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What are MBnets?

MBnets are an unlimited number of sites throughout the world which, by their own initiative, are using the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative (IMBCI) to promote the 10 Steps to Optimal MotherBaby Maternity Services in their own contextual surroundings. These sites have contacted the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization (IMBCO) to inform us of their work, completed our online questionnaire, and confirmed their support of the IMBCI. As such, they are recognized by IMBCO as being part of the of sites engaged in the promotion of the IMBCI.  As a result, they have access to IMBCO resources and will have the opportunity to share their victories and/or challenges through the IMBCO website.  Look to see where the worldwide MBnets are located here.

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What are the benefits of starting an MBnet?

1.  Access to resources that support the IMBCI.
   
2.  Receive an IMBCO website link.
   
3.  Consolidate and expand partnerships.
   
4.  Share and exchange expertise, skills and resources.
   
5.  Increase your community’s capacity to influence health care.
   
6.  Strengthen community action.

Four steps to becoming an MBnet.

1. Support the IMBCI by completing the form here.
   
2.  Contact us at [email protected] .
   
3.  Complete the application MBnet Application.
   
4.  Formally announce the formation of your MBnet.

See where our MBnets are and what they are doing here.

How can you promote optimal MotherBaby Maternity services?

Ask yourself three questions:

1. Do you want to increase understanding of normal birth and breastfeeding, and improve the quality of care in all countries?
   
2. Do you want to meet the challenge for the 21st century to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes by providing optimal MotherBaby care?
   
3. Do you want to see a decrease in the overuse of unnecessary    medical interventions?
   

If you answered “yes” to these questions, then consider creating a MotherBaby Network (MBnet).  MotherBaby Networks are a result of increased interest throughout the world in supporting the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative (IMBCI) and promoting the 10 Steps to Optimal MotherBaby Maternity Services.  MBnets consist of individuals such as midwives and physicians; or a collaboration of individuals, community grassroots advocates and organizations, and careproviders; or a facility such as a birth center, clinic or hospital where women give birth.