Mission Statement

www.BirthActionCoalition.org

The Birth Action Coalition believes the birth journey is an essential expression of human dignity that requires informed and empowered partnerships between women, families and health-care providers. Through projects that educate and advocate, The Birth Action Coalition will work to create supportive birth environments in our communities.
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Showing posts with label oxnard. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

More Great Photos of our March 19th Protest against the Midwifery Ban.

BAC Advisory Board Member, Karni Seymour-Brown LM,
with BAC Members and expectant moms, Lily Blueskyes & Amanda Tarpening
speaking out at St. John's on Friday, March 19th.


All photos taken & provided by Tasha Cleaveland
of Beyond Images Photography


BAC President, Kimberly Rivers keepin an eye on the kids.


The whole group, and our fabulous new banner. Can you Hear us Now!


BAC Members and new moms, from the left Jen Plew (BAC BOD Member),
Tricia Ainsworth & Summer Sivas (BAC Secretary).

Another happy family served by a midwife at Pleasant Valley.
We want our midwives back.

copyright 2010

Friday, February 12, 2010

BAC's New Blog: Protest at St.John's a great Success.





Over 50 supporters showed up to speak out for birthing options today, February 12th, 2010 in Oxnard. Members & Supporters of the Birth Action Coalition gathered to let St. John's Hospital know that we will not stand for the ban of midwives at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo.
We are planning to keep the pressure on, and will be protesting again, Saturday, February 20 from 11am-1pm at the corner of Rose & Gonzalez in Oxnard.
Find us on Facebook! Here are some photos from the event and check out the Ventura County Star Article and the great photos they took: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/feb/12/supporters-will-rally-in-oxnard-today-to-protest/