chapter of BirthNetwork National
